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Our mission is to develop a new kind of PhD graduate, expert in their discipline, with a thorough understanding of how innovation can convert knowledge and ideas into products, services and policies for economic and social benefit. |
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The Innovation Academy is the educational centrepiece of the TCD - UCD Innovation Alliance. At the Academy, we believe that education is a catalyst for innovation in Ireland. We are educating our PhD students to recognise the innovation potential of their research and to exploit their ideas in a competitive world. We see innovation in its broadest sense, compassing the creative arts, social entrepreneurship, engineering, technology and business. We encourage the evolution of innovative ideas in multidisciplinary teams. |
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What We Do |
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At the Innovation Academy, students from Trinity and UCD take part in workshops, seminars, practical challenges and industry projects. There is an intensive, experiential programme with the aim of introducing students to creative thinking and the basic concepts of entrepreneurship. The Academy has an active schedule of seminars with entrepreneurs and academics, who give valuable insight into the process of making the leap beyond research. |
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Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
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Core ModulesCreative Thinking & Innovation (10 ECTS) Opportunity Generation & Recognition (5 ECTS)
Specialised ModulesProtecting Your Idea (5 ECTS) Planning Your New Venture (5 ECTS) Creative Capital: Financing Your New Venture (5 ECTS)
Students must complete both core modules before taking the specialised modules. |
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The Innovation Academy PhD Module in Creative Thinking & Innovation |
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The Innovation Academy is recruiting registered PhD students for the next module in Creative Thinking and Innovation. Designed to be a dynamic community of researchers, the Innovation Academy brings together postgraduate students from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and engineering to introduce them to creative thinking and the basic concepts of entrepreneurship. Students take part in workshops, seminars, practical challenges and industry projects. The projects are fun, thought-provoking and intensive! Complete Course Outline and Module Descriptions available here. Schedule of Modules for 2012 / 13 here (pdf) |
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Entry Requirements, Fees and Closing Date |
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Applicants must be a registered PhD student in either Trinity College or UCD. There is no fee for PhD students registered in Trinity. Students must have the permission of their supervisor to attend these modules. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. Where a module is over-subscribed, unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email and placed on a waiting list. |
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Innovation Academy Community |
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The Innovation Academy is a community of research students, academics, administrators, industry mentors and guest speakers. There is a lively social element to our modules and workshops and we encourage students to share their work and ideas and generally keep in touch through social media outlets such as Facebook and YouTube. Take a look at our galleries and join in the discussion! You can also find more information about past events on the Innovation Academy website: www.innovationacademy.ie |
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Innovation Academy Team (TCD) |
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Dean of Graduate Studies Academy Administrator Academy Facilitator The Innovation Academy (TCD) |
Academy Co-Director Academy Business Development Manager Academy Facilitator |
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