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Partnering for Knowledge Mobilization
This document discusses knowledge mobilization (KMb) and the work of York University's KMb unit from 2006 to 2011. It defines KMb as supporting collaborations between researchers and communities to enable social innovation. The KMb unit brokered over 200 partnerships, raised $17.6 million in funding, and engaged 240 faculty and 142 graduate students. Examples are provided of KMb projects that informed policy changes and economic development around inclusivity, sustainability, and emergency response planning. The document promotes KMb tools and highlights the role research can play in addressing social issues.
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- 1. Partnering for Knowledge Mobilization DavidPhipps, PhD, MBA Director, Research Services & Knowledge Exchange
- 2. Maximize the Impactof Research: Martha Piper (2002) “We must translate our research findings in the human sciences into public policy and social programs” “Knowledge Transfer in the human sciences – the transfer of findings into policy and programs – is as important as technology transfer in the engineering and natural sciences.”
- 3. KMb – whatis it? • Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) is a suite of services that supports collaborations between non-commercial research and expertise and the public, private and non- profit sectors. • KMb (the process) can enable enhanced social innovation (the outcome). • KMb is the university’s contribution to social innovation and allows partners from the public, private and non-profit sectors to leverage investments in university research.
- 4. KMb throughout theResearch Cycle Social media Plan Consultation Web site Partnerships Town hall Research forum Theatre Posters Policy brief PSA Disseminate Execute Practice guideline Populations Popular press Clinical practice Social Marketing Intervention studies videos Internships Surveys, case studies, Evaluate expert panelists Researcher exchange
- 5. York’s KMb UnitFebruary 2006- December 2011 # Faculty Involved 240 # Graduate Students Involved 142 # Information sessions for faculty and students 166 # Information sessions for community 185 # collaborations brokered 246 # agencies involved in KMb partnerships 205 Community Partner funding raised $1.1M Research Contract funding raised $1.2M Total KMb associated grant funding raised $17.6M # web hits +4M # Research Summaries 173 # tweets 5447 #twitter followers 1845 # delicious bookmarks 244 # blog postings (+70,000 views) 294
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- 7. Evaluating Inclusivity ActionPlan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W94hPM2Bb6k&list=UUkz8O0mnDbgER4a ZPoWAheQ&index=40&feature=plpp_video
- 8. Evaluating Inclusivity ActionPlan January 2005: Inclusivity Summit May 2005: HSPC adopted and launched IAP November 2007: IAP Evaluation Launched (Michaela Hynie and Mina Singh: York University + HSPC) December 2007: KM Unit approved matching funding: policy briefs and best practice models February 2008: Evaluation Report Hynie & Singh (2008) The presented to IAP Steering Committee International Journal of rec. to York Region Council invest in 5 new Welcome Centres, create 86 Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, jobs, +48,000 newcomer services delivered Volume 8, Issue 4, pp.117- 124.
- 9. Green Economy Centre http://www.youtube.com/researchimpact#p/a/u/0/J15_lBz5mYU
- 10. South Simcoe: GreenEconomy Centre The Green Economy Centre: an innovative research and education program that initiates, supports and facilitates green economic best practices, ensuring that the rural South Simcoe economy is healthy and sustainable. http://www.nottawasaga.com/get
- 11. South Simcoe: GreenEconomy Centre Launched: April 2010 Funded: Summer 2010 September 2011: •604 business contacted •507 individual visits •39% interest in Green Economy programs •8 loans (total +$1M), 0% interest approved for green projects creating 18 jobs and maintaining 221 jobs
- 12. Dykes Planning Tykes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz9w4n-rhqM
- 13. Toronto Hot WeatherResponse Plan + http://www.thestar.com/article/462613
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- 15. KMb tools ClearLanguage Tool Kit • https://researchimpact.othree.ca/documents/toolsforkmb/kmbtools_research summariespdf CAURA 2011 KMb Tools • http://www.researchimpact.ca/kmbinaction/OutilsMdC/index.html • http://www.researchimpact.ca/kmbinaction/KMbToolBox/index.html KMb Planning Template • http://www.melaniebarwick.com/training.php A Report Detailing the Development of a University-Based Knowledge Mobilization Unit that Enhances Research Outreach and Engagement • http://src-online.ca/index.php/src/article/viewFile/31/57
- 16. KMb throughout theResearch Cycle Social media Plan Consultation Web site Partnerships Town hall Research forum Theatre Posters Policy brief PSA Disseminate Execute Practice guideline Populations Popular press Clinical practice Social Marketing Intervention studies videos Internships Surveys, case studies, Evaluate expert panelists Researcher exchange
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- 18. So what? KMbin their own words… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmIWbsMO93w&list=FLkz8O0mnDbgER4a ZPoWAheQ&index=1&feature=plpp_video
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