Past Events

The annual Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Symposium, led by the University of Guelph (U of G) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is back in Spring 2024 with a focus on building skills for the future of KTT in agri-food. Every year this symposium brings together participants from government, academia, industry and regional communities to support networking and capacity development in the agri-food KTT community, and to learn more about ongoing KTT projects funded by the Ontario Agri-food Innovation Alliance.

The 2024 Grower Information Days will focus on production of muck vegetables through informative talks and discussions. Research results, industry new product releases, and special guest speakers on topics of muck vegetable production will be the emphasis. Please join us for the carrot session on Wednesday and the onion session on Thursday. In person presentations will occur for our local growers and will also be live streamed for other non-local growers. Coffee and lunch will be provided and registration is not required.

You’ve done the research and created the outputs. But how do you know that you’re reaching everyone who might be interested? Get tips on how to make your knowledge products as accessible as possible so they can be understood and used to their fullest potential. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Fact sheets and policy briefs are summaries of research findings aimed at supporting evidence-based decision-making. Learn how to communicate the value of your research to support public polices, industry decisions, and more! By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

The Rural Symposium is an annual opportunity for University of Guelph graduate students to showcase their rural research to policymakers, policy analysts, and program staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The event facilitates knowledge mobilization and network building between graduate students at the University of Guelph, researchers, and OMAFRA.

In this advanced session, help your audience understand the patterns and key insights hidden within your datasets by transforming them into meaningful and impactful visuals. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Learn about current graduate research and network with OMAFRA personnel, U of G faculty and graduate students in the department. Register now

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:

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. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

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: