British Columbia Events

Networks Leadership Symposium, Nov 12-13, Victoria

by Pat Atherton April 30, 2013

If Networks Are The Answer, What Is The Question? Re-Thinking Networks Themes: Should we be re-thinking networks? What do we know about creating and managing networks? How do we know if networks are working? How do we sustain or transform networks over time, or wind them down? Interested in exploring the science and practice of [...]

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BC KT CoP Meeting – March 28 2013

by Megan Schellenberg March 18, 2013

Hello BC KT CoP members, Our next in-person meeting will take place on Thursday March 28, 2013, from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (818 West 10th Ave), Vancouver. If you would like to join via teleconference or WebEx, please email Paula Rushton at pwrushton@gmail.com or Megan Schellenberg at mschellenberg@msfhr.org. The agenda and [...]

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Knowledge Translation Training Opportunity with KT Canada

by Megan Schellenberg February 19, 2013

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) is excited to partner with KT Canada on their 2013 Summer Institute for Knowledge Translation. Call for Applications This year’s theme is “Challenges in the Science and Practice of Knowledge Translation”.  The Summer Institute will be held in Hamilton, ON from June 17-19, 2013. This competition is [...]

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KT training course for VCHRI-affiliated* researchers and staff

by Lupin Battersby January 31, 2013

The Knowledge Translation Program at St. Michaels Hospital, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute invite applicants for the Foundations of Knowledge Translation Course. This course aims to increase application of knowledge by supporting partnerships between researchers and knowledge users (clinicians and managers) to bridge relevant knowledge to [...]

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BC KT CoP Meeting

by Megan Schellenberg January 3, 2013

Please join us for the next BC KT Community of Practice meeting! Date: Wednesday January 16, 2013 Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm Location: The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver Guest Speakers: Kora DeBeck and Michaela Montaner (who will speak about their KT work at the Urban Health Research Initiative) There is WebEx and [...]

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Research Days 2012 – Knowledge Mobilization: Research to Action

by Megan Schellenberg November 1, 2012

Northern Health presents Research Days 2012, taking place in Prince George, BC, November 15 & 16, 2012. The 2012 conference theme is knowledge mobilization and the objectives are to: Showcase Northern BC research and knowledge to action projects; Profile advances in knowledge translation science; Maximize knowledge exchange through program sessions and networking opportunities; and Add to [...]

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Research: Planning for Impacts

by Megan Schellenberg June 25, 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Michael Smith Laboratories, Lecture Theater (Room 102) University of British Columbia, 2185 East Mall, Vancouver, BC Speakers: Dr Evan Wood and Robyn Sussel Moderator: Lucie McNeil An effective communications strategy can benefit the entire research project lifecycle, from engaging stakeholders in project development, to mobilizing research outputs in [...]

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Webinar: “From the Lab to the Mainstream: Strategies for Communicating Dementia Research & Care to the Media”

by Megan Schellenberg June 13, 2012

The UBC arm of the Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network (CDKTN) is pleased to announce a free webinar –  “From the Lab to the Mainstream: Strategies for Communicating Dementia Research & Care to the Media”.  DATE:  June 26, 2012 TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM PDT | 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT Where: Online with Adobe [...]

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BC KT CoP Meeting

by Megan Schellenberg May 16, 2012

Are you a knowledge translation(KT) specialist or simply interested in learning more about KT in British Columbia (BC)? The next BC KT Community of Practice (CoP) meeting will be held on Monday June 11, 2012 from 3:30-5:00 pm PST at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. This group is open to BC-based KT specialists, [...]

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