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Covering Climate Elections: Lessons From British Columbia’s 2024 Election and Beyond

To assess how climate was covered, we recruited 31 volunteers to monitor prominent radio and television news programs across British Columbia from October 7 to November 1, 2024. The findings from this study not only reveal patterns in election reporting but also provide key takeaways for improving climate journalism in future elections—most urgently, the 2025 Canadian federal election. Our report outlines 10 actionable recommendations for strengthening climate coverage during elections and includes practical tools and resources for journalists looking to improve climate reporting year-round. learn more
Climate Coverage During Elections: Report Launch + Training

Join us for the official launch of our report, which presents key findings from a province-wide media monitoring initiative conducted by 31 volunteers. This event will highlight critical gaps in election reporting and offer 10 actionable recommendations for improving climate journalism—insights that are especially urgent as we approach the 2025 Canadian federal election. learn more
Salon Series - A Long Table Dialogue Intersecting Knowledges: Art, Research and Community

The Salon is inspired by the work of artist and convenor Lois Weaver who advocates for a Long Table format that offers a place where all can gather to share their experiences and engage with the experiences of others. The table is set with 12 chairs, the conversation is self-moderated although organized around a theme and questions to launch the dialogue. Participants sit at or around the outside of the table, and any individual present can take a seat and join the emerging discussion. The conversation lasts approximately 1.5 hours. learn more
2024 CERi Award Announcement

We are delighted to announce the esteemed recipients of the 2024 SFU CERi Awards! A total of 8 individuals have been recognized for their outstanding commitment to community-engaged research, showcasing exceptional dedication and contribution to the field. learn more
Introducing Yuriy Zaliznyak, CERi Researcher-in-Residence

This article is authored by Yuriy Zaliznyak, who is SFU CERi's latest Researcher-in-Residence. Yuriy is set to be with CERi from July 2024 until June 2025. His main research interests center around journalism standards and information manipulation, media ethics, social media, and cognitive warfare. learn more
Stay In Touch

Stay connected with Vancouver's vibrant community scene! Get the latest updates on events, programs, blogs, and more, all centered around community-based research and local impact. Unsubscribe anytime and stay in the know effortlessly. learn more
Covering Climate Elections: Lessons From British Columbia’s 2024 Election and Beyond

To assess how climate was covered, we recruited 31 volunteers to monitor prominent radio and television news programs across British Columbia from October 7 to November 1, 2024. The findings from this study not only reveal patterns in election reporting but also provide key takeaways for improving climate journalism in future elections—most urgently, the 2025 Canadian federal election. Our report outlines 10 actionable recommendations for strengthening climate coverage during elections and includes practical tools and resources for journalists looking to improve climate reporting year-round. learn more

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Participation. Cooperation. Social Transformation.

CERi promotes principles of participation, cooperation, social transformation and knowledge translation to lift up and strengthen the capacity of SFU’s researchers and students, to engage respectfully and ethically with community members.

Research that supports positive community change.

Based out of the new 312 Main co-working space in downtown Vancouver, CERi is SFU's first research infrastructure developed for the purpose of extending community-engaged research to provincial, national and international communities.

Simon Fraser University’s Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) is a new university-wide strategic initiative of the Office of the Vice-President, Research.

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LATEST POSTS

January 07, 2025

Introducing Yuriy Zaliznyak, CERi Researcher-in-Residence

January 07, 2025

This article is authored by Yuriy Zaliznyak, who is SFU CERi's latest Researcher-in-Residence. Yuriy is set to be with CERi from July 2024 until June 2025. His main research interests center around journalism standards and information manipulation, media ethics, social media, and cognitive warfare.
October 22, 2024

Community-engaged research with youth: What’s in it for them?

October 22, 2024

This blog is authored by Youth.hood Ambassadors Megan Moy and Emily Eng, and SFU Faculty of Health Sciences PhD Candidate Meridith Sones.
October 08, 2024

The Meaningful Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) in big data research: The Eng/aging project.

October 08, 2024

This article is co-authored by Wayne Campbell, Peggy Frank, Patience Magagula, Valerie Nicholson, Miriam Muirhead, Kathleen Inglis and Catherine Worthington. Wayne, Peggy, Patience, and Valerie are long-term survivors living with HIV.
September 24, 2024

CER During Health Crises

September 24, 2024

This article was written by Simran Purewal, who is a Research Associate in the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU and co-author of the CER during Health Crises Handbook. The handbook was published by SFU CERi in collaboration with the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics, and Society (PIPPS). What is a CSO? Why is CER important in health crises? Learn more in this article!
September 10, 2024

The Future of Community-Engaged Research is Bright

September 10, 2024

This article was written by Tammara Soma, who is a former Researcher-in-Residence with SFU CERi and recipient of the Emerging Community-Engaged Researcher Award at the 2023 SFU CERi Awards. Dive in to this article to learn about Soma's recent experiences in Tanzania, and why the future of community-engaged research is promising!

PROGRAMS

Graduate Fellowship Program

CERi’s Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to facilitate community-engaged research through a combination of financial support, mentorship, peer learning and professional development.
Community-Engaged Research Funding Program

CERi’s Community-Engaged Research Funding Program is a grant program available to SFU faculty and graduate students.
Community Scholars Program

In partnership with Vancouver Island University, the University of Northern British Columbia, and University of British Columbia, the Simon Fraser University Library coordinates a program to provide staff of charitable and non-profit organizations in British Columbia with access to the latest research and knowledge in their fields.
Researchers-in-Residence

CERi’s Researchers-in-Residence program supports and promotes SFU faculty members actively practicing community-engaged research or whose research involves CER methods.
CERi awards

The purpose of these awards is to provide recognition to SFU faculty members, graduate students, and community partners for outstanding community-engaged research that supports positive change.