Trent Community Research Centre

Student-led groups are making a bigger impact than you might think. 🏡
This project looks at how levy groups support both campus life and the wider Peterborough community.
Want to make an impact? Connect with TCRC and get involved.

What if improving equine health could be as simple as a non-invasive, real-time test? 🐎
This project explores how innovation can make monitoring more accessible for horse owners.
Want to work on projects like this? Get involved with TCRC.

Earth Day 2026 🌎
What does change look like? It looks like communities coming together to address illegal dumping, protect shared spaces, and take stewardship into their own hands. We are proud to highlight research that’s grounded in real-world impact.

Happy Earth Day 🌍

At the Trent Community Research Centre, we’re proud to support initiatives that protect our environment and strengthen our connection to the land. Through research, collaboration, and community engagement, we’re working toward a more sustainable future—together.

Today is a reminder that small actions lead to meaningful change. Let’s continue to learn, act, and care for the world around us.

Every story matters. 📚
This project uses storytelling and archival research to highlight the experiences of children and youth in our community — preserving voices that deserve to be heard.
Interested in meaningful, community-driven work? Apply to a TCRC project.

Why aren’t younger audiences showing up to live theatre? 🎭
This research dives into barriers, habits, and how audiences discover events — helping shape the future of local arts engagement.

Be part of projects like this with TCRC.

Last day of classes 💚
Good luck on your exams everyone — you’ve got this!
As the semester wraps up, we’re so proud of the impact created through TCRC projects this year. If you’re interested in getting involved, explore available projects and connect with us to apply your skills beyond the classroom.

A big congratulations to our CBR students recognized today at Trent University’s Medical Professional Stream Pinning Ceremony 🎉

We are proud to see your passion for community-based research and healthcare come together in such a meaningful way.

The 2026 Celebration of Community-Based Research brought together students, faculty, and community partners for an inspiring evening of collaboration, innovation, and impact at Market Hall.

This marked a significant milestone with 180 students showcasing 70 student-led research projects in collaboration with 41 local government, non-profit, charity, conservation, and community interest groups.

The evening featured a dynamic poster showcase, engaging student presentations on topics ranging from volunteerism and paramedicine to turtle habitats and mental health, and an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions from students, faculty, and community leaders.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped make this event such a success. We are proud to celebrate the incredible work being done across Trent University and beyond.

🔍 Matched Project Highlight
In partnership with the City of Kawartha Lakes, this project explores how short-term rentals impact local communities. While STRs can support tourism and local businesses, the research also examines concerns around housing availability and neighbourhood dynamics.

Led by student researcher Caleb Khan and supervised by Karen Pinto, the project investigates whether the benefits of short-term rentals outweigh their drawbacks, helping inform policies that balance economic opportunity with community well-being.