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Knowledge Mobilization is turning research into
actionMichael Johnny, Manager
Knowledge Mobilization UnitYork University
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Outline
Who are we?
– What is Knowledge Mobilization?
What do we do?
- Suite of Services
Why is it important?
- Value? Impact?
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“We must translate our research findings in the human sciences into public policy and social programs”
“Knowledge Transfer in the human sciences – the transfer of findings into policy and programs – is as important as technology transfer in the engineering and natural sciences.”
Maximize the Impact of Research: Martha Piper (2002)
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Knowledge Mobilization: A suite of services that enhances the two-way connection between researchers and research users so that research and evidence can inform decisions about public policy and professional practice. Knowledge mobilization encompasses methods of knowledge transfer, translation and exchange and extends them to include the co-production of knowledge. Knowledge mobilization turns research into action.
Knowledge mobilization (the how) enables social innovation (the what).
Definitions: Knowledge Mobilization
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ResearchImpact is Canada’s emerging knowledge mobilization (KM) network. ResearchImpact provides KM services that connect university researchers with community and government organizations to support the use of research in decision-making about social programming, public policy and professional practice.
Definitions: ResearchImpact
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KM = producer push, user pull, exchange and co-production
Research Summaries
Research Translation
Research Translation
Research Forums
KM in AM
Research PartnershipsIncentive grants
Release timeMatching $KM Interns
Exchange
(KE)
Knowledge Mobilization
partnerships CBR
co-production
Community based research
Producer
Push
(KT)
User
Pull
(KT)
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Partnerships for KM throughout the Research Cycle
Evaluate
Plan
ExecuteDisseminate
Consultation
Partnerships
Research forum
Populations
Clinical practice
Intervention studies
Internships
Researcher exchange
Surveys, case studies, expert panelists
Wikis, blogs
Web site
Town hall
Theatre
Posters
Policy brief
PSA
Practice guideline
Popular press
Social Marketing
public policy
professional practice
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KM Case Studies
1. Aboriginal Policy Research Forum (Knowledge Exchange)
2. Inclusivity Action Plan (Research Translation/User Pull)
3. Pathways to Youth Mental Health (Research Partnerships)
4. Parenting Posters (Research Translation/Producer Push)
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Aboriginal Research ForumJan 14, 2008 9.30am-5.30pm Eastern
Academics and Community Partners discuss:Education, health and economic outcomesAboriginal/government relationsAboriginal NGOs as agents of renewal
Join Videoconference Policy Discussions in:Toronto 1 Dundas St., W. Suite 2602, York UniversityVictoria Min. Labour & Citizens’ Services, Gov’t of BCThunder Bay ATAC 5035, Lakehead UniversitySudbury FA181, Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University
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Aboriginal Policy Research Forum
Challenges and Strategies for tackling health, education and economic outcomes
•Laurentian + NAHO, UVic Le,Nonet, Laurentian, York + Kaaren Dannenmann
Government-Aboriginal Relations
•Laurentian + Ontario Urban Aboriginal Task Force
Aboriginal NGOs as agents of social, cultural and economic renewal
•Lakehead + Aaroland First Nation, Lakehead
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Homeless Hub: Stephen Gaetz
Homelessness is a national problem associated with poverty, equity mental health and addiction. Homelessness and shelters are also a determinant of pandemic spread It is a problem for researchers, community organizations, NGOs, faith groups and governments. The Homelessness Hub is an on line clearinghouse of research (academic, policy and grey literature), stories and resources to inform public policy and social programming.
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Working to Eradicate Bullying: Deb Pepler
Bullying is a relationship problem that may carry through adolescence and into adulthood in the form of aggression, sexual harassment, dating aggression, and substance use. Working on the determinants interventions and treatments for bullies and victims of bullying, Deb Pepler works with researchers, governments and NGOs to enhance awareness, build research capacity, assess bullying problems and promote evidence-based programs and effective policies across Canada.
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Knowledge Mobilization - Lessons LearningCombination of producer push & user pull = exchange & co-production
Centred around the “knowledge broker” and institutional capacity
Is NOT SSH technology transfer
Is MORE than a website or a brochure
Takes resources ($ and time)
TO BE LEARNED
•Evaluation of Impact
•Sustainability
Michael [email protected]://www.researchimpact.ca