UBC Kx Unit banner on one side, with group pf people listening to a speaker at a podium

Knowledge Exchange: charting a pathway to impact

KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION - TURNING RESEARCH INTO IMPACT 

UBC recognizes its responsibility to make academic knowledge more accessible, understandable and actionable. The university strives to be a unique, engaged partner in collaborative research programs and in the sharing of research outputs that enrich the lives of local and global communities.

The UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit builds capacity among researchers, students and staff across disciplines to develop and share impactful knowledge through connections and exchange with communities, government, not-for-profit organizations and the general public.

 Our services are designed to help:

Develop skills

Grow your knowledge and skills on Kx with our capacity-building activities. 

Access resources

Navigate UBC's searchable Kx tool and, explore recommended external content.

Plan and implement

Plot a roadmap for creating positive societal change with your research.

Latest News and Events

 
Subscribe to our newsletter
 

Programs 

Headshots: Sandra Lauck; Barbara Lee; Jasmine Ma; Michelle Stack

Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization (KxM) Scholars

The KxM Scholars program is an initiative launched in 2023 by the UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit, aiming to enhance the capacity within UBC faculties and schools to support the practice and science of KxM.

Learn more

the words: SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative, and red and blue circles

SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative

This training initiative is a two-year training program targeted towards early- to mid-career health researchers who are interested in or embarking on projects that focus on the science of implementation.

Learn more

The words: KXM Research to Impact on a blue and purple pastel backdrop

KxM Research to Impact Training Program

The program combines foundational KxM concepts, practical training and collaboration with community partners to foster essential skills in KxM and prepare participants to create meaningful impact through research.

Learn more

Workshop presentation

UBC Partnering in Research Initiative 

This initiative offers regular programs that uphold and promote excellence in partnered research at UBC, designed for UBC researchers, students, and staff involved in partnered research, as well as community partners already collaborating with the university.

Learn more

The UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit is UBC’s official representative in Research Impact Canada. Contact us for questions related to this membership.

Contact Us

 

Knowledge Exchange signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit

101-6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6T 1Z3
E-mail kx.support@ubc.ca

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

UBC Crest The official logo of the University of British Columbia. Urgent Message An exclamation mark in a speech bubble. Caret An arrowhead indicating direction. Arrow An arrow indicating direction. Arrow in Circle An arrow indicating direction. Arrow in Circle An arrow indicating direction. Bluesky The logo for the Bluesky social media service. Chats Two speech clouds. Facebook The logo for the Facebook social media service. Information The letter 'i' in a circle. Instagram The logo for the Instagram social media service. External Link An arrow entering a square. Linkedin The logo for the LinkedIn social media service. Location Pin A map location pin. Mail An envelope. Menu Three horizontal lines indicating a menu. Minus A minus sign. Telephone An antique telephone. Plus A plus symbol indicating more or the ability to add. Search A magnifying glass. Twitter The logo for the Twitter social media service. Youtube The logo for the YouTube video sharing service.