The Power of Storytelling in Collaborative Research

Explore how storytelling—through comics, podcasts, and apps—can be a powerful tool for engaging audiences, securing research funding, and delivering impactful messages.Our guests include Dr. Elizabeth “Biz” Nijdam, an expert in graphic storytelling from UBC’s Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies; Gabriele Dumpys Woolever, Research Manager for Programs and Initiatives at the Centre for Migration Studies; and Dr. Patricia Janssen, a professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health.This episode is part of our “Challenges in Partnered Research” Q&A series. This series highlights individuals transforming policies, practices, and communities through collaborative research. Each installment features 1-3 researchers from diverse disciplines discussing some of the most common challenges faced in partnered research and their innovative solutions. Learn more: https://communityengagement.ubc.ca/news/the-power-of-storytelling-in-collaborative-research/