How can we co-create research that communities both shape and share?

Speaker(s):

Raquel Caires Januario, Valerie Chung, Elaine Brown, Sylvana Walcott, Sedulous Collective CIC

Abstract:

This session explores how researchers and communities can move beyond tokenistic participation to genuine co-production. Ensuring communities are equal partners not only in shaping research but also in sharing its outcomes. Building on discussions from Rendezvous One, we focus on two recurring challenges: recruiting marginalised communities with trust and respect, and disseminating knowledge in ways that go beyond academic papers. Through collaborative activities, co-creators will reflect on the barriers they have faced, share creative recruitment and dissemination strategies, and consider how research outcomes can remain community-owned to create a lasting impact.