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CIHR Virtual Listening Workshop: Refresh of SPOR

Posted on February 15, 2024 (June 17, 2024) by Sandy Chan

On February 14, 2024, Research Impact Canada (RIC) hosted a two-hour, virtual listening workshop with RIC members across Canada to hear their insights on the refresh of Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR). Research that puts patients and families at the core of the research project is a strong knowledge mobilization method designed to meet […]

Knowledge Mobilization in The Hill Times

Posted on February 6, 2024 (February 6, 2024) by Sandy Chan

The Hill Times is a publication for the Canadian federal government. The February 5, 2024 edition was on Innovation and featured an Op Ed from Amir Asif (VP Research & Innovation, York University) and David Phipps (Assistant VP Research Strategy & Impact). The Op Ed makes the case for more funding for knowledge mobilization to […]

CKF24 Call for Contributions

Posted on December 15, 2023 (January 29, 2024) by Sylvia Urbanik

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 March 10th, 2024. Contents Overview The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that provides opportunities for professional development, learning and networking for those interested in […]

Nominations Open: Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership

Posted on December 14, 2023 (March 13, 2024) by Sylvia Urbanik

Research Impact Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new award: The Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership. 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 […]

RIC 2023 Annual Meeting

Posted on July 14, 2023 (November 29, 2023) by Sandy Chan

We’re excited to announce that our hybrid RIC 2023 Annual Meeting will be hosted at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta this year! The meeting will take place on September 20-22, 2023. It will be an enriching three days of listening to guest speakers, learning what other RIC members are doing at their institutions, […]

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And three more make a total of seven new members in 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 (November 29, 2023) by David Phipps

Earlier this year, we announced four new members, including Brain Canada, University of York (UK), University of Windsor and Lakehead University. That tied a previous year for total new members and that was in January 2023. Now it is July 2023 and we are pleased to announce three new members. The following is taken from […]

July 5, 2023, 11am-12pm ET: FREE “Leadership for Knowledge Mobilization” Virtual Workshop

Posted on June 29, 2023 (June 30, 2023) by Sandy Chan

Join this FREE virtual workshop to explore the importance of relationships and values in harnessing leadership skills for effective knowledge mobilization. It will be held on July 5, 2023 at 11:00am-12:00pm ET. Led by Michael Johnny, Manager of the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University, Darren Levine, Principal Consultant, and Laura Stephan, Strategy and Research […]

Ignite Series: Agriculture

Posted on May 31, 2023 (June 8, 2023) by Research Impact

Get ready to ignite your passion for Agriculture at Ignite Agriculture, the ultimate event bringing together organizations from across Canada’s Agricultural sector! On June 15, join Research Impact Canada and connect with speakers from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council, Young Agrarians, and AgriTech North to learn all about innovative programs, best practices, and strategies […]

Connected Communities Speed Networking Event

Posted on May 19, 2023 (May 31, 2023) by Research Impact

Connect with professionals and experts in community-based research, community engagement, workforce development, and social innovation at our Connected Communities Speed Networking Event! This June, Research Impact Canada will be hosting a free, in-person event during the Community-College-University Exposition (C2UExpo 2023) in Thunder Bay, Ontario. This event is hosted on behalf of the Future Skills Centre Community […]

2023 Research Impact Canada Engaged Scholarship Award Winner (Master’s category): Ashley Kyne

Posted on May 9, 2023 (May 30, 2023) by Elisabeth Huang

Ashley Kyne was awarded the 2023 Research Impact Canada Engaged Scholarship Award for her project, “Canada’s National Disgrace”: Identifying Risk and Protective Factors for Indigenous Offenders. About project Did you know Indigenous Peoples represent 4.5% of the Canadian adult population, but 26.3% of new admissions to federal prison? Compared to non-Indigenous offenders, Indigenous offenders are […]

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