Knowledge Mobilization is turning research into action Michael Johnny, Manager Knowledge Mobilization Unit York University.

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