CanNRT Workshop | Making Your Research Matter in Policy

Making your research matter in policy

Overview

Speakers: Yvonne Hung and Mirjan Guesgen 
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 12:00  1:00 p.m. ET 
Language: English
Format: Online, via Zoom
Audience: CanNRT Members (Become a member – it’s free) 

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Ready to see your research come alive in the world of policy? This workshop helps researchers understand how to connect their work with policy contexts, communicate results with impact, and translate findings into concrete actions that inform decision-making.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the relevance of their research for public policy.
  • Translate findings into actionable recommendations.

  • Communicate results effectively to decision-makers.

Speaker

Yvonne Hung, PhD, is the Director of the McGill Writing Centre, McGill University’s central resource in written communication. In this capacity, she oversees its suite of undergraduate and graduate courses, the Graphos program focused on graduate students and postdocs, a Tutorial Service that offers individual writing consults to students, and various special projects, including a “Writing for Publication” collaboration with the Ingram School of Nursing. She was a member of the QART Advisory group, where she took great satisfaction in working with others to support QART’s training mandate. With the launch of the CanNRT platform, Hung continues to be involved by developing curriculum as a Priority Area Lead in the area of scientific writing and communication.

Questions? 

Contact: Roberta Cardoso
Priority Area Leads (PALs) Coordinator, CanNRT
roberta.cardoso@muhc.mcgill.ca  

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About CanNRT Workshops

This joint Knowledge Translation to Policy and Scientific Writing and Communications workshop helps participants build the skills needed to connect their research to real-world impact. Through interactive and constructive exercises, trainees strengthen their writing and communication practices while learning how to convey research findings effectively to policymakers and broader audiences. The workshop supports participants in developing habits, strategies, and tools that foster collaboration, enhance advocacy, and empower them to influence evidence-based decision-making.