Laurier Hub for Community Solutions

Welcome to the Laurier Hub for Community Solutions (LHCS), where innovation and collaboration thrive! LHCS is your gateway to a vibrant ecosystem of support, encompassing the diverse realms of academic, creative, and investigative endeavours led by our dedicated faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.

Located on Laurier’s Brantford campus, the LHCS is an intake point, a front door, for groups seeking expertise to address community-based challenges and opportunities. The LHCS assists community partners in finding the appropriate collaborators for their projects, playing matchmaker between the university’s faculty, researchers, students and research centres, and the broader community.

Our unwavering commitment is to nurture the connections between Wilfrid Laurier University and the communities that embrace us. This commitment takes shape through activities such as forging partnerships, fostering development, and providing training and educational opportunities, all thoughtfully tailored to the needs and aspirations of our valued partners.

Please join us on this inspiring journey of collaboration and innovation!

Find out what we can do for you!

Innovation Hub: LHCS is a hub of innovation, bringing together the brightest minds from academia, creative fields, and investigative pursuits. Partnering with us means gaining access to cutting-edge ideas and innovative solutions that can drive your projects forward.

Training and Skill Development: LHCS offers training and educational opportunities tailored to your specific needs. Our programs and resources empower individuals and organizations to enhance their skills, knowledge, and capacities.

Impactful Outcomes: Partnering with LHCS means that your efforts will lead to meaningful, tangible outcomes that benefit the community and the larger society. Your contributions have the potential to make a lasting difference.

Inspiring Journey: Joining LHCS is not just a partnership; it's an inspiring journey. Together, we work towards realizing the potential of our communities and bringing innovative solutions to life.

Tailored Support and Guidance: LHCS is dedicated to supporting partners in achieving their unique goals. We offer personalized guidance, resources, and mentorship to ensure that your initiatives thrive and make a lasting impact.

Dedicated Team: Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the success of our partners. We are here to listen, support, and work alongside you to make your vision a reality.

Laurier Community Resources

Student Learning and Employment Opportunities

• Career Development Centre
• Co-op
• Community and Workplace Partnerships

Laurier Initiatives and Expertise

• LaunchPad Brantford
• Information for Community Members
• Laurier Strategy

Community Research at Laurier

• Centre for Research on Security Practices (CRSP)
• Centre for Leading Research in Education (CLRiE)
• Laurier Centre for Music in the Community
• Laurier Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action (CCRLA)
  • Housing First project
• Social Innovation Research Group (SIRG)
  • OK2BME project

Find a full list of Laurier research centres.