Research Matters

Research at Cape Breton University is grounded in real-world impact. Our researchers tackle complex challenges and contribute valuable insights to global scholarship. From advancing knowledge to informing practice, CBU research is collaborative, relevant, and responsive—creating tangible benefits for students, partners, and the communities we serve.

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR HEALTHY AGING

INTERNAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

RESEARCH ETHICS

RESEARCH CHAIRS

STUDENT RESEARCH

Our Commitment to DORA

On 12 August 2026, Cape Breton University became a signatory of the  Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), a global initiative that seeks to improve how research, researchers, and scholarly contributions are evaluated. DORA promotes assessment practices that recognize the quality, rigor, openness, and impact of research rather than relying primarily on journal-based metrics.

CBU’s decision to sign DORA reflects our commitment to fostering a research culture that values diverse forms of knowledge creation, mobilization, and impact. As a university with deep connections to its communities and a growing research enterprise, we recognize that traditional metrics provide an incomplete picture of research contributions and that meaningful research contributions extend beyond scholarly publications to include broader societal, cultural, and community impacts. In endorsing DORA, CBU commits to supporting responsible and equitable approaches to research assessment across the university.

By becoming a DORA signatory, CBU joins a global community of research institutions dedicated to advancing fair, transparent, and meaningful approaches to evaluating research and researchers. We believe these efforts will strengthen the research environment at CBU and better recognize the diverse ways our researchers contribute to knowledge, innovation, and positive change.

For any enquiries relating to DORA or responsible research assessment initiatives, please contact The Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

Research In Action

Research in Action links you to CBU’s latest Research Snapshots and Spotlights, and provides key information on our Current and Past Research Chairs and CBU’s Media Experts.