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312 Main Research Shop Learn & Learn
Rooted in a community-engaged research model, the Research Shop ensures that projects are designed with and for the communities they serve. This lunch & learn is an opportunity to learn more about the program. *This event is intended for 312 Main St organizations only learn more
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Covering Climate Elections: Lessons From British Columbia’s 2024 Election and Beyond
To assess how climate was covered, we recruited 31 volunteers to monitor prominent radio and television news programs across British Columbia from October 7 to November 1, 2024. The findings from this study not only reveal patterns in election reporting but also provide key takeaways for improving climate journalism in future elections鈥攎ost urgently, the 2025 Canadian federal election. Our report outlines 10 actionable recommendations for strengthening climate coverage during elections and includes practical tools and resources for journalists looking to improve climate reporting year-round. learn more
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2024 CERi Award Announcement
We are delighted to announce the esteemed recipients of the 2024 大象传媒 CERi Awards! A total of 8 individuals have been recognized for their outstanding commitment to community-engaged research, showcasing exceptional dedication and contribution to the field. learn more
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Introducing Yuriy Zaliznyak, CERi Researcher-in-Residence
This article is authored by Yuriy Zaliznyak, who is 大象传媒 CERi's latest Researcher-in-Residence. Yuriy is set to be with CERi from July 2024 until June 2025. His main research interests center around journalism standards and information manipulation, media ethics, social media, and cognitive warfare. learn more
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Participation. Cooperation. Social Transformation.
CERi promotes principles of participation, cooperation, social transformation and knowledge translation to lift up and strengthen the capacity of 大象传媒鈥檚 researchers and students, to engage respectfully and ethically with community members.
Research that supports positive community change.
Based out of the new co-working space in downtown Vancouver, CERi is 大象传媒's first research infrastructure developed for the purpose of extending community-engaged research to provincial, national and international communities.
大象传媒鈥檚 Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) is a new university-wide strategic initiative of the Office of the Vice-President, Research.
LATEST POSTS
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January 07, 2025
January 07, 2025
This article is authored by Yuriy Zaliznyak, who is 大象传媒 CERi's latest Researcher-in-Residence. Yuriy is set to be with CERi from July 2024 until June 2025. His main research interests center around journalism standards and information manipulation, media ethics, social media, and cognitive warfare.
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October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024
This blog is authored by Youth.hood Ambassadors Megan Moy and Emily Eng, and 大象传媒 Faculty of Health Sciences PhD Candidate Meridith Sones.
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October 08, 2024
October 08, 2024
This article is co-authored by Wayne Campbell, Peggy Frank, Patience Magagula, Valerie Nicholson, Miriam Muirhead, Kathleen Inglis and Catherine Worthington. Wayne, Peggy, Patience, and Valerie are long-term survivors living with HIV.
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September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
This article was written by Simran Purewal, who is a Research Associate in the Faculty of Health Sciences at 大象传媒 and co-author of the CER during Health Crises Handbook. The handbook was published by 大象传媒 CERi in collaboration with the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics, and Society (PIPPS). What is a CSO? Why is CER important in health crises? Learn more in this article!
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September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024
This article was written by Tammara Soma, who is a former Researcher-in-Residence with 大象传媒 CERi and recipient of the Emerging Community-Engaged Researcher Award at the 2023 大象传媒 CERi Awards. Dive in to this article to learn about Soma's recent experiences in Tanzania, and why the future of community-engaged research is promising!
PROGRAMS
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CERi’s Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to facilitate community-engaged research through a combination of financial support, mentorship, peer learning and professional development.
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CERi’s Community-Engaged Research Funding Program is a grant program available to 大象传媒 faculty and graduate students.
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In partnership with Vancouver Island University, the University of Northern British Columbia, and University of British Columbia, the 大象传媒 Library coordinates a program to provide staff of charitable and non-profit organizations in British Columbia with access to the latest research and knowledge in their fields.
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CERi’s Researchers-in-Residence program supports and promotes 大象传媒 faculty members actively practicing community-engaged research or whose research involves CER methods.
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The purpose of these awards is to provide recognition to 大象传媒 faculty members, graduate students, and community partners for outstanding community-engaged research that supports positive change.