RDI News
- Brandon University will host renowned ag thinker Robert Saik at free public lecture
- August 31st, 2023
- Road from Brazilian Indigenous village to seat of power runs through Brandon University
- May 16th, 2023
- Journal of Rural and Community Development receives national funding
- July 18th, 2022
- RDI studying ways to help farmers remove excessive water
- August 4th, 2020
- BU recognizes longtime employees
- December 13th, 2019
Most Recent Publications
Winter 101: Preparing for the Weather and Embracing the Season
By Cynthia Kelly
October 2023
Outdoor Recreation and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Iain Cowie
June 2023
Building skills for the future through experiential rural partnerships: Results from the RPLC project’s capacity building evaluation
By Dr. Wayne Kelly and Dr. Gary McNeely
June 2023
Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) is a capacity building tool for organizations and communities
By Dr. Wayne Kelly and Dr. Gary McNeely
June 2023
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Speakers and Events
- On September 20th, the Department of Rural Development collaborated with RDI and the Office of the Dean to host the 2023-2024 Student Reception for those enrolled in the Rural Development Programs. Read more…
- September 25th marked the first of many public speakers supported through the Rural Development Institute. An international visiting faculty member, Dr. Junichiro Koji, shared his insights on the community-based work he is involved in with students and faculty at the Brandon University Gathering Space.
- The BU Homecoming Events this September allowed students and Alumni to come together through a variety of events and activities. RDI was proud to not only host our own Open House for students and faculty, but also support a Public Talk by Robert Saik.
- In June, 2023, RDI was a Silver Sponsor in the 3rd Annual Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This event focused on the importance of sustainable food development, as well as the current work of researcher across Canada and beyond. Read more…