Community questions? Community answers. The Trent Community Research Centre is an independent, charitable organization. seniors), a community of interest (e.g.
Our mission is to be a catalyst for community action through research. Community-based research brings together the knowledge of the community with the research expertise of the university. The research questions come from the community* and, using credible research methods, community members, researchers, faculty and students work collaboratively to find the answers.
*The ‘community’ that define
08/21/2026
Did you know? 💡
Doing a CBR project can help you build valuable skills and experiences that strengthen your resume and support your career goals.
👉 Begin your CBR journey today! Visit [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected] or the link in our bio to learn how to apply.
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08/20/2026
🌎🤝 We're excited to be part of the Connecting to Place through Disaster Response (CPDR) partnership, a national initiative bringing together community organizations, researchers, students, and people with lived experience to strengthen climate disaster preparedness and response across Canada.
The project explores how community-campus partnerships can help build more equitable and inclusive approaches to disaster planning and resilience. 💬🌱
Thank you to the University of Regina for highlighting this important work in their recent feature.
🔗 Read the full story through the link in our bio.
✨ Available Project Highlight ✨
Apply now for Project " #6602: Strengthening Home Child Care in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton" with Kawartha Lakes.
👉 Submit a Student Application Form linked in our bio to apply, or visit our website at trentu.ca/tcrc to learn more!
08/19/2026
Happy World Humanitarian Day! 👐
Today, we're highlighting some community-based research (CBR) projects and meaningful work that students have completed in previous years.
🔗 Interested in getting involved? Check out the link in our bio to explore Available CBR Projects and submit a Student Application Form to get started today!
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected] or visit our website at trentu.ca/tcrc to learn more.
🎥 Student Testimonial: Stephen He 🎥
What does CBR make possible beyond the classroom? Hear Stephen's CBR experience with Canadian Family Health Counselling and how it impacted his learning and growth in and out of the classroom.
👉 Interested in CBR? Email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.trentu.ca/tcrc to learn how to get started today!
Consider this your sign to do a community-based research project 🤭
Apply now before September 24th, 2026, the final date to add or change Fall semester courses, to get started today!
🔗 Check out the link in our bio to learn more about how to apply!
📩 Have questions? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.
08/17/2026
Looking to gain hands-on research experience this school year? 🧬🔬
Community-based research (CBR) lets you apply classroom knowledge to solve real community challenges. Discover available CBR projects related to the Trent School of Environment and connect your interests with real-world impact.
📝 Apply now by submitting a Student Application Form found on the TCRC website
🔍 Looking for more? Browse the full list of Available Projects at trentu.ca/tcrc
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]
08/14/2026
Wondering if you're eligible for community-based research? 🤔
✅ Students in their upper year with at least 10 completed credits and a minimum of 75% average are eligible for community-based research with the TCRC.
👉 Learn how you can apply today! Visit our website at trentu.ca/tcrc for more details.
🔗 Have questions about your eligibility? Connect with one of our Project Coordinators with the link in our bio!
✨ Available Project Highlight ✨
Apply now for Project " #6628: History of the Land’Escapes Property – First Peoples Presence through its Extensive Logging History" with Land'Escapes.
👉 Submit a Student Application Form linked in our bio to apply, or visit our website at trentu.ca/tcrc to learn more!
08/12/2026
🤝 Meet the student researcher: Abby Grodzinski 🤝
Abby is a business student matched with CBR project ' #6492: Why Aren’t Younger Audiences Showing Up? Understanding Barriers to Live Performance Attendance in Peterborough' with Showplace Performance Centre.
💡 This project aims to better understand the barriers that prevent Peterborough residents aged 18 to 50 from attending live performances at Showplace and to ensure this audience is being engaged effectively.
👉 Email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.trentu.ca/tcrc to learn how you can get started today!
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