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Jan. 11, 2023

³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers are deeply engaged in their communities. As part of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s strategy to foster enriching partnerships, the university is strengthening its partnership with , a national champion and facilitator of community-based research.

CBR Canada employees have moved their operations to ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Waterloo campus. The university is providing the organization with office space, information and communication technology and support, and in-kind assistance from ³Ô¹ÏÍø staff and students. 

“We are delighted to welcome CBR Canada to ³Ô¹ÏÍø and support their efforts to advance community-based research across Canada,” says Jonathan Newman, vice-president: research at ³Ô¹ÏÍø. “This is a shared commitment, and our new proximity will allow for more meaningful collaboration.”

³Ô¹ÏÍø is a dedicated member of CBR Canada, and its researchers have strong connections to the organization. ³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members Ann Marie Beals, Ardavan Eizadirad and Ciann Wilson have presented to CBR Canada’s national network in recent years. In 2021, Assistant Professor Maryam Khan was recognized with the Emerging Community-Based Researcher Award.

“As CBR Canada continues to evolve and grow, we are humbled and honoured to partner with ³Ô¹ÏÍø,” says Stephen Dooley, CBR Canada co-chair. “We know the partnership will create reciprocal benefits for both organizations and, most importantly, enhance support for community-university collaborations that are at the heart of community engaged scholarship.”