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Research with Impact

Learn more about what’s happening in the field of research impact. Journal Club Research Impact Canada produces a journal club series to make evidence on knowledge mobilization (KMb) more accessible to knowledge brokers and to create online discussion about research on knowledge mobilization. The articles are open access! Case Studies The following collection of case […]

Learning

The resources below are intended to help strengthen your understanding of knowledge mobilization (KMb) concepts and help you develop related skills. Looking for more resources? Search our resource repository. Getting Started The following guides are an introductory resource to key concepts in knowledge mobilization. They are intended to familiarize you with the what, why, and […]

How Can Universities Contribute to Inclusive Innovation? / Comment les universités contribuent-elles à l’innovation solidaire?

ResearchImpact-RéseauImpactRecherche (RIR) worked with the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation and 16 other universities and stakeholders to draft a letter to Ministers Bains, Chagger and Duncan outlining how universities can contribute to Canada’s innovation strategy which is increasingly being described as “inclusive innovation”. Le RéseauImpactRecherche-ResearchImpact (RIR), en collaboration avec la Fondation de la famille J.W. McConnell […]

Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization

As of January 2017, the University of Guelph’s Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization will be offered entirely online. Through three eight-week courses, the program helps participants develop new skills and use various techniques to help turn knowledge into action. Turning Knowledge into Action Promotional Early Bird Fee offered until November 25, 2016. Register today at www.knowledgemobilization.ca […]

Knowledge Mobilization Summer School – August 15-17, Carleton University, Ottawa

This post first appeared on the Institute for Knowledge Mobilization website and is reposted here with permission. For full details about the KMb Summer School, click here. Knowledge Mobilization Summer School – 2nd Annual, Carleton University, Ottawa August 15 @ 8:00 am – August 17 @ 5:00 pm EDT | $452 Please save the dates […]

Post Cards from Congress – Day 3 – Hump Day at Congress

The days of the week become less relevant when you’re participating in an 8-day conference which includes the weekend. Including set up day, last Friday, yesterday was the mid-point of what has been a productive and enjoyable Congress. For RIR, our objectives for exhibiting are to speak about KMb with conference delegates and also to […]

York University’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit Celebrates 10 Years of Service

This week’s post, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University, first appeared in YFile on February 7, 2016 and is reposted here with permission. York University’s Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Unit, a national leader with an international reputation for connecting research and researchers to maximize the impact of their findings on […]

Knowledge Mobilization Summer Institute, August 17-19, 2015

What is the KMb Summer Institute? Three days of learning and skill development in the field of knowledge mobilization. Hands-on workshops and networking with professionals will provide a unique opportunity for early career KMb individuals to develop a solid foundation of understanding of the key principles of KMb, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. Who should […]

The Advantages of Live Tweeting a Research Talk

This week’s guest post comes from Dr. Allison McDonald, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. This post first appeared on her DoctorAl blog on April 14, 2015 and is reposted here with permission. Last week the undergraduate and graduate students in our department delivered 15-20 minute research talks at our […]

Uncovering the Benefits of Participatory Research: Implications of a Realist Review for Health Research and Practice

Jagosh, J., Macaulay, A. C., Pluye, P., Salsberg, J., Bush, P. L.,Henderson, J., Sirett, E., Wong, G., Cargo, M., Herbert, C. P.,Seifer, S. D., Green, L. W., Greenhalgh, T. (2012). Uncovering the benefits of participatory research: Implications of a realist review for health research and practice. Milbank Quarterly, 90(2), 311–346. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3460206/ Abstract Context: Participatory research (PR) is […]