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What's this all about?
We bring people together across the student-community divide to explore the possibility of co-designing research through:
- Community engaged master's dissertations
- Research volunteering
- Our Pro Bono Research Consultancy Service
Select the appropriate option below and learn more!
Join us at an upcoming Community Research Initiative event
Volunteering
CRIS Cohort Kick Off: Jumpstart Your Dissertation Journey
15/04/2026 | 18:00 - 19:30
If you’ve signed up to write your dissertation with the Community Research Initiative, then this event is a must! It’s our kick off event, where you’ll get the chance to connect with fellow students who have all decided to use community-research methods to write their dissertation. Please note this workshop is for CRIS dissertation students only.
Volunteering
Pro Bono Research Service Induction
20/04/2026 | 9:00 - 11:00
This is our first induction event for students accepted onto the Pro Bono Research Service for 2026.Find out all that you need to know about being a Research Consultant and take part in some fun team building activities to help you get to know your cohort!Please note this workshop is for members of the CRIS Pro Bono Research Service.
Volunteering
ONLINE Pro Bono Research Service Induction
29/04/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00
This is our online induction event for students accepted onto the Pro Bono Research Service for 2026.Find out all that you need to know about being a Research Consultant and take part in some fun team building activities to help you get to know your cohort!Please note this workshop is for members of the CRIS Pro Bono Research Service.