A new initiative designed to amplify Brock research and scholarship officially launches next week \u2014 in a space created for a similar purpose.<\/p>\n
The Brock Research Impact Learning Network<\/a> is holding its inaugural event on Monday, Dec. 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in RFP 216. The event is free and open to Brock faculty, students and staff. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance<\/a>.<\/p>\n During the event, a panel of three Brock faculty will share their experiences with research impact along with insights on advancing impact-oriented work, including integrating strategies into research and funding applications.<\/p>\n The panel consists of Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung, Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies and Canada Research Chair Matthew Kwan, and Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak.<\/p>\n \u201cAll researchers aim to make a meaningful difference through their work, and those differences take many forms, like contributing to experts\u2019 understanding within a discipline, creating new technology, devices or cultural artifacts, solving specific problems for research partners, or driving policy, social, or organizational changes,\u201d says Vice-President, Research Tim Kenyon.<\/p>\n \u201cBrock\u2019s Research Enterprise is committed to helping researchers ensure that their work makes the biggest difference it can,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n