Research SNAPS, McMaster University

Research SNAPS are short, readable summaries of McMaster research projects that showcase the variety of research conducted across the University and emphasize why research matters. Each short, readable “snap” profiles a unique research publication or project. The series was named the 2017 recipient of the SSHRC Award of Excellence for Communications at the Canadian Public […]

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ResearchSnapshots, York University

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

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

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

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

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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A Driving Need: Study Connects Victoria Seniors with Volunteer Drivers

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 – Une trousse de formation en cybersécurité pour tous les Canadiens

Cybersec 101 est une trousse de formation en cybersécurité qui démontre que la prévention des brèches de données peut être facile, abordable et faire gagner du temps aux usagers en leur évitant d’avoir à assumer les conséquences de voir leurs informations personnelles ou financières compromises. Cybersec 101 (https://www.cybersec101.ca/) inclut 565 pages de ressources, plus d’une […]

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