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Creative Knowledge Mobilization Workshop Series 2026-2027

Event Description

How can researchers use creative methods to reach beyond academic journals and connect with broader audiences?

Join the SFU Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi), the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub, and the UBC Public Humanities Hub for a four-part, hands-on workshop series exploring creative approaches to knowledge mobilization. Designed for researchers, graduate students, practitioners, and community partners, this series will introduce practical skills for translating research into engaging, accessible, and impactful public-facing formats.

Grounded in the principles of community-engaged research, public humanities, and knowledge mobilization, each workshop will explore how creative methods can strengthen relationships with communities, make research more accessible, and support meaningful public engagement. Participants will learn directly from experienced practitioners while gaining practical skills they can apply to their own research, teaching, and community partnerships.

Registration

  • $20 per individual workshop

  • $75 for the complete four-workshop series

We are committed to making this series accessible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch.

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Workshop 1: Research Through Film

Date: October 16, 2026

Time: 10:00-12:00; 13:00-15:30

Location: Place of Many Trees, UBC
Instructor: Dr. Jessica Hallenbeck

Part 1: Introduction to Collaborative Filmmaking (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

This lecture-based session introduces the fundamentals of visual storytelling and examines how collaborative filmmaking can document lived experiences, amplify community voices, and communicate research in compelling and accessible ways.

Part 2: Project Workshop (1:00–3:30 p.m.)

This hands-on session gives participants an opportunity to explore and develop their own film or research projects with Jessica and in small groups. Participants must provide a brief description of the project they would like to workshop. Part 2 is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lunch provided. 

More details here: https://publichumanities.ubc.ca/research-through-film/

 

Workshop 2: Podcasting

Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00; 13:00-15:30
Location: Unnamed PubLab (Room HC 2960), SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street
Instructor: Dr. Hannah McGregor and Garth Mullins

Part 1: Podcasting as Movement Journalism (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

Activist, author and podcaster Garth Mullins will discuss his work on the podcast Crackdown and introduce the idea of “movement journalism”: journalism created with and for communities directly affected by the issues being covered.

Part 2: How to Create a Research Podcast (1:00–3:30 p.m.)

Dr. Hannah McGregor will lead a practical, hands-on session exploring how to develop a podcast grounded in research and community engagement. Participants will learn how to shape an idea, translate research into compelling audio, and design a podcast that reaches and engages broader audiences. Participants must provide a brief description of the podcast or research project they would like to explore. Part 2 is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Lunch provided. 

Workshop 3: Mobilizing Research Through Social Media

Date: TBD, February, 2027
Time: 10:00-12:00; 13:00-15:30
Location: UBC
Instructor: [Instructors]

Part 1: Research and Social Media (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

This lecture-based session will introduce key principles and strategies for translating research into clear, engaging social media content. Participants will explore how different platforms can be used to reach broader audiences, foster dialogue, and mobilize knowledge.

Part 2: Social Media Project Workshop (1:00–3:30 p.m.)

This hands-on session will give participants an opportunity to develop a social media strategy or content for a specific research or community-engaged project, with guidance from the facilitator and feedback from a small group. Participants must provide a brief description of the project they would like to workshop.Part 2 is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lunch provided. 

Workshop 4: Scholarly Zine-Making

Date: TBD, March, 2027
Time: 10:00-12:00; 13:00-15:30
Location: Unnamed PubLab (Room HC 2960), SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street
Instructors: Mauve Pagé and Lupin Battersby

Part 1: Zine Making and Knowledge Mobilization (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

This introductory session will explore the intersection of zine making and knowledge mobilization principles. Participants will consider how zines can translate research, amplify community knowledge, encourage dialogue, and communicate complex ideas in creative and accessible ways.

Part 2: Zine-Making Workshop (1:00–3:30 p.m.)

This hands-on session will guide participants through developing and creating a zine inspired by their own research or community-engaged project. Participants will have time to experiment, receive guidance from the facilitator, and share ideas in a small group. Participants must provide a brief description of the project they would like to explore.Part 2 is limited to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lunch provided.