Making a Meal out of Research: Emerging Food Research Networks and Models for Collaboration

Adele WessellBen RocheSouthern Cross University

Case StudiesRegional Food Research NetworkSouthern Cross University

Australasian Food Studies Network (facebook)https://www.facebook.com/groups/116837431674508/

Figure 1: Types of Partnership (Adapted from Himmelman, 2001)

Networking Coordination Cooperation Collaboration Integration

Community-based research can be defined as a

…model that is genuinely collaborative and driven by community rather than campus interests; democratises the creation and dissemination of knowledge; and that seeks to achieve positive social change (Strand et al. 2003, p5).

Establishment phases in the formation of a research network

Planning

Partnership

Practice

Development of the Regional Food Research Network

University Information session

Joint planning process

Collaborative platform development

Survey research interests and strengths

Workshop collaborative projects