Knowledge Transfer Strategies Need to Engage Citizens to Be Successful

Canadian Policy Research Networks has published several presentations from the recent Knowledge in Motion Conference (October 16-18, 2008) at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The October 30, 2008 edition of CPRN’s e-newsletter notes: “Successfully transferring knowledge is essential for research institutions seeking to influence public policy and lay the groundwork for implementing change. At …

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From the Chairs: A Discussion of Knowledge Translation Research

Come to the KTE Community of Practice dinner and panel discussion, on Monday, November 17, 2008, 6-9 pm, at Matignon Restaurant, 51 St. Nicholas Street, Toronto. Cost: $40. This evening will not only feature excellent French cuisine but will provide the KTE Community of Practice members with an opportunity to hear updates and discussion from …

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Room change for KTECOP meeting on September 25

Please note that the room number has changed for our next KTECOP meeting on Thursday, September 25. The location is now Room T321 (third floor of research tower), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 33 Russell Street (Russell and Spadina). Join us for a presentation by Melanie Barwick on “Developing a Community of Practice Model for …

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Knowledge in Motion 2008

The Knowledge in Motion conference will take place October 16-18, 2008, in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Registration is now live at www.knowledgeinmotion2008.ca. For information on registration procedures only, contact Paula Tulk, Conference Services, Memorial University, at (709) 737-4003 or by e-mail at ptulk@mun.ca. For information on all other conference matters contact Paul Murphy, Knowledge …

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Institute for Work and Health presents a short research course on Intervention Mapping

IWH is holding a research short course on Intervention Mapping. Some members of KTE Community of Practice might be interested. Intervention Mapping: Developing and Evaluating Theory and Evidence-Based Programs July 21-22, 2008 89 Chestnut Street University of Toronto Do you have an interest in evaluating program interventions? Would you like to develop new planning and evaluation …

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Next meeting: June 11th, 2008

EVALUATION AND KTE: A FACILITATED DISCUSSION OF MEMBERS’ EXPERIENCES Wednesday June 11, 2008 4:30 pm-6:00 pm Institute for Work and Health, Boardroom 481 University Avenue, Suite 800 (St. Patrick station) Toronto, ON Space is limited To RSVP, please contact Dee Kramer dkramer@uwaterloo.ca; 416 467 6272

Knowledge in Motion Conference

Knowledge in Motion ’08 Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada October 16-18, 2008 Knowledge in Motion ’08 is an international conference exploring how higher education institutions (HEIs) mobilize knowledge to affect regional development. Download the call for papers (deadline March 31, 2008). For more information, visit www.mun.ca/harriscentre.

GTA Rehab Best Practices Day 2008

This event may be of interest to some of you.  Best Practices Day 2008 Using Research Evidence; Changing Rehabilitation Practice February 29, 2008 Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 123 Queen Street West, Toronto http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/bpd2008.asp