The KMb Unit has developed the following resources to help researchers plan, develop and implement effective activities to help maximize the impact of their research. Please feel free to reach out to the KMb Unit for tailored support for your knowledge mobilization needs.
Videos
In this video we introduce key concepts and services in knowledge mobilization and is part of our overall effort to help connect research to policy or professional practice.
MobilizeU - York University
MobilizeU is an 8-week virtual knowledge mobilization course designed for faculty researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff, alumni, and community partners who are interested in learning more about Knowledge Mobilization (KMb).
Click here for more details.
Clear Language Writing and Design
York’s KMb Unit provides leadership in the development of Clear Language Writing and Design. ResearchSnapshots, Infographics and other tools and resources help researchers and their partners clearly communicate their research findings to diverse audiences.
ResearchSnapshots
ResearchSnapshots are summaries of single research studies. They summarize research and research findings in simple, straight forward language, and provide contact information for the researcher. Click here to access the library of ResearchSnapshots which have been developed by the KMb Unit. For more information on our methodology and preliminary outcomes, please see the following publication.
Infographics
Infographics visually represent research data and information and are an exciting way to communicate research findings. The KMb Unit has developed a guide for developing infographics and templates which researchers can use to help build their own research project infographic. Contact us for more details.
Knowledge Mobilization Planning
Knowledge Mobilization planning is one of our key services. We work with researchers to develop KMb plans for grant applications. Here is a list of resources we recommend that can support your planning efforts:
Guides
- Guide to Continuing Education opportunities specific to KMb planning
- KMb Toolkit's guide to collaborative KMb planning
- Melanie Barwick's guide to collaborative KMb planning
- KNAER's guide to collaborative KMb planning
- Guide to stakeholder engagement
- Guide to impact planning
- Guide to Infographics
- Guide to evaluation
- Guide to dissemination
Scholarly Publications
In recent years, knowledge mobilization has become a field of study within academia. Below are links to scholarly publications about knowledge mobilization: