Co-Producing Knowledge: Approaches, Ethics and Reflexive Practices

18 mars 2026

Caroline Rusterholz

Pre Caroline Rusterholz, UNIFR & IHEID

Pre Caroline Rusterholz, UNIFR & IHEID;

Mme Naomi Samake-Bäckert, University of Cambridge & IHEID;

Dre Sara Petrella, UNIFR;

Dr George Severs, IHEID

This one-day workshop offers a reflective and practical space to explore co-production as a research methodology, with a particular focus on building meaningful partnerships between researchers and charitable or community-based organisations. Through sessions, in-depth discussion and practical exercices, the workshop will support graduate students in gender studies or related disciplines to understand what co-production means, how to approach and sustain it, what are its benefits, challenges, and best practices. In an academic context, co-production refers to the collaborative generation of knowledge between researchers and external partners, such as charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community groups or organisations. Unlike traditional research models where academia drives the research agenda and at times 'extracts' the data, co-production is rooted in mutual respect, shared authority, and equitable participation throughout the research process. From framing research questions to collecting data and disseminating findings, co-production centres the voices, experiences, and needs of all stakeholders. This workshop will familiarise participants with the meaning of co-production and the key elements to ensure that collaborations and co-production are not only effective but also respectful and ju

Université de Genève, Uni Dufour, U363

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