Connie Tang, Author at Research Impact Canada

Supporting Research Impact in Grant Applications

Posted on March 19, 2019 (March 19, 2019)

On February 12, 2019, Dr. David Phipps presented this webinar related to his research and practice on research impact planning. […]

Successful Practices in Knowledge Brokering

Posted on March 18, 2019 (March 21, 2019)

Brokers from Memorial University, University of Guelph, McMaster University and Western University share their insights on knowledge brokering practices on May 17, 2018. […]

Research Snapshots: Transforming Knowledge to Benefit Society

Posted on February 21, 2019 (November 25, 2021)

This guest post was first published on the University of Victoria’s Research News website and is reposted here with permission. Have jargon and complex concepts prevented you from understanding a research article? Do you ever wish you could get a quick summary of an intriguing research study? UVic’s new Research Snapshots templates can help. Originally […]

Mobilize YU

Posted on February 4, 2019 (November 25, 2021)

The Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University is pleased to announce a new 8-week course focused on knowledge mobilization called Mobilize YU. Participants will learn about knowledge mobilization planning, effective ways to share academic research with society and how to measure and communicate the impacts of their research. Knowledge Mobilization Unit staff, along with guest […]

Incremental Changes to the Co-Produced Pathway to Impact

Posted on January 22, 2019 (November 25, 2021)

This week’s guest post comes from Stephen MacGregor @Steve_KMbRI, who is a Phd student in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. In response to the recent post about evolving the Co-Produced Pathway to Impact (CPPI), several incremental changes to the pathway are discussed. In line with the continual progression in thinking about how research […]

Workshop Helps Grad Students Use Plain Language When Writing About Research

Posted on January 14, 2019 (November 25, 2021)

This post was first published on January 10, 2019 in YFile, York University’s News. It is reposted here with permission. Innovation York’s Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) unit is a national and international leader. It has a suite of services that create connections between researchers and community and government organizations to support the development of research partnerships […]

Recapping the Top Five Most Popular Posts of 2018 / Résumé des 5 billets les plus populaire de 2018

Posted on January 7, 2019 (November 25, 2021)

Here’s a look at the top five most popular blog posts in 2018. Revoici les cinq billets qui vous ont le plus intéressés. #1 – 592 views Impact Strategy Checklist / Une liste de vérification pour la stratégie d’impact Most grant applications now require the applicant to describe what the impacts of the research will […]

Merry Mobilizing!

Posted on December 18, 2018 (November 25, 2021)

Merry Mobilizing from the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University! From left to right: Anneliese Poetz, Manager, KT Core, Kids Brain Health David Phipps, Executive Director, Research & Innovation Services Krista Jensen, Knowledge Mobilization Officer, KMb Unit Michael Johnny, Manager, Knowledge Mobilization, KMb Unit Sarah Howe, Director, Innovation York Absent: Asam Malik, Design Communications […]

Reviewer Training to Assess Knowledge Translation in Funding Applications is Long Overdue

Posted on December 11, 2018 (November 23, 2021)

Scarrow, G., Angus, D., & Holmes, B. (2017). Reviewer training to assess knowledge translation in funding applications is long overdue. Research integrity and Peer Review, 2(13), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41073-017-0037-8 Abstract Background: Health research funding agencies are placing a growing focus on knowledge translation (KT) plans, also known as dissemination and implementation (D&I) plans, in grant applications to […]

Research Impact Canada Receives Real Impact Award

Posted on November 28, 2018 (November 23, 2021)

First reported by York University on November 26, 2018. Research Impact Canada (RIC) was honoured with the Real Impact Outstanding Contribution Award by Emerald Publishing on Nov. 20. RIC is a pan-Canadian network of universities committed to maximizing the impact of academic research for the public good in local and global communities. It has been […]

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