WaterLeadership

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WaterLeadership, a program offered by the Water Institute, develops global water leaders by focusing on skills, knowledge, and networks that move research into action and support informed decision-making. The training sessions cover a range of topics related to communication, Knowledge Mobilization (KM), and leadership development. 

The modules are designed to meet the following learning objectives for participants:

  • Effectively communicate your research to non-academic audiences.
  • Translate and share your knowledge and ideas across disciplines and between organizations.
  • Apply knowledge mobilization tools and techniques to maximize research impact.
  • Build and expand collaborations that help embed water research in public, private and nonprofit sector decision-making at local, regional, national and global levels.

Fall 2022 Schedule

Title Schedule Guest presenter Registration
Evolution of Science Communications Tuesday, September 20, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Location: DC 1304
David Janzen, Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Department of Communication Arts  
Sharing Science:
Effective Presentations

Tuesday, November 22, 12:30 – 2:00 pm ET
Location: DC 1304
Lunch will be served

Elise Vist, UW Writing and Communication Centre  

Winter 2023 Schedule

Title Schedule Guest presenter  
Sharing Science:
Clear Language Writing
Tuesday, February 14, 12:30 – 2:00 pm ET
Location: DC 1304
Lunch will be served
UW Writing and Communication Centre (Special guest Elisabeth Van Stam, Writing and Communications Advisor, Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs, STEM Specialist)  
Impact Pathways: Strategies for
Promoting the Uptake of Research
Tuesday, April 18, 12:30 – 2:00 pm ET
Location: DC 1304
Lunch will be served
Nancy Goucher, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist Register Now