An introduction to knowledge mobilisation

It takes on average 17 years for clinical research to turn into policy and practice. How do we reduce this gap?  

This half-day workshop offers an introduction to knowledge mobilisation (KM) as an approach to enable research impact. Knowledge Mobilisation challenges the one-way dissemination of research which often occurs at the end of a research project and instead advocates for an integrative, two-way and co-produced approach to impact.  

Whilst there is no one right way to “do knowledge mobilisation”, this course will offer insights into key components of and approaches to knowledge mobilisation. The course will include real-world examples and practical tips which attendees can apply to their research projects.  

If you want to place an order on behalf of someone else, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk.  

If this course is fully booked, please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk to be added to the waiting list (please include your name, course name and course date).

By the end of this course, you will learn how to:  

• come up with a definition of KM and feel more comfortable around terminology
• understand different approaches to and components of KM
• identify diverse KM outputs and determine their suitability for different contexts
• use quick and easy KM “hacks”
• think about ways to measure and evaluate KM
• explore various components of KM in your own time during a focused activity

This course is suitable for researchers, practitioners and professional staff interested in understanding how knowledge can be accessed, used and applied to inform policy and practice.  

This course is designed for academic, public sector and charity workers and we are offering it at a discounted price for people working in those sectors. It may also be possible to offer places to commercial organisations - please email education@edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk for further information about availability, applicable booking fees and how to book.