The Scottish Model for translating research into practice: Scottish Agricultural College’s unique role as a KTE provider

Thursday July 12, 2012

4:00-6:00 pm
Hospital for Sick Children
Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Research Institute
Room 1218, 123 Edward Street

Registration is free but space is limited.
Register online at scottishmodel.eventbrite.com

Siân Ringrose, Scottish Agricultural College, Assistant Researcher & KTE Practitioner

SAC (also known as the Scottish Agricultural College) is a large, innovative, knowledge-based organisation.  SAC’s mission is to enhance the rural economy and environment through supporting the development of land-based industries and communities.  We do this through our specialist research and development resources (SAC Research), education (SAC Learning) and training provision and expert advisory and consultancy services (SAC Consulting).

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Job Opportunity with the Rick Hansen Institute (RHI)

KT Specialist POSTING Final May 2012 The Rick Hansen Institute has a vacancy for the position of Knowledge Translation Specialist. For a complete description of this opportunity and application details, please visit RHI’s website (competition #2012-02): http://rickhanseninstitute.org/en/career-opportunities (Follow Link Above) Brief Overview The RHI KT Specialist will serve to accelerate the transfer of knowledge by …

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KT Manager, CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (Vancouver office)

KT Manager Job Opportunity with the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (Vancouver office) has a vacancy for the position of Knowledge Translation Manager. For a complete description of this unique opportunity and application details, please visit the University of British Columbia Human Resources site (job posting ID …

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International Society of Child and Adolescent Resilience- Fall Colloquium

International Society of Child and Adolescent Resilience will be hosting its first Fall Colloquium. Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012 Venue: Center for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto Presenters include: Dr. Abby Goldstein, University of Toronto Issues and resilience in transitioning youth (Gambling focused) Dr. Pat Erickson, Center for Addiction & Mental Health Youth and substance …

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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday May 16th 2pm-4pm

Dr. Dean Fixsen This is a first notice that we have Dr. Dean Fixsen visiting us on Wednesday May 16th 2012, to give a lecture on Implementation Science at the Hollywood Auditorium, SickKids Hospital. The Practice and Science of Implementation in Human Services Intervention scientists have developed hundreds of evidence-based approaches that demonstrate improved outcomes …

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RFP Related to KT in Spinal Cord Injury

The Rick Hansen Institute has issued a RFP to conduct a KT evaluation project.  The project aims to better understand the impact of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE) Project website. Home Please see attached documents for details of the RFP. Terms of Reference for SCIRE Evaluation Project RFP for SCIRE Evaluation Project The …

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Scientist Knowledge Translation Training Course – Toronto – March 15-16th 2012

A well-developed knowledge translation (KT) plan is emerging as a proposal requirement for health research in Canada and abroad, and there is greater attention to research utilization and research impact in many aspects of health practice and research. The SKTT™ training course was developed on the premise that scientists are agents of change in creating …

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Knowledge Translation Specialist (Level Two)

Echo is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with a mandate to act as a catalyst to improve health, wellbeing, and equity for women. At a critical time for our health care system, Echo will improve women’s health and well-being by focusing on women’s unique health needs and issues, developing and supporting innovative programs, educating health professionals, and supporting change.  As the provincial advisor on women’s health to the Government of Ontario, we are working to ensure Ontario is at the forefront of improving women’s health.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Knowledge Translation, the KT Specialist (Level Two) will provide leadership for their portfolio, which will include building and delivering plans, seeking advice and collaborating as appropriate, and utilizing research to stimulate change that benefits women in Ontario (particularly in relation to the sexual and reproductive health portfolio, a priority area for Echo’s work). This role includes supporting Echo in using knowledge mobilization strategies, methodologies and tools; researching industry trends and policy developments in order to identify implications and to recommend approaches or projects which support the achievement of Echo’s mandate; building and managing relationships with agencies, researchers and other partners to influence policy and advance Echo’s mandate; and contributing to the design of communication and web-based activities to reach diverse stakeholders.

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