Dr. Nicolas Brunet

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Brunet is the Latornell Professor in Environmental Stewardship at the University of Guelph. His research program is focused on community-based conservation paired with large-scale, social-ecological mixed-method studies at both national and international levels. His work emphasizes natural resource governance and sustainable community development, with an active interest in tools and practices involving Indigenous community-based monitoring and community science. Brunet's research aims to build community capacity and engage these communities in decision-making processes regarding environmental change. His current projects include understanding fisheries governance issues within Ontario's coastal Indigenous communities, enhancing scientific literacy among Inuit youth in Nunavut, and evaluating scientific communication practices for wildlife research projects in these communities. Brunet actively involves graduate students in his research initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers students to take leadership roles within project teams.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Latornell Professor in Environmental Stewardship, RPD Graduate Coordinator.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).