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Open Innovation in Science.

Elective

Insight into a new way of conducting research by bringing academia/science together with the wider community.

In order for society to benefit directly from research and to support higher research output at universities, bringing academia / science together with the wider community is essential. When it comes to addressing the complexity of today's challenges, grasping these concepts in their entirety, and generating new innovation that adds value to society, expertise beyond academia will be more important in the future than ever before. Open Innovation in Science refers to opening up research processes to the community and increasing the impact research has on the community. In cooperation with the Ludwig Bolzmann Society, the JKU is pursuing this ides with the Open Innovation in Science Impact Lab "The Future We Want!" initiative.



This elective course is aimed at students in all majors who are interested in learning about this new type of research that partners with participants from outside of the academic/scientific community. Taught by experts, students not only acquire insight into theoretical principles, they learn about real-world applications and apply universal methods to help support and execute processes when working with different types of people.

Open Innovation in Science. A Partnership Between Science/Academia with the Wider Community.

DATE

Summer Semester 2023

WHAT IS IT

An elective course for students in all majors about Open Innovation in Science.

OPEN TO

Undergraduate students (5th semester onwards), graduate students, and PhD candidates in all majors at the JKU

LANGUAGE

German (individual presentations may be in English)

ACADEMIC CREDIT

This course is worth 3 ECTS credits and can also count toward fulfilling autonomous coursework requirements.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Patricia Stark

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Syllabus and Dates

Featuring: Patricia Stark / JKU x LBG

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center / Rm. Wall-E, 1st floor

  • Introductions
  • Working together as part of an interdisciplinary team

Featuring: Christiane Grill / Ludwig Boltzmann Society

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center/ Forum (Ground Floor)

  • Introduction to Open Innovation in Science

Featuring: Patricia Stark / JKU x LBG

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center

  • Breakfast with participants in the PhD track

Exclusive participation at the JKU's Austrian Citizen Science Conference.

Click here to learn more about the schedule and program.

Featuring: Patricia Stark / JKU x LBG

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center/ Forum (Ground Floor)

  • Tools to work with different stakeholders
  • Process support (facilitation)
  • Develop creative solutions together

Featuring: Mathieu Mahve-Beydokhti / Ludwig Boltzmann Society

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center/ Seminarraum 1st Floor

Workshop: The Theory of Change / How do I ensure that my research project generates impact?

Featuring: Patricia Stark / JKU x LBG

Location: LIT Open Innovation Center/ Form (Ground Floor)

  • Present projects
  • Feedback session

Important Information about Registration and Taking Part

APPLICATION

  • As only a restricted number of students may sign up for the course, students interested in the course are asked to sign up directly using the registration link below instead of signing up via KUSSS.
  • An application is considered binding. If you are unable to attend the course dates, notify us immediately.
  • The application deadline is February 20, 2023
  • Course allocation takes place on February 27, 2023. If you are accepted to the course, you will be notified per e-mail and the course instructors will allocate you to the corresponding KUSSS course.
     

PREREQUISITES TO TAKE PART

  • You must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (5th semester onward), or in a Master's degree program, or a Doctorate degree program at the Johannes Kepler University Linz.
  • The course takes place in-person and on-site. To successfully pass the course, attendance on all course days is mandatory. By submitting your application, you accept these terms.

Speakers

Experts at the JKU and from the Ludwig Boltzmann Society

The 2023 Austrian Citizen Science Conference

Exciting workshops, lightning round talks, and events. Conference participation is exclusive for those in the course.

Open Innovation in Science Impact Lab "The Future We Want!"

A JKU Project and Initative