Knowledge mobilization is a research practice that, like most research, begins with particular questions that build collaborations, share knowledge, and translate information into action. Knowledge mobilization is a creative and exciting way that  research can create tangible, useful, and useable solutions within our local, national, and global communities today. Effective knowledge mobilization includes all of the activities, results, and participants that contribute and make use of the knowledge gathered within and beyond research contexts. As a community based practice, knowledge mobilization strategies can assist in creating more supportive, accessible, effective, and reciprocal partnerships across research and design processes. 

 

My approach to community engaged research is influenced by the Institute for Community Engaged Research (ICER),which is a collaborative and interdisciplinary research space at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. ICER is committed to research that supports diversity, equity, and social justice by facilitating the participation of community members, organizations, students, and academics as co-researchers. If you're interested in learning more about community engagement, check out one of our recent publications, In the Know: A Knowledge Mobilization Guide for Communities.

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