Kyle Rich (Brock University) and Larena Hoeber (University of Regina) are excited to share the details of a series of events they have planned in the coming year. The events are funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and designed to build capacity for Interdisciplinary and Impactful sport research.
You can check out a short video introducing all of the events here. This page will be updated with info on how to register for each event as the details become available.
The first event in this series is a Knowledge Translation Field School. You can register for these workshops here. Further details are included below. I’ve also attached a QR code as another way to share the message of the event and to register. Please share this information with your networks, in particular graduate students, honours students, and early career researchers. Check out the details further down this page
Later in the academic year the following events will be launched:
Teaching Case Study Writing Workshop
The workshop will build capacity for participants to develop teaching cases based on existing research or partnerships in a range of disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., management, policy, leisure studies, sociology, community development).
Community Forum
In collaboration with our partners at MLSE Launchpad, we will host a community forum build capacity for successful research partnerships in the sport sector. The forum will develop an understanding of the research process, highlight promising practices for engaging in research partnerships, and profile examples of successful research partnerships in the sport sector.
Podcast Development
A series of five podcasts will be developed and published as part of the State of Sport Management Podcast. The podcasts will showcase the work of graduate students and community partners and focus on innovative research methodologies and how they can be engaged to enhance research impact for various stakeholders in sport.
Pre-Conference Workshop
The workshop will be held in May 2023, in Montreal, Québec. The workshop will engage delegates in interactive sessions on a range of qualitative research methods.
Edited Volume
The edited volume will focus on participatory research methodologies in sport and exercise. The volume will include theoretical foundations and practical considerations of participatory and action-oriented research in sport and exercise contexts.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about these initiatives. Feel free to contact Vivien (project coordinator) at vu22va@brocku.ca. We look forward to connecting with many of you in the next year.
Now, back to the event of this fall (you can register for these workshops here):
Knowledge Translation Field School
The Knowledge Translation Field School will provide participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge translation training and mentorship.
Although knowledge translation, especially creative approaches to it, are an important skill set for researchers, this is not commonly taught as part of graduate curriculums. The Knowledge Translation Field School will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in an online knowledge translation training and mentorship initiative. The series of four, 2-hour workshop-style webinars are designed to enhance theoretical knowledge of and practical skills related to knowledge mobilization and translation. Session descriptions are provided below. Graduate students who participate in the Field School will also the opportunity to work with a senior scholar to develop a KT output to communicate the implications of either partner’s work to the general public.
Session 1: Intro to Knowledge Mobilization
November 1, 1:00pm EDT | 12:00pm CDT | 11:00am MDT | 10:00am PDT | 2:00pm ADT
Knowledge Mobilization is a term used to define the connection between research knowledge and the real-world. Knowledge Mobilization occurs when research knowledge is applied to help facilitate real-world impact on policy and society. It is the process of adapting knowledge to increase research uptake and inform decisions, while also connecting researchers and their work to organizations and communities outside the university. In this workshop, you will be introduced to Knowledge Mobilization theory, strategies, and tools by Jayne Morrish, the Knowledge Mobilization Officer at Brock University.
Session 2: Policy Briefs
November 8, 1:00pm EST| 12:00pm CST | 11:00am MST | 10:00am PST | 2:00pm AST
Being able to clearly communicate important information and recommendations for action to decision makers is the key to knowledge mobilization in policy. To do this effectively, you have to know the “so what” behind your research and have a clear direction for how policy-makers should use the knowledge you generate. One way to do this is through briefing notes or policy briefs. Briefs are “the currency” for the movement of knowledge in politics and therefore, they are an effective way of mobilizing research knowledge for policy makers. In this session, we will review (1) what a brief is, (2) what different kinds of briefs exists, and (3) what strategies exist for structuring a brief and getting your ideas for how to solve critical issues onto the desk of someone who can use it. The session will be facilitated by Drs. Ashleigh Weeden (Community Development Practitioner and Policy Researcher from the University of Guelph) and Kyle Rich (Policy Researcher and Associate Professor at Brock University).
Session 3: Graphical Abstracts and Visualizations
November 15, 1:00pm EST| 12:00pm CST | 11:00am MST | 10:00am PST | 2:00pm AST
This session will provide a brief introduction to graphical abstracts. We will discuss the use of graphical abstracts for knowledge mobilization/translation and science communication, review key principles to follow while creating your own graphical abstract, discuss some of the practical aspects of creating a graphical abstract (e.g., What program do I use? Where do I start?), and lead you through an example of putting these concepts into practice. Participants are encouraged – but not required – to bring their own manuscript or an article of interest with them to follow along! Graphic design considerations and best practices for sharing visualizations on social media will also be reviewed. The session will be facilitated by Larissa Rowdon (Graduate student) and Jayne Morrish (Knowledge Mobilization Officer) from Brock University.
Session 4: Speaking to and writing for the Media
November 22, 1:00pm EST| 12:00pm CST | 11:00am MST | 10:00am PST | 2:00pm AST
Media play an important role in getting research out into the public domain by conveying information and insights to non-specialist, broad audiences. To effectively work with mainstream print, radio, web and television outlets, it’s vital to know how they function and the various communications styles they use to connect with their followers. This session will cover the basics of how various media operate, how to engage and work effectively with media, plain language principles, and supports within and outside of universities that will help researchers convey their message. This session will be facilitated by Cathy Majtenyi (Media Relations Specialist) and Maryanne St. Denis (Manager, Content and Communications) from Brock University.
