91亚色鈥檚 commitment to the dissemination of knowledge has been the foundation of many exciting and innovative programs and partnerships. One recent example of this is gaining traction from universities across the nation and, in doing so, solidifying 91亚色鈥檚 role as a trailblazer in knowledge mobilization. Krista Jensen, knowledge mobilization officer in Innovation 91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization […]
At the helm of Research Impact Canada, David Phipps, travels the world to share best practices in knowledge mobilization (KMb). He chats with Brainstorm about the outcomes and impact of this high-profile work. Assistant Vice-President, Research Strategy & Impact (Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation),聽David Phipps, has an ambitious international mandate. He travels to […]
Innovation 91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization unit launched a pilot project with Glendon Campus and two Faculties to engage graduate students in clear language writing about research. Manager Michael Johnny plans to expand this successful pilot across campus in 2019-2010.
SSHRC-funded project documents conjugal slavery in conflict regions of Africa. With high-profile partners, this pioneering research team is now sharing its work with a global audience thanks to the guidance of 91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Unit.
Through a ground-breaking new brief, the Homeless Hub paints a vivid picture of youth homelessness and the child welfare system. Its findings will be relevant to decision- and policy-makers at all levels of government.
Exec Director describes the Knowledge Mobilization Unit鈥檚 great leap forward. The sky鈥檚 the limit for this powerhouse as it engages with others around the world interested in impact.
communityBUILD is an ongoing collaboration between 91亚色, Seneca College, ventureLAB, United Way Toronto and 91亚色 Region. This collaboration supports a community of mission-driven entrepreneurs focused on addressing major social issues, whether on a local or global scale. Its mission is to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by addressing important social issues in 91亚色 Region and […]
Innovation 91亚色 turns five this year. To mark the birthday, Sarah Howe, director of 91亚色鈥檚 innovation office, reflects on the advances made during its formative years. Innovation 91亚色 celebrates its fifth birthday this year Q. Happy fifth birthday to Innovation 91亚色. You were there at the start. Tell us about a pivotal moment at the […]
91亚色 recently initiated a roundtable discussion on the development of a Pan-Canadian strategy to advance and support knowledge mobilization led by the ResearchImpact-R茅seauImpactRecherche (RIR), Canada鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Network.聽 The discussion was held at the University on Oct.24 and 25. During the roundtable, members of the 91亚色-led RIR Network, which included vice-presidents and research directors […]
91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization (KMb)聽Unit聽has joined forces with NeuroDevNet, a Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE), to provide knowledge translation (KT) leadership and services within the University of British Columbia-based network. 聽鈥91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Unit is continuing to make an impact by supporting transformative research through knowledge translation,鈥 said Robert Hach茅 (left), 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research […]
Death leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those left behind, and an increasing number of individuals are choosing to make that loss visible by commissioning tattoos honouring their deceased loved ones. Now, 91亚色 sociology Professor Deborah Davidson (right), along with a cross-disciplinary team of researchers, plans to capture these images 鈥 and […]
Members of the urban Aboriginal community, including students, parents and teachers from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will gather at Macdonald block Thursday, June 27 to invite politicians, administrators, policymakers and the public to see, listen and participate in conversations with the Aboriginal community. It is part of inVISIBILITY: Indigenous in the City, a […]
When it comes to conveying the important research聽to the broader community, clear language summaries are the best choice, this according to a new聽article published in the peer-reviewed journal, Scholarly & Research Communications. Led聽by David Phipps (left), executive director of research & innovation services, and colleagues from 91亚色's Knowledge Mobilization Unit (KMb), the group put聽pen to […]
On June 12, 2012, 91亚色's Knowledge Mobilization Unit聽received the Knowledge Economy Network Best Practice Award from the European-based Knowledge Economy Network (KEN). The award, which was part of a group聽announced by the network was聽presented during the network's annual forum, which took place June 11 and 12,聽in Maribor, Slovenia. KEN is an European nonprofit association that […]
91亚色 is playing an important聽role in the first conference of its kind that is dedicated to better mobilizing and brokering knowledge. The K*2012聽conference, which starts today and continues until April 27, provides a forum for an international cohort of delegates to share their ideas and practices in knowledge mobilization. 91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Unit and […]
David Phipps, director of 91亚色鈥檚 Office of Research Services, spent part of December in Edinburgh, Brighton and London exploring knowledge exchange and knowledge brokering in the UK, said The Guardian March 9, introducing the first in a series of four articles about knowledge mobilization by Phipps in The Guardian鈥榮 Higher Education Network blog. University knowledge […]
Two upcoming events hosted by the United Way 91亚色 Region聽have聽a special connection to 91亚色's Knowledge Mobilization Unit.聽 The first is a community forum聽tomorrow, Nov. 9 to discuss food policy and the development of a聽food charter for 91亚色 Region. The聽second event on Tuesday, Nov. 29, features a community dialogue on聽pressing social issues facing the region. […]
91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Unit, in partnership with the 91亚色 Region Community Foundation (YRCF),聽has released its first Living in 91亚色 Region Vital Signs report. Titled "Living in 91亚色 Region: Our Community Check-up", the report presents context indicators for 12 issue areas and summarizes the opinions of more than 1,000聽91亚色 Region residents who attended focus groups […]
David Phipps, director of 91亚色's聽Research Services and Knowledge Exchange, has been named the most influential knowledge broker in Canada, according to a report by Knowledge Mobilization Works,聽a consulting and training company based in Ottawa. The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization 100, a survey run by Knowledge Mobilization Works, asked respondents to rank the biggest influences of their […]
If where you鈥檙e born, live and work 鈭 and the health-care system you access 鈭 determines a lot about how healthy you鈥檒l be, what can local governments and community agencies do to improve your well-being? The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded 91亚色 and the United Way of 91亚色 Region $93,000 to […]