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Abstract
Collaborative research can bring communities to the heart of social research and provide
a lens on the everyday experiences of ordinary people living extraordinary lives,
capturing the funds of knowledge held in communities that exist outside the corridors
of education institutions.
If delivered in an ethical way, co-production can empower communities and elevate
voices that traditionally have been on the margins. Through collaboration, we can
bridge the knowledge gap that exists between communities and universities and raise
community aspirations.