Scott Mitchell - Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice

Job Posting: Knowledge Exchange Associate

October 23, 2012July 10, 2009 by Scott Mitchell

CMHA Ontario is a provincial association committed to improving services and support for individuals with mental illness and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.

We are seeking an experienced individual to contribute to the development and implementation of CMHA Ontario’s knowledge exchange strategy. Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Transfer, the Knowledge Exchange Associate will work closely with policy and program staff to plan and execute strategies to increase awareness and uptake of community mental health research, evidence-based policy recommendations and other forms of knowledge by a range of audiences for practice, planning and policy making.

Next KTECOP Meeting: Our Favourite Knowledge-Transfer Projects

February 13, 2011June 8, 2009 by Scott Mitchell

Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2009, 2:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Institute for Work and Health, 481 University Avenue, Suite 800, Toronto. We have lined up the most fabulous meeting for our general edification and enjoyment.

CIHR announces two new funding opportunities

October 23, 2012January 9, 2009 by Scott Mitchell

On December 18, 2008, CIHR launched the revitalized Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI) and the NEW Evidence on Tap – Expedited Knowledge Synthesis programs. Both funding opportunities are integrated KT programs.

Implementation Science: A Letter from the UK

October 23, 2012December 2, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Knowledge Translation Canada Research Network presents a talk by Dr. Martin Eccles, William Leech Professor of Primary Care Research and Professor of Clinical Effectiveness, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:00 – 13:00 EST
Location: St. Michael’s Hospital, 2nd Fl, Bond Wing, Room 2-010, Toronto

Announcing the launch of the KT Clearinghouse Website

February 5, 2009November 18, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of KT Canada, the Knowledge Translation Program of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital, the University of Toronto, and the KT Branch of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, I am pleased to announce the launch of the KT Clearinghouse website: http://ktclearinghouse.ca.

Job opportunity: Knowledge Broker, Homeless and Mental Health Research

November 12, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is seeking a Knowledge Broker to play a leadership role in the development and support of a knowledge exchange and communications plan for their homelessness and mental health research demonstration project. To apply for this position, please send your resume (in MS Word or Adobe PDF format only and …

Incentives and Infrastructure for Knowledge Mobilization Workshop

November 10, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Knowledge Mobilization Works (www.knowledgemobilization.net) presents the launch of a new workshop series focused on improving our understanding of Knowledge Mobilization. The first workshop is in Ottawa, on January 23, 2009. The topic is Incentives and Infrastructure for Knowledge Mobilization. For more information, please follow this link: www.regonline.ca/63361_674577N Please feel free to share this with your …

Job opportunity: Research & Knowledge Mobilization Analyst

November 6, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Your communication and research expertise is required by the Ontario Ministry of Education to develop mechanisms for the effective promotion/communication of the ministry’s research strategy to support evidence-based policy and program development. Application deadline: Monday, November 17, 2008. For details, see http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=13132

Knowledge Transfer Strategies Need to Engage Citizens to Be Successful

October 31, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Canadian Policy Research Networks has published several presentations from the recent Knowledge in Motion Conference (October 16-18, 2008) at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The October 30, 2008 edition of CPRN’s e-newsletter notes: “Successfully transferring knowledge is essential for research institutions seeking to influence public policy and lay the groundwork for implementing change. At …

From the Chairs: A Discussion of Knowledge Translation Research

February 13, 2011October 30, 2008 by Scott Mitchell

Come to the KTE Community of Practice dinner and panel discussion, on Monday, November 17, 2008, 6-9 pm, at Matignon Restaurant, 51 St. Nicholas Street, Toronto. Cost: $40. This evening will not only feature excellent French cuisine but will provide the KTE Community of Practice members with an opportunity to hear updates and discussion from …