Community-based research brings together the knowledge and research needs of the community with the research expertise of Trent University faculty and students. Research questions come from a wide range of community groups and organizations including local municipalities, social service agencies, conservation authorities, and community interest groups. Centre staff work alongside faculty to support students in their work and help guide projects toward successful outcomes for both the local community and students.
For more than 25 years, the Trent Community Research Centre has facilitated meaningful, and purposeful community-based research projects in Peterborough City and County, City of Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region, and Northumberland County.
The Trent Community Research Centre and the U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research (Haliburton County) facilitate research projects for students and faculty with local government, non-profit organizations, charities, and conservation agencies across Central and Eastern Ontario.
U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research (U-Links)
Recognizing the need for local knowledge and delivery organizations that are responsive to the varying needs of different communities in the region, U-Links has worked as the bridge between Trent University and the rural communities of Haliburton County, since 1999, connecting local organizations that have research questions with students who are interested in community-based research.
U-Links plays a key role within Haliburton County in relation to community development, assisting organizations in defining research needs, supporting organizations in developing collaborative relationships and in accessing funding. The U-Links Management Committee is representative of a wide range of sectors in Haliburton County and brings knowledge of the community and expertise in many fields in the guidance and support of U-Links.
