Sandy Chan, Author at Research Impact Canada

Good impact narratives must connect to our everyday lives

Posted on February 17, 2026 (February 17, 2026)

We are sharing the following LinkedIn post with permission from Wade Kelly, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Wade comments on an article published in the LSE Impact Blog written by Anna Przybyło-Józefowicz. Wade writes: I just read this excellent piece from the LSE Impact Blog. It captures something I often see when researchers are asked to discuss impact: impact claims […]

Addressing power imbalance in research: Exploring power in integrated knowledge translation health research

Posted on January 27, 2026 (January 27, 2026)

Cameron, J., Kothari, A. & Fiolet, R. (2025) Addressing power imbalance in research: exploring power in integrated knowledge translation health research. Research Involvement and Engagement 11, 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-025-00706-2. Abstract Introduction: Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) is a knowledge translation framework that focuses collaboration between researchers and knowledge users (KUs) to generate research findings. KUs can be policymakers, clinicians, […]

SFU KM Hub’s 2025 Year in Review

Posted on December 12, 2025 (December 12, 2025)

As we close off 2025, we like to reflect upon the past achievements of the year (which will be coming out in our RIC 2025 annual report in the new year!). We are even more thrilled to see how our RIC members have reflected upon their past year and celebrate their accomplishments with them. Check […]

Applications Now Open: RIC 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award

Posted on November 27, 2025 (November 27, 2025)

Research Impact Canada (RIC) is pleased to open the call for applications for the 2026 Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students – our annual recognition of exceptional community-engaged research that drives meaningful impact. This year (and moving forward), non-university member organizations in the RIC Network are invited to submit applications!* We’re excited to expand this […]

Noninclusive Impact: Rethinking Research Impact Through an Equity Lens and Equality Interventions

Posted on November 25, 2025 (November 25, 2025)

Ozlem, A., and Mustafa, O. (2025) Noninclusive Impact: Rethinking Research Impact Through an Equity Lens and Equality Interventions. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5123937 Abstract Research impact has emerged as a cornerstone of academic performance assessment in the UK, epitomised by the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Through an analysis of the Business and Management impact case submissions to the […]

Nominations Open: Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026

Posted on November 24, 2025 (November 27, 2025)

Research Impact Canada is pleased to announce the Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership 2026 is now open for nominations! This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization (KMb) as a profession and is named in honor of Peter Levesque, a pioneer in the field. Among many achievements in his career, […]

“Cracking open the egg: tips and tricks for Arts & Humanities on embedding policy impact into research bids”

Posted on November 14, 2025 (November 14, 2025)

This post was originally published on UPEN’s website. This blog, written off the back of a workshop held as part of the UPEN Arts & Humanities subcommittee’s 2024 fringe event, hopes to give arts & humanities researchers some food for thought for when they are approaching a new research funding bid. All the insight and […]

CKF26: Call for Contributions

Posted on November 10, 2025 (November 14, 2025)

We are accepting contributions for presentations, workshops, and roundtables that will facilitate active participation, reflection, and learning around knowledge mobilization and research impact. The contribution deadline is February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contents Overview The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that provides opportunities for professional development, learning and networking for […]

Free Virtual Special Event: “Mobilizing Knowledge, Advancing Women’s, Trans & Non-Binary Health”

Posted on October 17, 2025 (October 17, 2025)

Join Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR) and special guest Dr. David Phipps, one of Canada’s leading experts in knowledge mobilization, for an interactive morning of learning, reflection, and strategy-setting. Together, we’ll explore how networks can amplify the real-world impact of research – and help shape PWHR’s 2026–2029 Strategic Framework to advance inclusive health […]

KMb Journal Club Evaluation Survey

Posted on October 10, 2025 (October 10, 2025)

The Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Journal Club has been a space for members of the Research Impact Canada (RIC) network and the wider KMb community to come together, learn, and discuss research on knowledge mobilization. Over the past year, we’ve explored key themes, shared diverse perspectives, and tackled challenging questions. Now, we’d love to hear from […]

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