In collaboration with Dr. Asma Sayed, VP of Equity and Inclusive Communities at KPU, the Office of Research Services (ORS) is developing training for KPU researchers on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices in research.
Through a collaborative effort with EDI experts from across Canada, a range of valuable resources tailored to the specific needs of our researchers and faculty have been developed.
The aim is to foster a comprehensive understanding of EDI principles and their practical integration into research practices and work environments, to cultivate a more inclusive and informed research community at KPU.
As part of this initiative, pre-recorded webinar sessions are being offered to provide accessible and valuable content to our research community.
Please use SharePoint to Access these resources.
Below is the list of webinar topics, speakers, and their areas of expertise.
1 - Integrating EDI Principles into Research Design
Dr. Jennifer Adams, University of Calgary
CRC in Creativity and Science, Academic Director of Black Futures Strategy
The webinar focuses on understanding and defining identity in the context of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), comprehending the meanings and assumptions underlying EDI, and recognizing its importance in research. Participants will develop strategies to incorporate EDI principles into research design, ensuring methodologies are inclusive, equitable, and reflective of diverse identities and perspectives.
2 - Grant Writing with an EDI Lens: Tips for Success
Larissa Wodtke. University of Winnipeg
Program Officer, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism & Decolonization
The “EDI in Grant Writing” webinar focuses on how to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles into Tri-Agency grant applications in a meaningful and effective manner, including as part of research design, team composition, training, budget, and knowledge mobilization/translation plans.
3 - Incorporating EDI in Knowledge Mobilization/Translation
Dr. Emmanuel Songsore, Mc Master University
Manager EDI
This webinar focuses on the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations in the knowledge mobilization process., which are divided into three main sections.
4 - Strategies for Incorporating EDI in Research Practices and Processes
Riley Garno, University of Windsor
Research Systems and Metrics Coordinator
In this webinar, participants will understand the importance and benefits of integrating EDI principles in research, gain practical strategies for embedding EDI throughout the research process, practice applying these strategies to real-world scenarios, and learn about resources and tools to support their ongoing EDI journey.
5 - EDI Best Practices in Research, Lesson Learned, and Reflection
Vanessa Rogers, Royal Roads University
Manager, EDI in Research
The "EDI in Research" webinar provides comprehensive guidance on integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles across all stages of the research process, from design and literature reviews to team management, data collection and analysis, knowledge mobilization, and budgeting.
6 - Ethics in EDI
Larissa Wodtke, University of Winnipeg
Program Officer, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism & Decolonization
In this webinar, participants will understand the importance and benefits of integrating EDI principles in research, gain practical strategies for embedding EDI throughout the research process, practice applying these strategies to real-world scenarios, and learn about resources and tools to support their ongoing EDI journey.