Mobilize your research
One of the goals of BU CARES is to help mobilize your research so that the topics you are passionate about impact and benefit the broader public. We can help with research supports, funding applications, and public engagement, setting the stage for you to collaborate and co-create knowledge together with community members.
If you have an idea for a community-based research project, or a student who would like to get involved in research, please get in touch. We can help create a collaborative relationship where faculty, students, and community members will all benefit.
If you have research you would like to share, please consider working with us to create a podcast episode, webinar, speaker event, video, workshop, or other form of knowledge mobilization.
If you are a member of the Faculty of Education at Brandon University, you are automatically a member of BU CARES. If you are a faculty member from elsewhere but would like to stay connected to BU CARES, please consider becoming a member. Membership is free, and faculty members are eligible to access research space, equipment, and support, and can receive letters of support or introduction for grants or other purposes. You’ll also receive a bi-monthly update about current projects and opportunities at the research centre.
Become a Member
Investigator Members are individuals who lead or co-lead research. They have a university faculty appointment and closely align with research related to rural and Indigenous education.
ELIGIBILITY
Lead or co-lead research
Hold university faculty appointment
Align with rural/Indigenous education
RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participate in rural/Indigenous education
Obtain and maintain funding as appropriate to the individual’s research program
Supervise, train, and mentor students
Participate in BU CARES activities (seminars, events, etc.)
Acknowledge BU CARES affiliation where appropriate in grants, publications, presentations, media, etc.
BENEFITS
Eligible to access NVIVO and Survey Monkey software as available
Eligible to access research equipment (cameras, recording equipment, projector, transcription pedal, etc.) as available
May be eligible to receive letters of support or introduction as needed, in consultation with the director
Welcome to participate in BU CARES activities (seminars, etc.)
Students involved in Affiliate Investigators’ projects may participate in BU CARES activities and may use the student research space in the BU CARES offices
Become an Investigator Emeritus
An investigator emeritus is a former investigator who wishes to maintain a connection to BU CARES after retirement.
Indigenous Education Resources
The Indigenous Curriculum Collection is a collection of materials intended to help teachers Indigenize their lessons and teaching.
Equipment
BU CARES research equipment can be booked for members, depending on availability. The list of available research equipment through BU CARES is fairly extensive, including voice recording equipment, GoPro cameras, a portable projector and screen, a transcription pedal, and others. Software such as Survey Monkey can be requested at a discounted fee.
To review currently available BU CARES research equipment and to request use, please contact us.