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.
Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.
TN910
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5
Spring
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Spring
English
The course content is primarily aimed at PhD-candidates in the natural sciences and technology.
Among themes that will be covered are:
Various types of innovation, project and process models, disruptive innovation, stakeholders and social construction of technology, responsible research and innovation (RRI), research based innovation and commercialization.
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:
Understand central problems associated with managing complex cross-disciplinary work assignments and projects.
Assess the need for, take initiative to and manage innovation.
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Coursepaper | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
The students shall submit a paper that must be accepted in order to pass the course.