Knowledge Mobilization for Humanities Researchers

Session Description

Humanities researchers, how can you capture and connect with your audience? Knowledge mobilization and public outreach are increasingly significant components of research funding applications, but how can you do it well? Join the Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) and the Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) on December 14th from 11:30am-1pm for a deep dive into this exciting opportunity to increase the impact of your research. This session will help you to:

• Build a feasible and fundable mobilization plan
• Make the most of your student interns and HQP
• Plan for project longevity
• Understand the role social media plays in public outreach
• And: Tech talk - how to decide on media formats, platforms and apps

Panelists:

Anver Emon (Professor & Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Law & Department of History; Director, Institute for Islamic Studies)

Anna Korteweg (Professor, Department of Sociology, UTM)

Anna Shternshis (Al & Malka Green Professor of Yiddish and Diaspora Studies, Germanic Languages & Literatures; Director, Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies)