Knowledge Mobilisation and Co-production Workshop

About

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

This one-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 knowledge mobilisation, including co-production. The course will include real-world examples and practical tips which attendees can apply to their research projects.

The workshop is aimed at researchers, practitioners and professional staff interested in understanding how knowledge can be accessed, used and applied to inform policy and practice. 

At the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

  • come up with a definition of KM and examples of KM in practice;
  • explain how KM differs from knowledge dissemination, exchange or transfer;
  • identify diverse KM outputs and determine their suitability for different contexts;
  • draft a timeline for KM and a KM plan;
  • identify co-production as a central component to KM, as well as a standalone research method;
  • understand what co-production really means, and how we can use co-production to produce successful and meaningful outputs;
  • understand methods to measure and evaluate KM and co-production.

Tutors

Dr Sarah Morton

Sarah Janac

Cost

*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below rates

CategoryRate (Card)Rate (invoice/internal UoE transfer)
Student (matriculation details required)£30£50
University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian£60£80
Other academic/NHS£90£110
Industry£180£200

Lunch will be provided. 

There is a cancellation date of 05 April 2026. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. 

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