Overview Durham College (DC) has developed a distinct cluster of ongoing projects focused on social innovation. Through funded collaborations with community partners, faculty members have demonstrated expertise in this area, along with the ability to transform strong community partnerships into viable applied research projects. As DC’s fifth applied research centre, the Social Impact Hub explores and facilitates further collaborations while creating a venue for knowledge mobilization for these initiatives and projects within the walls of DC, the local community, and beyond. In addition to providing access to capacity building tools and resources, mentorship opportunities for employees, students and community collaborators are available through the Social Impact Hub. The Social Impact Hub, Durham College is a member of Community-Based Research Canada, a national non-profit that connects individuals and organizations within and beyond Canada in advancing community-based research excellence and in contributing to more equitable, just, and sustainable communities. What's new Join us for this insightful session on November 26 to discover how the Raising Resilient Families research project uses co-production to reimagine supports for parents with cognitive challenges. Register Now Raising Resilient Families Final Report The Raising Resilient Families project team is proud to share the findings and outcomes from the four-year community-engaged research project with the launch of a final report. Thank you to the community members, service providers, collaborators, and partners who provided their time and expertise to make the project possible. Vital support was also provided by the College and Community Social Innovation Fund through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Student testimonials AYOMIDE KUYECLAYTON DEMAINESOHAN MAHARJANSIMRAN DEBMeagan SecordAttila KovacsStephanie WilsonTaaha IJAZErin WilliamsonJill KendallKristen MacfarlaneDeanna BrownAdriel ThomasNicole Fisher Social Impact Hub in the news Colleges and Institutes Canada recognizes DC for excellence in Applied Research and Innovation Durham College (DC) has been honoured by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) with their coveted Award of Excellence. During today’s 2026 CICan Connections Conference in... Learn More about Colleges and Institutes Canada recognizes DC for excellence in Applied Research and Innovation New Durham College research supports children’s emotional development in the early years Research project empowers parents with cognitive challenges Durham College research links nutrition education to enhanced wellness and nutrition literacy Reflecting on the Success of Surviving Addiction: In Conversation View more News Follow @dc_socialimpact FOLLOW DC:TwitterFacebookYoutubeInstagramDC Social Hub
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