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It Takes Two to Tango: Knowledge Mobilization and Ignorance Mobilization in Science Research and Innovation

Posted on July 25, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

Gaudet, J. (2013). It takes two to tango: Knowledge mobilization and ignorance mobilization in science research and innovation. Prometheus, 31(3), 169-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08109028.2013.847604 Abstract The main goal of this paper is to propose a dynamic mapping for knowledge and ignorance mobilization in science research and innovation. An underlying argument is that ‘knowledge mobilization’ science policy agendas […]

Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization, Course 2: Sept.18 to Nov.12

Posted on July 12, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

Registration for Course 2 of the Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization is now open! “Engage: Building capacity to understand and use relevant evidence”, will be offered online from September 18 to November 12, 2017. Register by July 28, 2017 and take advantage of early bird savings! The course The creation of productive contexts for knowledge mobilization […]

Faculties of education and institutional strategies for knowledge mobilization: An exploratory study

Posted on May 8, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

Sá, C.M., Li, S.X. & Faubert, B. (2011). Faculties of education and institutional strategies for knowledge mobilization: An exploratory study. Higher Education 61(5), 501-512. doi:10.1007/s10734-010-9344-4. You can request a copy of the article from ResearchGate here Abstract The goal to enhance the impacts of academic research in the ‘real world’ resonates with progressive visions of […]

Six Actions to Mobilize Knowledge / Six actions pour mobiliser les connaissances

Posted on February 23, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

On January 31, 2017, Bev Holmes and Allan Best summarized their recent paper in Evidence & Policy that seeks to make sense of the complexity of knowledge mobilization by pointing to six key actions that can be taken by initiative managers and key influencers. Le 31 janvier 2017, Bev Holmes et Allan Best ont résumé […]

2017 Call for Content for the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum

Posted on January 19, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

This week’s guest post comes from the Institute for Knowledge Mobilization announcing their call for content for #CKF17. PDF: CKF17 Call for Content & Fillable WORD CKF17 Call for Content Form Call for Content #CKF17 The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum was created in 2012 as a professional development forum for practitioners and professionals working in […]

Challenging Perceptions by Changing Ourselves / Défier les à priori en nous transformant

Posted on January 12, 2017 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

“There has been a shift in focus over the last two decades or so, moving away from a concern around ‘productivity’ to an emphasis on ‘innovation’, and, as we have seen here in Canada with the federal government’s new innovation agenda, towards ensuring that considerations of social inclusion are included in any innovation strategies or […]

There Are No New Ideas Part 1: Scholarship and Social Agitation

Posted on July 27, 2016 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

In this blog series I visit some old (and I mean old) literature to illustrate how ideas of knowledge mobilization and research impact have very deep roots. Part 1 looks at a paper from 1896 (yes, 120 years ago) making the case that social science scholars have an obligation to create impacts beyond the academy. […]

What I Thought Knowledge Mobilization Would Look Like 5 Years Ago

Posted on July 7, 2016 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

At the 1st Annual Knowledge Mobilization Forum I looked into my crystal ball and predicted what the field would look like in five years. Now, five years later, it’s time to check in and see if my predictions bore any similarity to reality. At the first Knowledge Mobilization Forum held in Ottawa in 2012, I […]

Online Recruitment for Research Study on Knowledge Mobilization

Posted on July 23, 2015 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

Monica Batac, a graduate student, at Ryerson University is recruiting participants for a Q-study to assess priority competencies and skills for knowledge mobilization. Ryerson University’s Research Ethics Board has approved this study. Diverse participants from academic and non-academic organizations are invited to complete the survey. Potential participants include knowledge mobilization researchers, knowledge brokers, intermediaries, and […]

Knowledge Mobilization Summer Institute, August 17-19, 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

What is the KMb Summer Institute? Three days of learning and skill development in the field of knowledge mobilization. Hands-on workshops and networking with professionals will provide a unique opportunity for early career KMb individuals to develop a solid foundation of understanding of the key principles of KMb, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation. Who should […]

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