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ResearchSnapshots, York University

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ResearchSnapshots are summaries of single research studies. As such, they serve to identify interesting and relevant research and a researcher who may be contacted for further information. Policy or practice related decisions are best informed by actionable messages derived from bodies of knowledge or from systematic reviews. ResearchSnapshots were developed under a grant from the […]

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Sick Kids Learning Institute

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Sick Kids Learning Institute: A well-developed knowledge translation (KT) plan is often a proposal requirement for health research funding agencies in Canada and abroad. In addition, various sectors are demonstrating greater attention to the utilization and impact of research. The Scientist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTT™) workshop was developed on the premise that scientists, and increasingly, […]

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Clear Language Communications and Knowledge Mobilization

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Jointly led by Bojan Furst (Memorial University) and Michael Johnny (York University) on November 7, 2017, this one hour webinar shares principles and insight from practice at both Memorial and York University’s in areas of clear language communications and knowledge mobilization. Aimed at knowledge brokers, researchers and research administrators,  content includes brief presentations followed by […]

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Tools for Knowledge Mobilization- Policy Research Forum

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University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Social Policy Research Network Purpose: Typically hosted in partnership with a provincial government department, the Forum is a one-day event which offers an occasion to highlight applied research and showcase collaborative models of evidence-based policy development. It also offers presenters the opportunity to mobilize their research knowledge, to network […]

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Tools for Knowledge Mobilization- KM in the AM

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York University, Knowledge Mobilization Unit Purpose: KM in the AMs are thematic breakfast events that bring together researchers and community stakeholders over a shared interest. The event features short presentations, followed by a Q&A period, and then concludes with time for informal networking. Invitations are sent to targeted people, who are encouraged to forward the […]

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York Region Food Network

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At a glance Issues around a sustainable and healthy food system are central to the work of the York Region Food Network (YRFN).  YRFN approached the KMb Unit in the spring of 2012 with a request for student support to research food charter policy development in other jurisdictions.  YRFN, in partnership with community and regional […]

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A Driving Need: Study Connects Victoria Seniors with Volunteer Drivers

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For seniors who are no longer able to drive, there remain few viable options for transportation. And while the James Bay Community Project (JBCP) is trying to help by offering free rides to important medical appointments, there currently aren’t enough volunteer drivers to meet the community’s high demand. This issue is the driving force behind […]

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Cybersec 101 – Cybersecurity awareness and training that is reaching the nation

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Summary Cybersec 101 is a cybersecurity training resource toolkit which demonstrates that the prevention of data breaches can be easier, less time consuming and less costly than dealing with the consequences of having information, whether it is personal or financial, compromised. Cybersec 101 (https://www.cybersec101.ca/), a bilingual evidence-based cybersecurity training resource toolkit, includes 565 pages of […]

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Influencing Policy: Partnerships Move Research into Action

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A multi-sectoral research partnership investigating precarious employment directly influenced employment policies. This case illustrates the value of partner organizations with experience in knowledge brokering, and the importance of building relationships to influence policy. Project: Poverty and Employment Precarity in Southern Ontario (PEPSO) https://pepso.ca/ Impacts Increased public awareness of the scope and effects of the labour […]

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