CERi Publications

5-Year Report

Over the past five years, the Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) at 312 Main has grown into a dynamic hub for participatory, community-driven research at Simon Fraser University. Building on its origins in SFU’s University Steering Committee on Community-Engaged Research, CERi now connects scholars, students, and community partners through a network of programs that translate research into real-world impact. This Five-Year Report highlights the evolution of CERi’s programs, partnerships, and projects, from the 312 Main Research Shop and Indigenous Knowledge Research Exchange to collaborative initiatives addressing climate resilience, housing justice, and democratic engagement. Through our projects, publications and programs, we illustrate how CERi’s approach to co-creation, training, and knowledge mobilization advances a more inclusive and responsive university research culture. learn more

Facilitation for Community Transformation

Introducing our new handbook, a free and accessible resource for those interested in using facilitation to advance community interests. Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned expert, this guide offers valuable insights for community-engaged research and beyond. Perfect for researchers, students, and university leaders, it provides practical advice and strategies for supporting communities through social transformation. learn more

Community-Engaged Research and The Climate Crisis: Key Insights and Best Practices

The report summarizes ideas and best practices related to three themes: Indigenous sovereignty, storytelling and youth-driven research and engagement for climate justice. The recommendations shared in this report will inform the research agendas of CERi and the UBC Centre for Climate Justice, identifying future areas of focus, best practices of research, and new potential partnerships. learn more

Creative Approaches to Community-Engaged Research

The Creative Approaches to Community-Engaged Research edited publication is an invitation to leverage creative methods in CER, whether for the first time or as another step in your current community-engaged research and practice. The publication's editors, Shaghayegh Bahrami, Emily R Blyth, and Jihyun Park, and all lead contributors in the publication are members of the 2023-2024 CERi Graduate Fellowship program. These articles reflect the expansive ways that graduate research at SFU has been influenced by CERi Fellowship Program. Graduate students or emerging community-engaged researchers may particularly benefit from the frameworks, tools, and case studies introduced in this publication. learn more