UCL Extend

Responsible Innovation for Industry Professionals (30 May 2022)

"This course was a thoroughly thought-provoking look at biases in research. It allowed us to think freely and critically, then gave us tools and processes to apply to our everyday work. I enjoyed the course a lot and have taken very valuable lessons and insights from it".
Jeremy (Transport for London)
"I came away from the course with a changed view of how I approached innovation, and an awareness around ethical challenges that simply wasn't there before."
Martin (Associate Director, Mace)
"The Responsible Innovation course was so interesting, thought provoking and eye opening. It's certainly got me thinking about how I approach innovation in my role."
(Senior IP and Commercial Research Manager)
"This is a thoughtful and thought provoking course that challenges us to reflect upon the nature of our relationship with science and innovation and how we shape our world."
Marilyn (R&D Manager)
"So many opportunities for reflection and consideration of how the learnings can be applied outside the course, with some practical tools which can be applied. Would highly recommend."
(Product Manager)

Cost & VAT

COURSE COST: £1,200.00 (no VAT)

48 seats available.

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This Responsible Innovation short course equips learners with the concepts and practices required to meet the biggest challenges facing society.

Overview

By developing skills in creative problem-solving, public engagement, and ethics, the course offers a foundational understanding of Responsible Innovation and provides an introduction to the AREA Framework, with the focus on the Anticipation and Reflection elements.

Taking place over 6 weeks plus a reading week, this course comprises an estimated 15 hours of self-paced online learning, 5 hours of live online workshops with our expert tutors and 5 hours of assessment. The course covers the history of responsible innovation; ethics, integrity, inclusivity and diversity, public engagement, and social responsibility.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course and no previous knowledge of Responsible Innovation is needed.

The course is relevant to anyone working in academia, research and development, science, technology, and innovation. As well as those working in public policy, the charity sector and government.

CPD Certified by the CPD Certification Service

The content of the course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
Pass certificates will be awarded to learners who complete all of the required learning and pass the final assessment.