Good Afternoon KTECoP members,
I hope you all had a great summer. Here are the details of the Fall schedule of meetings and presentations of the Ottawa.
Welcome to KTECOP
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 »
Using Social Media to Transfer Research Knowledge
Today, Dr. Tristram Hooley, University of Derby, spoke to the Ontario Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice about “Using Social Media to Transfer Research Knowledge.” Links to his presentation and other resources are now online.
Research Methods Specialist (Knowledge Broker)
Toronto, Ontario
Position Description:
The Health Systems and Health Equity Research Group (HSHER) is a multidisciplinary group of research scientists and knowledge exchange specialists that looks at the design, delivery and effectiveness of health care, with a focus on systems, services and policies. It also looks at equity and access among those who are most vulnerable to developing mental health or addictions problems. The Evidence Exchange Network (EENet; formerly OMHAKEN) is coordinated through the HSHER at CAMH. EENet works to improve the quality of mental health and addictions services, supports, research and policy by linking and engaging service providers, planners, researchers, decision-makers, policy-makers, consumer/survivors and families in knowledge creation and exchange across all levels of government and the health care system in Ontario.
EENet has received funding to provide knowledge exchange support for a provincial, multi-organization initiative: the Ontario Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP).
Bridging the gap between research, policy and practice: The importance of intermediaries (knowledge brokers) in producing research impact
Event: Conference
Date: 07 Dec 2011 09:30
Start date: 07 Dec 2011 09:30
End date: 07 Dec 2011 17:30
Organised by: ESRC Genomics Policy & Research Forum, College of Humanities & Social Science, University of Edinburgh
Venue:
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Call for workshops, panels, papers and posters
Dr. Tristram Hooley – KT and Social Media – Thursday, September 1st from 11am-12pm.
We have confirmed the session with Dr. Tristram Hooley for Thursday, September 1st from 11am-12pm.
Dr. Hooley is Head of the International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby, UK. He is responsible for overseeing the development of the research and education programmes run by the Centre. He has been involved in research, teaching and education in and around higher education for most of his career and has particular interests in careers, doctoral education, social capital and the role of technology in research, teaching and guidance. Tristram is a member of the UK Careers Sector Strategic Forum, a Winston Churchill Fellow a Fellow of National Institute for Career Education and Counselling (NICEC) and serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. He also writes the Adventures in Career Development blog at: http://adventuresincareerdevelopment.posterous.com.
If you plan to attend (either in person or by dialing-in) please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KDS_Socialmedia.
Design and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Specialist, Canadian Diabetes Association
Toronto, Ontario
No deadline noted
Our mission is to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.
Design and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) Specialist
(Contract position until March 2013)
The Instructional Design and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) Specialist will implement the recommendations of an Evaluation Consultant on how to best modify the tools and fact sheets designed for people with diabetes for diverse ethno cultural and socioeconomic populations including linguistic and cultural alignment. Adult education practices will be employed in disseminating the materials in the community at a range of events from large expos to hands-on educational workshops. This position will play a lead role in working with an Evaluation Consultant to measure the learning programs and resources. This position will also need to work closely with a web specialist as the materials developed will be made available online for wide dissemination.
Latest edition of IWH newsletter
The latest edition of At Work, the quarterly newsletter of the Institute for Work & Health, is now available online at http://www.iwh.on.ca/at-work. It includes an article about Jane Gibson’s leadership of the knowledge transfer and exchange department at IWH, and her reflections on KTE as she approaches retirement.
Hold the Dates: June 19-20, 2012 – Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum
What: Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum: Bringing the science and art of KMb practice together
When: June 19 & 20, 2012
Where: Ottawa – Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport, 2400 Alert Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 1S1
Program Officer, Knowledge Transfer Initiatives – AIHS
Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS) supports top quality, internationally competitive health research and innovation. Our research seeks to further our understanding of health and disease and to produce results that will make a difference to the health, economy and societal well being of Albertans and people around the world.
What We Need
AIHS is seeking candidates for the newly established position of Program Officer, Knowledge Transfer Initiatives (KTI) reporting to the Director of KTI this position will be responsible for supporting the development of the AIHS Knowledge Transfer (KT) plan and managing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of KTI programs and projects.
Director, Knowledge Management (Acting)
Please note that while you may notice the UHN logo or a reference to UHN in this posting, UHN is ONLY HOSTING this online application on behalf of The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (Partnership). The successful candidate will be employed by the Partnership.
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an independent organization funded by the federal government to accelerate action on cancer control for all Canadians. We are bringing together cancer survivors, patients and families, cancer experts and government representatives to implement the first pan-Canadian cancer control strategy. Our vision is to be a driving force to achieve a focused approach that will help prevent cancer, enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer, lessen the likelihood of dying from cancer, and increase the efficiency of cancer control in Canada.