This week's guest post was first published on the UKKMbF website and it reposted here with permission. The UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum is a space for collaborative learning and reflection amongst those engaged in the art and science of sharing knowledge and ensuring that it can be used. We are now
Read MoreResearch Impact Canada Leaps onto International Stage, Welcomes Three New Members / Réseau Impact Recherche saute sur la scène internationale et accueille trois nouveaux members
This week's guest post first appeared in the September 2017 edition of the CARA Connection newsletter and is reposted here with permission. Ce récit a été publié la première fois dans le bulletin Connexion de l'ACAAR, septembre 2017. Il est repris ici avec permission. On August 11, 2017, Dr. Robert Haché, Vice-President
Read MoreFinding common approaches in a diverse practice domain: A Q-study of knowledge mobilization practitioners and researchers
This information was originally published on the KTECOP website and is reposted here with permission. On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Monica Batac and Dr. Charles Davis conducted a talk about their recent research study about knowledge mobilization work to the Toronto chapter of KTECOP. Download the presentation slides: Finding common approaches in a
Read MoreReimagining the Concept of a Commonwealth University
This week's blog post first appeared on The Association of Commonwealth Universities' blog and is reposted here with permission. As I have been thinking about a blog for our Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), I got a bit stuck on the concept of commonwealth itself. If you look at definitions for
Read MoreMobilizing Knowledge: Memorial Recognized for Inter-Institutional Collaboration
This week's post first appeared in the MUN Gazette on July 13, 2017 and is reposted here with permission. By Zaren Healey White Memorial University has been recognized by a national body of research administrators. Memorial is part of a network of of 12 Canadian universities awarded with the Directors’ Award for Inter-Institutional
Read MoreSave the Date: 8th Living Knowledge Conference 2018 in Budapest, Hungary, 30 May – 1 June
The 2018 edition of the LK Conference will be hosted by the Corvinus Business School, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, from 30 May to 1 June. The chosen theme is “Enriching Science and Community Engagement” The LK8 Conference is aimed at academics, practitioners, activists, social innovators, research funders, science educators and communicators,
Read MoreCertificate in Knowledge Mobilization, Course 2: Sept.18 to Nov.12
Registration for Course 2 of the Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization is now open! “Engage: Building capacity to understand and use relevant evidence”, will be offered online from September 18 to November 12, 2017. Register by July 28, 2017 and take advantage of early bird savings! The course The creation of productive contexts for
Read MoreHow to Tell a Story (of Your Research) to Anyone – You Are Batman
This week's guest post first appeared the Kids Brain Health Network KT Core-ner blog. It is reposted here with permission. By Anneliese Poetz, KT Manager, Kids Brain Health Network Almost two years ago I took a creative writing course. I didn’t expect at that time that it would be so relevant to
Read MoreArts-Based Approaches to KT in Health Policy Development Webinar with Susan Cox – July 7, 2017
For full details on this webinar and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kt-connects-webinar-susan-cox-tickets-34518886920 KT Connects: Knowledge Translation Webinar Series The Michael Smith Foundation of Health Research and Arthritis Research Canada have partnered to co-develop and host a series of monthly expert-led, beginner-level KT training webinars with the goal of developing a sustainable resource
Read MoreUK KMb Forum 2018 – Save the Date!
This week's guest post was first published on the UKKMbF website on February 28, 2017 and it reposted here with permission We are delighted to announce that the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum will be returning on 7th-8th March, 2018 in Bristol. The UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum is an annual event for
Read MoreMcMaster University Takes Home 2017 SSHRC Award of Excellence for Communications
This week's guest post first appeared on www.newwire.ca and is reposted here with permission. Research Snaps project presents social sciences and humanities research by asking simple questions and engaging readers in the results KELOWNA, BC, May 31, 2017 /CNW/ - What is this research about? What did the researchers find? How can
Read MorePost Cards From Congress – Day 7
The final day of Congress comes with mixed feelings; excitement from so many fruitful conversations and some fatigue from working 7-8 consecutive days. It's an annual rite of passage and one the RIC network enjoys and values. Special thanks to hosts, Ryerson University. Their space at Maple Leaf
Read MorePost Cards From Congress – Day 6
Our First Ten Years at Congress Congress at Ryerson is winding down and ends tomorrow. For Research Impact Canada / Reseau Impact Recherche Canada this is our 10th year exhibiting and talking Knowledge Mobilization to researchers across Canada and other countries. Over the years we've experienced a growing understanding of what
Read MorePost Cards From Congress – Day 5
Why exhibit about Knowledge Mobilization? Every year at Congress we're set amongst numerous book publishers at the book fair. For 7 or 8 days we sit and engage researchers about Knowledge Mobilization and Research Impact Canada. But why do we do this? Knowledge Mobilization has become increasingly important for researchers in Canada.
Read MorePost Cards From Congress – Day 4
What is knowledge mobilization? I’ll be honest, it is not a question we get at our exhibitor booth too often anymore. Clearly, KMb has become more mainstream in the research culture. However, on occasion, we will get someone who drops by and says, “I’ve never heard of knowledge mobilization, what is
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