Post-graduate course
The energy crisis, environmental pollution, resource depletion, and food shortages are only some of the major global problems the world faces today. Sustainable solutions are needed to solve these global issues. Science can play an essential role in contributing to these solutions, but traditional scientific testing of hypotheses, experimentation and modelling do not necessarily lead to societal progress and sustainable development. In this respect the paradigm shift of science (from the ivory tower to society) offers a new, complementary perspective in which the role of all elements of scientific research is recognised.
This 5-day course focuses on critical elements that contribute to efficient and sound exchange of knowledge development to (potential) application in the quest for sustainable development. Besides presentations on the topic by (inter)national experts, who give the theoretical concepts of innovation, participants will be challenged to design practical innovation projects to battle sustainability issues. In doing so, you gain both knowledge about, and experience in making a scientific contribution to society.
At the end of the course, you will better understand the role of science in the face of complex societal problems. You will be more effective in contributing to interdisciplinary projects with non-scientists.
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