Pictured: RIST Operations Manager Helen Read (R) with Olds College, Interim President Debbie Thompson (L).

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Is located in Olds, central Alberta, Canada. The College has a 3,600-acre farm with broadacre cropping, equine, cattle, and sheep programs.

In 2023 an MOU between Olds College and RIST was signed outlining the intent to form a relationship providing learning opportunities and experiences for our students’ through study exchanges and work experience in Canada and Australia.

Earlier in the month, RIST Operations Manager Helen Read enjoyed an inspiring visit to Olds College during a working holiday in Canada.

Thank you to Interim President Debbie Thompson and her incredible team for the warm welcome. It was a privilege to tour the Campus, Smart Farm & Research Centre and spend time with the Institutional Research and Program Development team.

RIST is looking forward to continue to foster and develop a mutually rewarding partnership with Olds College in to the future.

To learn more about Olds College, Head to www.oldscollege.ca

Images from Helen’s tour of Olds College included touring Campus facilities, Atrium, Smart Farm & Research Centre.