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Research and Innovation Thinking

Research and Innovation Thinking

Research and Innovation Thinking

Dates & Timetable:

Application for this micro-credential is open until 18 March 2026.

Date Time
Monday, 13/04/2026
 17:00-19:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain,
or 18:00-20:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania,
or 16:00-18:00 Western European Time – Ireland
Monday, 20/04/2026
Monday, 11/05/2026
Monday, 18/05/2026
Monday, 25/05/2026

Description:

Ignite your potential with this vibrant micro-credential focused on research and innovation, designed to equip you with skills to solve today’s pressing problems—particularly in the expanding blue economy. Master cutting-edge research methodologies, stimulate your creativity, and sharpen critical thinking to convert ideas into impactful solutions. This micro-credential empowers you to lead sustainable change by combining practical approaches with effective communication. Become an inventive problem-solver ready to make a tangible difference in a swiftly evolving world. Your path to driving meaningful innovation begins here!

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify different types of innovations (product, process and business model innovations), assess their relevance for the blue economy sector and communicate these findings in a structured and target group-orientated way.
  2. Use creative methods such as brainstorming and SCAMPER to develop solutions to complex challenges and present them in a structured and convincing way.

Sustainable development goals:

  • SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
  • SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • SDG13. Climate action
  • SDG14. Life below water

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Sector:

University

Thematic area:

Research and Innovation Thinking

HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:

#research #communication #innovations #technologies

Volume (ECTS):

1

Language:

English

Hard skills:

Research methodologies Innovation techniques

Soft skills:

Critical thinking Communication

Study format:

Online

Study methods:

Lectures Discussion Group Work Individual Work Presentations

Hours

Synchronous contact hours: 10

Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15

Entry requirements:

Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).

Assessment:

Attendance, Evaluation of assignments

HOST UNIVERSITY:

University of Rostock, Germany

Stage of accreditation:

Internally accredited by the committee of the field of study according to the procedure in force at UROS

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