{"id":100361,"date":"2025-03-31T15:35:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=100361"},"modified":"2025-03-31T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:35:03","slug":"brock-joins-national-network-to-deepen-research-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2025\/03\/brock-joins-national-network-to-deepen-research-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock joins national network to deepen research impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brock University has joined Research Impact Canada (RIC<\/a>), a national network of more than 20 universities committed to maximizing the impact of research in everyday life through knowledge mobilization and collaboration.<\/p>\n

Acting Vice-President, Research Michelle McGinn says joining RIC is the next step in Brock\u2019s knowledge mobilization efforts, a key priority in the University\u2019s strategic plan, Transforming people, reimagining the future.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe essence of research excellence can be seen through the transformative contributions we make to society,\u201d she says. \u201cKnowledge mobilization connects our scholarship to the wider world, not only by applying the results of our work, but also by creating opportunities for direct input from relevant users to shape our future scholarship.\u201d<\/p>\n

McGinn also notes that research granting agencies, such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada<\/a>, require knowledge mobilization plans as part of the application process, making the RIC network an invaluable asset for Brock scholars.<\/p>\n

Research Impact Manager Jayne Morrish says the newly minted membership reflects Brock\u2019s commitment to make a meaningful difference through research that advances\u00a0societal\u00a0well-being\u00a0by informing policies and programs, helping to create new services and\u00a0improving existing supports for people dealing with a wide range of challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cRather than simply sharing research findings, knowledge mobilization is about ensuring that research is accessible, usable and impactful \u2013 contributing to real-world solutions and long-term change,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Morrish says Brock\u2019s membership in RIC will enhance researchers\u2019 ability to carry out their knowledge mobilization planning, as well as provide access to expertise available that will support them in this process.<\/p>\n

Brock\u2019s Research Impact Unit already offers a supportive and strategic process<\/a> for researchers to plan their knowledge mobilization efforts.<\/p>\n

This process includes identifying:<\/p>\n