Mobilizing Research

The following resources were developed with and by SFU mobilizers and SFU's Knowledge Mobilization Hub. They are organized by overarching knowledge mobilization activities of dissemination, implementation, and partnering with an additional category of planning because it is so important. Resource types include recorded webinars, summary explainers, blog posts and tools. Questions? Email lupin_battersby@sfu.ca. For more tools and resources see Research Impact Canada.

Knowledge mobilization planning

Resources introducing knowledge mobilization and for developing a knowledge mobilization plan.

• Knowledge mobilization: Resources and tips to get started Library knowledge mobilization resources and guidance page. 
• What is knowledge mobilization? Jump-start your summer learning now! Blog post by Lupin Battersby, May 19, 2020.

Disseminating your research

Strategies and tips for communicating your research in formats other than traditional academic approaches.

Media and digital activities

• Getting media attention Webinar with Valorie Crooks and Tiffany Akins. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, January 29, 2021.
• How to succeed in media interviews Webinar with Megan Mackenzie. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, October 20, 2022.
• TikTok for academics Webinar with Penína Sara-Lynn Harding. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, March 10, 2023.
• Twitter for academics: Your starter guide Blog post by Lupin Battersby, October 7, 2021.
• Twitter for researchers: Webinar with Scott Lear and Ian Young. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, February 26, 2021.
• Blogging your research: Tips for getting started: Blog post by Alice Fleerackers and Lupin Battersby, November 18, 2020.
• Websites as a mobilization tool: Webinar with Elise Mallory. Hosted by SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, January 25, 2022.
• Building a website for your program of research, project, or lab? My top 10 tips: Blog post by Lupin Battersby, May 14, 2021.

Film, podcasting, visuals and approaches 

• Using graphic novels to share research stories Webinar with Stacy Leigh Pigg. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, April 1, 2022.
• Using film to mobilize health research findings Webinar with Angela Kaida and Azra Bhanji. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, March 1, 2022.
• Visually communicate your research Webinar with Natasha Vitkin. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, October 15, 2021.
• Podcasting your research Webinar with Hannah McGregor. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, November 3, 2020.
• The power of story with researcher as character Webinar with Lynne Quarmby. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, December 7, 2022.

Influencing policy

• Influencing Policy Webinar with Zafar Adeel. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, December 3, 2020.
• Learn more about how to share your research with policymakers by reviewing our Research Meets Policy two-page summary explainer documents: 
  • Introducing Research Communication, 2021
  • Connecting With Your Audience, 2021
  • Writing For Your Audience, 2021
  • Getting the Media Involved, 2021

Engagement and co-production

Working with community is an essential aspect of good knowledge mobilization—get started here.

• Establishing healthy partnerships Webinar with Rachel Nelson. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, November 18, 2022.
• Indigenous partnerships and OCAP Webinar with Lyana Patrick. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, October 7, 2022.
• Engaging community events Webinar with Janet Webber and Seth Erais. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, February 20, 2022.
• Integrated knowledge mobilization toolkit Eight knowledge briefs. Developed by the University of Dundee Open Research working group and the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub.
• Tools for doing integrated knowledge translation Webinar with Mei Lan Fang and Lupin Battersby. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, April 12, 2023.

Implementation

• Knowledge mobilization in the context of complexity Webinar with Diane Finegood. Hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, February 15, 2023.
• Implementation Science 101 Webinar with Lindsay Nettlefold, Sarah Munro, and Sonia Singh. Hosted by Michael Smith Health Research BC, February 3, 2023.