Design thinking for transdisciplinary research
Design thinking for transdisciplinary research
Description
Design thinking for transdisciplinary research is an elective course which can be included as part of the candidate’s PhD programme. It responds to the recent rise to prominence of design thinking and methodology as a transdisciplinary means to address organisational and societal change. The course explores how this versatile toolbox can be harnessed to address complex societal challenges such as climate change, demographic shifts, natural resource management, and social welfare. The course is based on and seeks to impart and operationalise advanced knowledge in the field of design thinking as a transdisciplinary process and mindset for defining complex problems and solutions. This is an important understanding that can help candidates situate their doctoral project theme within wider trends during societal transitions.
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Learners
- Study period
- 22 January – 26 January 2024
- Study format
- Campus
- Application period
- 16 November – 14 December 2023
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Stavanger
- Topics
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Value and progress
Knowledge
After completing this course, the candidate should: - be able to assess the appropriateness and application of design thinking in support of transdisciplinary research and professional development projects, with point of departure in their own PhD project and disciplinary concepts - be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories, methods, interpretations, and forms of documentation within the subject area and beyond - be able to engage with and critique texts on design thinking based on interdisciplinary collaboration across the social sciences, displaying methodological advance during the course
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Skills
After completing this course, the candidate should: - be able to formulate issues for, plan and carry out research and professional development work through social interaction across the social sciences in relation to their own discipline - be able to analyse complex professional issues and challenge established assumptions, knowledge, and practice in the subject area by drawing on design methods and techniques - be able to creatively utilise and synthesise design methods in a research and practice setting with individual reflection and collective collaborative exercises based on task specifications
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General competence
After completing this course, the candidate should: - be able to contribute to complex transdisciplinary work tasks and projects together with others with a grounding in basic design thinking methods adapted to their field of interest - be able to assess the need for, take the initiative towards, and drive innovation in a holistic manner based on articulate justification of an approach matched to a defined need - be able to define and co-create research problems and solutions in a transdisciplinary setting, combining analytical skills with concrete application
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Hosting university
University of Stavanger
