How to transfer my research to society? Training in Innovation Skills

Learn how to translate your research into real-world solutions and improve your knowledge transfer skills through Design Thinking, collaboration and the use of digital tools.

General Information

Host university
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Teacher, lecturer
Noelia Rodríguez Álvarez
Topic
Transversal
Well-Being Centre for Advanced Studies
Target group
PhD candidates / students
Teaching format
Online live
Teaching language
English
Dates
20, 27 of January, 3 and 10 of February 2027
Academic year
2026-2027
ECTS

Application

Application deadline: 04/10/2026

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For any questions, contact your local coordinator.

Course description

This course has been designed to foster the development of innovation skills and the improvement of knowledge-transfer skills of doctoral students, helping them to identify opportunities and create networks of collaboration with the business and social sphere
 

Schedule

The programme consists of three interactive workshops (3 hours each), followed by a final session in which participants will present their proposed solutions and receive structured feedback. 

  • Day 1: Understanding the context and identifying transfer opportunities
  • Day 2: Generating ideas and designing relevant solutions
  • Day 3: Prototyping and validating solutions
  • Day 4: Communicating Innovation: final Pitch presentation

Requirements

Critical thinking skills, research plan already planned