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Community Partners

We believe that people with drive and curiosity can change the world — and collaboration can make great things happen.

Looking to partner on a research project or community event? Want to hire a student or create a volunteer opportunity?

Through collaboration with community organizations, businesses, Indigenous partners, civic groups and others, we can find new perspectives on complex problems.

Here’s how we can work together.


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Collaboration and Research Opportunities

Connect with °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· in the Downtown Eastside

Explore programs for residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), learn about or partner on community-based research or work with students on DTES projects.

Innovation °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜·

Develop research partnerships, explore knowledge exchange opportunities, access research discoveries and make entrepreneurial connections.

Centre for Community Engaged Learning

Collaborate with students on challenges impacting your organization and the communities you serve.

Hire °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Students

Learn about °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Co-op programs, or post a job or internship position for °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· students and alumni.


Indigenous Portal

Find information on °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Vancouver’s Indigenous engagement commitment and resources for the campus community and beyond.

Indigenous Research Support Initiative

Find resources and support for Indigenous community-based research.

Partnership Funding

Find funding for community-university partnerships, collaborations and relationship-building activities.


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Find Out More

°ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Vancouver Community Engagement

Discover partnership opportunities, funding, and resources that support community-university collaboration.

°ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Okanagan Community Engagement

Connect with °ÄéTĦ¿¨ŠÊ˜· Okanagan: find an event, partner in research, hire a student or book space on campus.