The UK Knowledge Mobilisation (UK KMb) Forum is a space for collaborative learning and reflection amongst those engaged in the art and science of sharing knowledge and ensuring that it can be used. We are now inviting contributions from anyone with a story, method, resource or insight to share about knowledge mobilisation (KMb). If you have got something to share, we would love to hear from you! To contribute, please read the details below, and complete the online submission form by Friday, February 20th, 2026. We aim to notify all contributors by the week of March 2nd, 2026.
Contributions should cover one of the areas listed below. Please indicate which area your contribution fits into on the submission form.
Knowledge mobilisation practice – examples and case studies of knowledge sharing practices and activities. The emphasis here is on sharing practices, experiences (good and bad!) and learning about the practice of knowledge mobilisation.
Knowledge mobilisation research & evaluation – examples of research into knowledge mobilisation and the evaluation of knowledge sharing initiatives and approaches. The emphasis here is on sharing insights and results from the study of knowledge mobilisation.
Knowledge mobilisation training & development – examples and case studies of knowledge mobilisation training and development activities. The emphasis here is on sharing experiences and practices of educating and training people (researchers, practitioners and the public) in the art and science of knowledge mobilisation. This could include activities to support informal learning and development amongst knowledge mobilisers.
In this year’s programme we have created opportunities for the following types of contribution. All the contribution types enable participants to learn, with each type providing different opportunities for developmental learning. Choose the type that works best for the learning that you are interested in. Feel free to contact us to discuss what style would work best for you.
15 minutes of sharing (A quick curiosity)
These 15-minute sessions are a chance to share KMb ‘curiosities’ during repeated small, intimate, sessions. We’re interested in your stories, your creative outputs, your tools, your new ideas! After 15 minutes delegates will move round to another group meaning that you get a whole new audience for your material! You will need to be prepared to run your 15 minute session a few times. This is a great way to improve group interaction and enable lots of conversation and input on your materials in a short time frame. We will prioritise those who want to share and trial hands-on tools – please no PowerPoint!
30 minutes of storytelling (Curious tales)
These 30-minute sessions are a blend of art and science with a dash of drama. An opportunity to share your research, practice or other experiences of KMb. We encourage stories that look at both failures and successes – or anything in between! There are only a few rules; one of the most important is the ban on PowerPoints. Presenters are expected to tell their stories in the most engaging way to promote questions and sharing of experiences between participants. Narratives will be grouped into sessions with a chair to facilitate discussions.
60 Minutes to turn curiosity into meaning (A curiosity-powered Workshop)
These 60-minute sessions are designed for you to share a practice or approach to KMb. These longer sessions are designed to satiate our curiosity, to help us try out something new together. Have you got a tool that you’ve always want to use with others? Do you have a particular way of working that you love and want to share? This workshop could be a combination of idea “pitching”, voting on concepts, but you can structure your workshop in whatever way works best for you. We’re so curious about how you work. Please use this session to share your practice with others and help us learn together.
A poster for the curious
Our interactive poster session will take place at two points during the Forum. During the ‘viewing’ session, digital posters will be available for delegates to leave comments, observations and questions. During the ‘dialogue’ session contributors will interview each other about their posters, using the questions and comments from their fellow delegates. Interactive posters are a great way for learning the ropes by presenting interesting findings and experiences for discussion with other participants.
We are looking forward to receiving your contribution ideas!