Innovation in Research Projects (TN910)

The purpose of the course is to raise the PhD candidates' awareness of the practical implications of their research. This includes understanding how research results can lead to innovation, i.e. be implemented to achieve the intended benefits to society. Another purpose is to raise the candidates' awareness of wider societal implications of research and innovation and the role of research in the green transition.

The course content is primarily aimed at PhD-candidates in the natural sciences and technology but can also fit candidates from other areas.

Among themes that will be covered are:

• Definitions and different types of value of innovation in research
• Innovation theory and the main players
• Innovation through time
• Stakeholders and Social Construction of Technology
• Rights and obligations related to Technology Transfer in research
• Project management of research projects
• Sustainability in our research and the road to a green transition

The course shall give the student an understanding of the theoretical foundation and the practical application in the areas of innovation, innovation management and entrepreneurship. After having taken this course the student should have the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the value of innovation in research projects
• Knowledge of the main theories and actors of innovation
• Insight into the history of innovation
• Knowledge of the rights and obligations related to Technology Transfer in research

Skills

• Understand central problems associated with managing complex cross-disciplinary work assignments and projects.
• Assess the need for, take initiative to and manage innovation.
• Evaluate and relate research to the sustainability goals

General competence

• Combinatory skills across disciplines