Knowledge mobilization and translation

The Office of Research hosts a Knowledge Mobilization SharePoint Library with resources related to knowledge mobilization (KMb) and knowledge translation (KT). Its content is maintained by Nadine Quehl, Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilization and Partnerships.

Another resource is the bi-monthly Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice (CoP) which brings together a network of faculty, staff, practitioners, and researchers who use and share knowledge mobilization practices, build peer and external relationships for research support and information exchange, build KMb capacity and share professional development opportunities, events and activities. To join this CoP, contact Nadine Quehl.

University of Waterloo is a member institution of Research Impact Canada (RIC), a pan-Canadian network dedicated to turning research into action for public good and impact. Some of the resources available for Waterloo students, faculty and staff include:

• peer-reviewed online knowledge mobilization (KMb) Resources repository
•  KMb Modules to build skillsets for better communication of research ideas and innovations
• Webinars on KMb topics and research impact,
• collection of successful examples of Case Studies in KMb and research impact
• student and staff RIC Awards

To build skillsets, consider taking the KMb stand-alone e-modules, namely:

•  KMb 101: Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization
• Infographic Design for Knowledge Mobilization 
• A Start-to-Finish Guide to Building and Navigating Partnerships
• Storytelling for Impact: Humanize the Numbers 
• Data to Decisions: Practical Guides for Better Data-Driven Decision Making  
• Accessible & Inclusive Event Planning for Knowledge Mobilization

For more information, visit the RIC website and/or contact Nadine Quehl.

Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning at CIHR: Integrated and End-of-Grant Approaches

SSHRC Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization

Doing more with what you know: Knowledge mobilization toolkit by Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions

Patient-Oriented Research Level of Engagement Tool (PORLET) by Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research

Indigenous Research Level of Engagement Tool (IRLET) tool by Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research, with IRLET Online Training  available through First Nations University of Canada