CDRS Vision
The Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS) cultivates creative, innovative, and digital research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences through collaboration, exchange, and experimentation. Learn more about our mission here.
The Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS, pronounced 'cedars') is a core research facility located at MN3230 at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. CDRS is comprised of a physical space in MN (rooms 3230, 3231, 3233, and 3235) and an online space at utm.utoronto.ca/cdrs.
The mandate of the physical and online spaces started as a way to support Humanities and Social Science research, primarily focusing on the research work of the six departments with departmental space in MN: Historical Studies (HS), Language Studies (LS), Philosophy (PHIL), English and Drama (E&D), Sociology (SOC), and Political Science (POL). This focus comes out of design decisions made during the planning and building of MN and operates alongside the core research facilities overseen by the Office of the Vice Principal of Research. Over 2023/24, our mandate has expanded to support Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) research at UTM and now includes three other partner UTM departments: ICCIT, Anthropology, and Visual Studies. Therefore, these departments are prioritized in terms of scheduling and use of the space and in the CDRS Annual Call for Funding. Please read our Space-Use Policy for more information.
Since its inception in 2019, CDRS has hosted writing support groups and workshops, research spotlights, and showcased exhibitions in collaboration with our community partners. Our collaborations involve working alongside the UTM and tri-campus research offices and engaging with digital scholarship and creative research methods. Access our annual report to learn more!
Beyond UTM, CDRS actively cultivates connections with the Centre for Research Innovation and Support (CRIS), UTSC’s OVPRI, and HUM/SS focused ISI-funded projects (e.g., CDHI, BRN, and DSI).
CDRS is led by the Senior Research Associate, Digital and Collaborative Scholarship, who leads the research space alongside the faculty Steering Committee and wonderful student assistants! Meet the CDRS team!
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Contact Information
The Collaborative Digital Research Space
University of Toronto Mississauga
Maanjiwe nendamowinan (MN), Room 3230
3359 Mississauga Rd,
Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6
Directions to our space can be found here.