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Dancause, Luc Ph.D.Partnership and Innovation Support OfficeUniversity of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM)
Elissalde, Jérôme M.Sc.Research OfficeUniversity of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM)
CAURA 2011Ottawa – Ontario, May 18th 2011
KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION:WHERE IS UQAM AT?
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Knowledge mobilization
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Our definition
«[Translation] Knowledge mobilization is all of the
processes designed to share various kinds of knowledge(research, practices, experiences and culture) in order tocreate new forms of knowledge that can be used tosupport action. Knowledge mobilization is the result ofstrategies for networking, exchange and enhancingknowledge (dissemination and transfer). »
Groupe de Recherche Médias et Santé – UQAM, 2010
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Contexte UQAM
• Établissement du réseau de l’Université du Québec
• 1979 et 2003 : Politique des services aux collectivités– Création du Service aux collectivités
• Réflexion sur la mobilisation des connaissances– L’UQAM, une mission particulière de mobilisation des
connaissances (2009)
=> Soutenir les activités déjà existantes, mettre à profit les expertises de l’institution
Équipe de soutien à la mobilisation des connaissances - UQAM
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Numerous initiatives at UQAM
• Faculties, chairs, institutes, centres and researchgroups
• Joint research with communities
• Research partnerships
• Multidisciplinary groups
• Community services
• Interships and student placements
• Enhancement of research and expertise
• …
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Un soutien accru à la mobilisation des connaissances
• Stratégie intégrée de mobilisation des connaissances basée sur une gamme d’outils et de services
• Équipe de soutien à la mobilisation des connaissances– Bureau du vice-recteur à la Recherche et à la création
• Service des partenariats et du soutien à l'innovation (SePSI)
• Service de la recherche et de la création (SRC)
• Service aux collectivités (SAC)
• Participation au Réseau Impact Recherche
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Development of increased support for knowledge mobilization
• Identification of opportunities
• Networking
• Support for developingpartnerships
• Capacity development
• Promotion and dissemination
Chercheurs et
étudiants
Partenaires
UQAM
Researchers and students
Faculties, institutes, departments
Partners
UQAM
Close cooperationKnowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
The challenges of knowledge mobilization
• What is knowledge?• How is knowledge transmitted?• What knowledge do we want mobilized? All of it?• Does knowledge already exist or must it be constructed?• Just because knowledge exists does not mean it is used.• Who should be in charge of knowledge mobilization?• Development of a research culture in organisations.• Cooperative governance of projects.• Breaking down the silos (= changing cultures).• Going beyond the researcher/practicioner dichotomy.• …
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
Dancause, Luc [email protected] 514 987 3000 Ext. 4943
Elissalde, Jérôme [email protected] 514 987 3000 Ext. 3890
Twitter: @mdc_uqam
KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION SUPPORT TEAM
Université du Québec à Montréal
Knowledge Mobilization Support Team - UQAM
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