MobilizeU
8-week knowledge mobilization theory and practice course for beginner mobilizers
MobilizeU is an 8-week, online, self-directed course for beginner mobilizers interested in learning knowledge mobilization theory and practice. Programming includes pre-recorded videos, readings, and topic summaries for each module on important topics in knowledge mobilization, optional assignments to activate learning and live Zoom sessions with presentations by knowledge mobilization experts. Programming offered in English and French simultaneously.
Learn theory, build skills, discuss with peers and practice applying what you know!
WHEN IS IT OFFERED?
June – July, Annually
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Member applicants: faculty, postdocs, staff, graduate students, recent alumni, and community partners from Research Impact Canada member institutions (limit 10-per institution)
- External applicants: anyone outside of the RIC network interested in learning more about knowledge mobilization (see external fee structure below)
HOW TO APPLY
Institutions may choose how they prioritize registrants and will have a reserved early registration period to select participants. After this period, registration for remaining spaces will open on a first-come-first-serve basis dependent on remaining spaces per institution.
Contact your institution’s Research Impact Canada representative for information about reserved registration. For notification of general registration, scroll to the bottom of this page and join our mailing list.
For more details click to learn more under ‘Upcoming Course Dates’.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
| Individual Rates | Group Rates |
Research Impact Canada (RIC) member institutions:
FREE (Up to 10)
NON-RIC
$800 per person
NON-RIC (Non-Profit)
$400 per person | Group Rate with Individual Certification (5 people minimum)
$400 per person
Group Certification (no limit)
$2000 per organization |
COURSE STRUCTURE:
MobilizeU is comprised of a combination of core content, and activities.
The core content teaches the basics of the module topic. It includes a pre-recorded video, a reading or resource to watch/read/listen to, and a topic summary of the key learnings for the module. Think of the core content like your course lecture and reading. Watching, reading, reviewing these materials is mandatory.
The activities are additional opportunities to activate your learning. This includes the assignments, and the live Zoom sessions.
To earn the course certificate, you must watch/read/review all the core content for all 8 modules, and complete a total of 6 activities–which 6 you complete is up to you! (For example, you could attend 6 live Zoom sessions, OR complete 6 assignments, OR mix and match!).
The course certificate can be completed entirely asynchronously if you opt out of/can’t attend the Zoom sessions. However, we highly recommend attending live for an opportunity to engage with your cohort and learn from knowledge mobilization experts across the country.
WHAT IS THE COURSE SCHEDULE?
Core content will be uploaded to the course online platform every Monday morning. Participants can watch, read, and review these on their own time.
Live Zoom sessions are hosted one day a week (time of day and day of the week subject to change per iteration).
Assignments have soft deadlines each week of Friday at 11:59pm ET–final deadline for all assignments is the last day of the course.
Live sessions will feature presentations from leading knowledge mobilization experts, and breakout room discussions. These sessions will also be recorded and made available to watch later.
HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?
This course is fully online (Canvas and Zoom). It can be completed asynchronously
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT EACH WEEK?
2-3 hours per week.
MODULE TOPICS
- Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization
- Knowledge Mobilization Theories and Frameworks
- Knowledge Mobilization Planning
- Building Partnerships;
- Inclusive Knowledge Mobilization
- Engaging Audiences Effectively
- Communications
- Research Impact and Evaluation
CONTACT
For more information, please contact Sophie Ashton, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator (SFU, York, Research Impact Canada) at sophie_ashton@sfu.ca.