The Rural Futures research team comprises researchers from across the University of Guelph dedicated to the furthering of rural-based knowledge in Ontario and around the world. This team resembles the multi-disciplinary approach the University takes to understanding the experiences of rural life and continues to strive for create greater connections between rural partners.
Faculty Researchers
Wayne Caldwell
Professor – Rural Planning and Development
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email – wcaldwel@uoguelph.ca
Katie Clow
Assistant Professor – Population Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
Email – kclow@uoguelph.ca
Ryan Gibson
Project Lead; Associate Professor – Rural Planning and Development
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email – gibsonr@uoguelph.ca
Belinda Leach
Professor Emerita – Sociology and Anthropology
College of Social & Applied Human Sciences
Email – bleach@uoguelph.ca
Sara Mann
Position – Associate Professor
School – Management
Email – smann@uoguelph.ca
Research Assistants
Blake Glassford
MSc Candidate – Rural Planning and Development, Specialization in International Development
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email – bglassfo@uoguelph.ca
Damilola Oyewale
MSc Candidate – Rural Planning and Development
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email – doyewale@uoguelph.ca
Primary Contacts
Blake Glassford
MSc Candidate
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email: bglassfo@uoguelph.ca
Ryan Gibson
Project Lead
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Email: gibsonr@uoguelph.ca