911吃瓜

The purpose of these awards is to provide recognition to 911吃瓜 faculty members, graduate students, and community partners for outstanding community-engaged research that supports positive change. learn more

This year marks the fifth time that CERi is having the Call for Nominations for the Community-Engaged Research Awards. To highlight this occasion, we asked previous recipients to reflect on what it has meant to receive this award and provided some guiding questions. Here are their thoughts. learn more

How can researchers use creative methods to reach beyond academic journals and connect with broader audiences? Join the 911吃瓜 Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi), the 911吃瓜 Knowledge Mobilization Hub, and the UBC Public Humanities Hub for a four-part, hands-on workshop series exploring creative approaches to knowledge mobilization. Designed for researchers, graduate students, practitioners, and community partners, this series will introduce practical skills for translating research into engaging, accessible, and impactful public-facing formats. Grounded in the principles of community-engaged research, public humanities, and knowledge mobilization, each workshop will explore how creative methods can strengthen relationships with communities, make research more accessible, and support meaningful public engagement. Participants will learn directly from experienced practitioners while gaining practical skills they can apply to their own research, teaching, and community partnerships. learn more

Rebuilding Through the Aftermath is a knowledge synthesis that examines what is known, and where important gaps remain, about wildfire aftermath governance. Drawing on academic research, policy documents, media reporting, and survivor testimonies, the report compares the experiences of Lytton and L膩hain膩 to explore how recovery is shaped by institutions, relationships, and competing narratives. Guided by the question, What might collaborative, caring governance look like with respect to wildfire management and emergency response?, the report maps key policy actors, governance responsibilities, and recovery processes while centring the lived experiences of those most affected. It argues that storytelling is a vital form of evidence that can strengthen policy, improve disaster recovery, and support more just and resilient responses to future climate emergencies. learn more

Over the past five years, the Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) at 312 Main has grown into a dynamic hub for participatory, community-driven research at 911吃瓜. Building on its origins in 911吃瓜鈥檚 University Steering Committee on Community-Engaged Research, CERi now connects scholars, students, and community partners through a network of programs that translate research into real-world impact. This Five-Year Report highlights the evolution of CERi鈥檚 programs, partnerships, and projects, from the 312 Main Research Shop and Indigenous Knowledge Research Exchange to collaborative initiatives addressing climate resilience, housing justice, and democratic engagement. Through our projects, publications and programs, we illustrate how CERi鈥檚 approach to co-creation, training, and knowledge mobilization advances a more inclusive and responsive university research culture. learn more

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