MobilizeYU
MobilizeYU is a course designed for faculty, graduate students, staff, alumni, and community partners who are interested in learning more about Knowledge Mobilization (KMb).
As part 2 of the inaugural pilot, participants will sign up and participate in an 6-part interactive course. Taught by leading KMb professionals and researchers, participants will about theoretical and practical aspects of effective KMb. They will integrate this knowledge within an applied project.
The course is will be held June 3-19, 2019 and participants need to apply to be enrolled in the course. Details are found below.
6-Part Course
Interactive Course
June 3 to 19, 2019
Leading KMb
Professionals and Researchers
Teach this Interactive Course
Learn
About Theoretical and Practical
Aspects of Effective KMb
Applications are due before 5:00pm on Monday, May 27, 2019.</>
FAQS
Who can apply?
How much does it cost?
The pilot version of the course will be free
What are the course dates?
The course will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Monday, June 3; Thursday, June 6; Monday, June 10; Tuesday, June 11; Monday, June 17; and Wednesday, June 19.
Where will the sessions take place?
The sessions will take place at York University’s Keele Campus, in the Kaneff Tower, Room 519. Participants will also be able to attend online via Zoom.
What topics will be covered?
Topic to be covered will include:
- What is knowledge mobilization: An Introduction
- Building Partnerships
- KMb Planning: Tools and Templates
- Impact and Evaluation
- Products for Dissemination
- Ethically Considerations
WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION (KMB) ANYWAYS?
Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) is a suite of services that enhances the two-way connection between researchers and community stakeholders so that research and evidence can inform decisions about public policy and professional practice.
CONTACT
For more information, please contact Krista Jensen, Knowledge Mobilization Officer at kejensen@yorku.ca