Research and Innovation Thinking
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is open until 18 March 2026.
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Monday, 13/04/2026
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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 |
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Monday, 20/04/2026
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Monday, 11/05/2026
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Monday, 18/05/2026
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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:
- 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.
- 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
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