Knowledge Mobilization

Researchers for Change: Engagement, Mobilization and Impact at the Graduate Level

"Researchers for Change" was a pilot knowledge exchange initiative bringing together graduate students from different disciplines to build capacity for engagement, collaboration, action and creativity in graduate research. Through three facilitated roundtable discussions, participants connected with peers in person and online to reflect on, question, and explore the opportunities and challenges that come with being an engaged researcher/mobilizer.

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Creative Knowledge Mobilization at the Graduate Level (February 15, 2023, 12-1pm)

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Knowledge Mobilization

Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization

 

The Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization, developed by CESI in collaboration with Open Learning and Educational Development, is a professional development opportunity offered entirely online. Through three eight-week courses, participants learn to identify and address barriers to knowledge mobilization, and use tools and techniques to enhance the impact of research and facilitate the development of evidence-informed policy and practice.

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Knowledge Mobilization

Waterloo Wellington KMb Community

The Waterloo Wellington Knowledge Mobilization Community is an informal group of knowledge mobilization practitioners seeking to develop new skills, share best practices, and connect with peers. Members are committed to bridging the gap between best available evidence and practice. We are focused on sharing resources and ideas to create a strong community and advance KMb knowledge in the Guelph, Wellington, Kitchener & Waterloo region.

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Knowledge Mobilization

Sharing Knowledge with Indigenous Communities: Knowledge Mobilization Forum Event

On June 13, 2022, CESI and the Waterloo Wellington Knowledge Mobilization Community hosted Sharing Knowledge with Indigenous Communities as part of the 2022 Knowledge Mobilization Forum. This event brought together knowledge mobilization practitioners and community engaged researchers (faculty, staff, students and others) to reflect about knowledge systems and approaches to engagement with Indigenous peoples, tour the Wisahkotewinowak Tea Garden, and experience the 

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Knowledge Mobilization

Innovative Research at CESI and CSAHS Posters

In February 2018, CESI held a poster exhibit at the 10C community hub in downtown Guelph. The poster exhibit at 10C provided a snapshot of the innovative and community-driven research conducted on a breadth of topics by researchers at Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS).

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Poster
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CESI Special Project
Knowledge Mobilization

“A Circle of Care”: Building community together in Guelph-Wellington

Every day at CESI, we have the privilege of partnering with a number of individuals and organizations who work tirelessly towards a more just, inclusive, and caring community. Their vision is bold and fierce, their passion is contagious, and their commitment to social change is driving tangible transformation. Together, they make Guelph and Wellington a better place to live for all.

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Poster
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CESI Special Project
Knowledge Mobilization

Aftershock Artwork Exhibit At 10C For Black Heritage Month 2021

Despite temporarily being closed, the 10C gallery space remained lively and activated in the front window throughout COVID-related lockdowns in 2021. As part of the collaborative agreement between the University of Guelph and 10C, CESI has access to the 10C gallery space for one month per year.

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CESI Special Project
Community Engaged Teaching and Learning
Knowledge Mobilization

Knowledge Mobilization Bursary for Graduate Students

Since its introduction in 2017, the University of Guelph's Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization has offered training in knowledge mobilization and evidence-informed decision-making to hundreds of professionals.

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Knowledge Mobilization

Knowledge Mobilization Bursary for Not-For-Profits

Since it was launched in 2017, the University of Guelph’s Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization has helped professionals from the academic, policy, and service delivery sectors gain skills in knowledge mobilization and evidence-based decision making.

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Knowledge Mobilization

Poster Exhibit: Innovative Research at CESI and CSAHS

This poster exhibit was displayed at the 10C community hub in downtown Guelph in February 2018. It features 10 innovative research projects conducted by researchers at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS). Projects were selected by CESI and CSAHS Dean's Office and covered a variety of themes, including food waste, violence against women, sustainability, and civic issues (see below for a full list). Together, they provide a snapshot of the innovative research underway on a range of topics at both CESI and CSAHS.

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Karen Nelson, Angela Annis, Kirby Calvert, Barbara Morrongiello, Carly Fraser, Leah Levac, Mavis Morton
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Poster
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CESI Special Project
Knowledge Mobilization