Belonging and Co-creation in Research: TRU Research Hub Online Learning Modules

“I’m interested in research but I’m not sure if I belong in the academic community.” Learners across disciplines and stages regularly express this doubt. Beginning with an undergraduate research journey-mapping initiative in 2019, we identified gaps between how students described their research experiences and how faculty perceived them. Students’ lived experiences provided a critical corrective lens. In response, we co-created open-access research modules. Launched in June 2023, the TRU Research Hub Online Learning Modules Project provide a virtual landmark that fosters belonging and supports research-informed learning at TRU. During the presentation, we will share the process of co-creation and modules.