The Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice (KTECOP) is a network of KTE practitioners and researchers who share KTE practices and experience, build peer relationships for information exchange and support, build KTE capacity, advance knowledge of KTE effectiveness, and share KTE events, job opportunities and other related KTE activities. More »
On May 23rd, 2019, the Toronto chapter of the KTE CoP held a speaking event to explore how we can create an ecosystem in which impact can thrive. Watch the recorded webinar. About this event The research sector is changing at pace and disruption is being felt significantly within the traditional publishing industry. Governments globally …
The Specialist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTTTM) workshop for graduate students is a professional development opportunity for aspiring researchers, clinicians and educators. The course focuses on knowledge translation (KT) practice, planning tools, and ensuring that research findings reach the appropriate audiences. This one-day version of the SKTT workshop will be held on Wednesday May 8th, 2019 …
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) is seeking a Lead in Implementation Science. Under the supervision of the Director of Research Impact, the position will play a key role in supporting the OHTN, front-line organizations, and service providers in the application of implementation science principles to programs and services, as well as capacity building and …
The Live Work Well Research Centre at the University of Guelph is hiring a Research and Knowledge Mobilization Manager for a two-year full-time contract. The Centre has a small but mighty team, and leads a number of interesting research and engagement projects related to families, work and wellbeing. You can find more information about the …
To explore the use of ethical frameworks in the design of knowledge translation (KT) projects. This seminar by Simone Holligan was hosted by the Toronto chapter of the KTE CoP. Get a copy of Dr. Holligan’s presentation here: KTE-COP_Explore ethical frameworks_S Holligan_May 9 DATE: May 9, 2019 TIME: 4 – 6 PM (EST) This event was presented IN …
First ! Oliver, K. & Cairney, P. (2019). The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: A systematic review of advice to academics. Palgrave Communications, 5(21). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-019-0232-y Abstract Many academics have strong incentives to influence policymaking but may not know where to start. We searched systematically for, and synthesised, the ‘how to’ advice in the academic …
Registration is now open for Act: Transforming Knowledge into Action, the third course in the University of Guelph’s Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization. After “Inform” and “Engage”, this course focuses on the final stage in the KMb continuum, where evidence is transformed into decisions and practices at the system, organization, community and individual level. This course begins …
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2019! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (ie. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a survey of KT practitioners. These competencies …
This month’s journal club is on the following article: Adam, P., Ovseiko, P.V., Grant, J., Graham, K.E.A., Boukhris, O.F., Dowd, A-M., Balling, G.V., Christensen, R.N., Pollitt, A., Taylor, M., Sued, O., Hinrichs-Krapels, S., Solans‐Domènech, M., Chorzempa, H., & the International School on Research Impact Assessment (ISRIA). (2018). ISRIA statement: Ten-point guidelines for an effective process of …
The Alzheimer Society’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research. OUR VALUES Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence The Alzheimer Society is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to building a workforce …