Approaches to KMb – Examples from U of G

Summary & Objectives:

How can you share research and engage with non-academic audiences? During this workshop, you will hear from a panel of projects and programs here at the University of Guelph about their approaches to knowledge mobilization (KMb). Speakers from across sectors will discuss their strategies for engaging stakeholders, mobilizing knowledge and planning for impact.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have learned about:

• Approaches to stakeholder engagement and knowledge mobilization from several projects and programs at U of G
• Lessons learned about best practices in knowledge mobilization
• Useful resources for knowledge mobilization at U of G

Speaker:

Elizabeth Shantz,
Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Research Innovation Office, University of Guelph

Guest speakers from three different U of G research projects:

• Kat Eckert, Guelph Family Health Study
• Heather White, Soils at Guelph
• Kevin Morey, Wild Ontario

Register for the Approaches to KMb session