Upcoming Events

Join Beef@Guelph on two evenings for engaging presentations and conversations on a variety of topics for cow-calf and feedlot producers.  

Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define "knowledge mobilization" Identify why knowledge mobilization is important Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning Compare and contrast End of Grant KT and Integrated KT Apply the principles of knowledge mobilization to their research...

How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media.  By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Recognize various opportunities for dissemination of research to non-academic audiences  Select an appropriate option for dissemination...

Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what clear language communication is Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization Explain the importance of identifying and understanding the needs of your audience Evaluate the clarity of various communication pieces Construct clear language communication using organization,...

Are you interested in learning about rural research emerging from U of G? Join faculty and students at the 2025 Rural Research Symposium.

Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify a range of key audiences and potential goals for engagement Consider different levels and types of community engagement before, during and following the research process Incorporate practical tips and important considerations in their own engagement efforts

When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization efforts. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KTT Discuss common challenges and best practices in KTT evaluation Use strategies to identify KTT measures and indicators Explain trade-offs in deciding what and how to measure Select appropriate KTT evaluation goals Build a logic model or...

Join the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA) for a day of exploring and celebrating Indigenous research in action.  Participants will gather in a virtual space to foster dialogue and a deeper understanding of balanced, responsible, and respectful research with Indigenous Peoples and communities.  Presentations and panel discussions will cover various topics including community gardens and seed lodges, environmental health, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with speakers and ask questions. ...