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.
Source: Trent Community Research Centre
The Library signs licenses with publishers and others to grant Trent authorized users access to various resources, including e-books, e-journals, and data sets. In general, these licenses restrict usage of materials to Trent users, including faculty, instructors, staff, and students, for educational and non-commercial purposes.
Those involved in community based research should consult the Library via copyright@trentu.ca to discuss copyright implications of their particular project.