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Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) Course – April 8-12, 2019

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Tom Lee

The Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at St. Michael’s Hospital is offering Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT), a 5-day workshop from April 8th to 12th. at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto, Canada. This workshop is designed for health professionals interested in learning how to apply Knowledge Translation (KT) to put research evidence into practice. There are …

Apply by Friday March 22nd! Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) – June 3-7, 2019

February 27, 2019 by Kelly Warmington

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 …

New KMb Journal Club: Ten-point guidelines for an effective process of research impact assessment

February 20, 2019 by David Phipps

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 …

Research and Knowledge Translation & Exchange Specialist – Alzheimer Society of Canada

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Melanie Barwick

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 …

Banff Science Communication Immersive Program

January 31, 2019 by Sara Macdonald

The renowned Banff Science Communications program is a nine-day residency experience for mid-career and advanced professionals interested in science and society. Participants work with some of the world’s leading science communicators to explore different media with the goal of fostering a more engaging role for science in public culture. When?: July 13 to 21, 2019 …

Job Posting: Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator

January 28, 2019 by Stephen MacGregor

Located within the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University and led by Christopher DeLuca, the Classroom Assessment Research Team (CART) works to rethink classroom assessment theory and practice through leading empirical scholarship. CART explores the complexities of educational assessment in schools across several nationally funded projects and in partnership with colleagues from around the world. …

Attention KTECOP Members

January 28, 2019 by Scott Mitchell

The KTECOP listserv (exchange@ktecop.ca) will be discontinued as of February 1, 2019. All members of KTECOP with still have the ability to share news, events, and job postings via the website. Email notifications will now be sent automatically from the website, rather than manually through the listserv. To receive email notifications when new content is …

Knowledge mobilization journal club: Assessing health research and innovation impact: Evolution of a framework and tools in Alberta, Canada

January 28, 2019January 26, 2019 by David Phipps

This month’s journal club comes care of the impact assessment team at Alberta Innovates. It is for their article: Graham, K.E.R., Langlois-Klassen, D., Adam, S.A.M., Chan, L., & Chorzempa, H. (2018) Assessing health research and innovation impact: Evolution of a framework and tools in Alberta, Canada. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analysis, 3, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2018.00025 …

Professorial Lecture – Defining Moments in an Academic Journey: Getting to Impact through Knowledge Translation Research and Practice

January 8, 2019 by Melanie Barwick

Not busy on January 28th at 5:30 pm? Join me for my Professorial Lecture! Defining Moments in an Academic Journey: Getting to Impact through Knowledge Translation Research and Practice. Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning 686 Bay Street, Toronto Barwick PL – January 28, 2019

Knowledge Translation: Tools for Moving Research to Impact

January 14, 2019December 10, 2018 by Melanie Barwick

Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 (12:00-1:30 ET, 9:00-10:30am PT) Presented by Kids Brain Health Network Speakers: 1) Ms. Stephanie Glegg (Knowledge Broker/Facilitator at Sunny Hill Health Centre) 2) Dr. Anneliese Poetz (Knowledge Translation Manager for Kids Brain Health Network) Please register for this webinar (new link is coming!) [https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8556724237982594049] This past summer Stephanie Glegg (Sunny Hill …