Creativity is the basis of innovation processes. In this seminar, we study the social and psychological basics of creative behavior, develop and review methods and tools that support the generation and evaluation of new and useful ideas. There is a special focus on methods that are scientifically sound and evidence-based.

Throughout our seminars, we will be integrating a range of methodologies, including but not limited to:

- Market Opportunity Navigator
- Design Thinking
- Brainstorming
- Lead User Method
- Prototyping and MVP
- A/B testing
- Value Lab
- Contradiction analysis
- Serendipity engineering

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Hamburg University of Technology

Evidence-based Creativity Methods

Resilient communities

Critical and innovative thinking

Media and information literacy

Intra-personal skills

This micro module is open to both bachelor and master students. It is a mixture of lectures and students project in the format of Challenge-based-Learning this course offers an exciting journey through the latest sustainability-relevant research at TUHH and beyond.  
The Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH) is not just a hub of innovation but also a fertile ground for sustainable practices. The goal of this course is to explore various sustainability-oriented research projects across different institutes and working groups within TUHH but also beyond. But we won't stop there; we'll also investigate how these research findings could be implemented right here on our own campus, turning TUHH into a real-life sustainability model.  
What sets this course apart? It's not just about studying; it's about applying knowledge for real-world impact. By participating, you'll deepen your understanding of research methodologies and enhance your skills in sourcing and synthesizing information.  
By the end of the course, you'll be a tomorrow change-maker with the practical know-how to contribute to a more sustainable future of our campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Sign up now and be the change you wish to see on the TUHH campus and beyond!

The course startes with a lecture to introduce the topic and is followed by a meeting where teams are formed and discuss their project. After some self-guided work in your team all teams have a middle-term presentation to show the pre-liminary result and receive feedback from peers and experts. At the end will be a final presentation and self-evaluation for grading (pass/fail, no marks).

For question to the course do not hestitate to contact Ms Magdalena Kitzberger &lt;magdalena.kitzberger@tuhh.de&gt;, one of the teaching assitance in this course.

Sustainability in Research, Education and Campus Management

TUHH Goes Circular

Circular economy

Inter-personal skills

**Our challenge**  
Students, senior citizens and other interested citizens will work together to design and produce 3D printed solutions using sustainable filament from a local company. The aim is to address the challenges associated with ageing, such as mobility impairments, hearing loss, balance problems and visual impairments. During this challenge, senior citizens from a facility in the Hamburg district of Harburg will give feedback on their needs in direct conversations. For the project, in addition to product development, the focus is on the social aspect of intergenerational neighbourly help and on working in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.

**Expected impact**  
One of the social responsibilities of engineers is to consider the safety of people and the protection of the environment in their designs and manufacturing processes. Unfortunately, such responsibilities sometimes collide with companies whose primary (or only) motivation is profit rather than social impact. Therefore, this challenge, which provides socially conscious engineering practices by fostering intergenerational collaboration between engineering students, citizens and seniors in nursing homes to find engineering solutions to the challenges of ageing, is of the greatest importance.  
  
**Target groups**  
Students (i.e. engineering, nursing school, social sector), social care employees (i.e. nurses, social sector), seniors.

**Supported by**  
“Landesinnovationsförderung Hamburg" (State Innovation Promotion Hamburg).

Engineering solutions for a more inclusive society

3D-printed solutions for the needs of elderly people

Global citizenship

The UN's eleventh sustainable development goal (SDG-11) aims at creating sustainable cities and communities. Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and University of Twente (UT) alongside ECIU University support this goal and, wants to contribute to a more sustainable future. Climate change is one of the major challenges facing global society. Extreme weather, such as droughts and heavy rain, are expected to increase with climate change, and as recent events show, expose unforeseen vulnerabilities. ECIU University can contribute in (at least two) ways to realizing the SDG by firstly reducing its carbon footprint, and secondly by providing technological solutions that help increase resilience to climate and weather extremes.  
  
Reducing the impact of climate change is a very important issue and one of the most discussed questions in politics and society. While climate change outpaces the current scientific understanding, new technology can offer opportunities to face the impact of climate change as well as contributing to making a more climate neutral world. ECIU University seeks for learners who take responsibility and shape a sustainable future with new mindsets, behaviours, ways of learning, thinking and working in support of new solutions, technologies and innovations. The big idea is to develop a climate neutral campus with innovative ideas and bold solutions and thereby, advance climate protection and reduce CO2 production. Develop a concept that enables your home university or any other university to have a climate neutral campus in the future. Get ready to make a start now. You can be a pioneer and help make a climate neutral campus.

Climate neutral Campus in Europe

The ECIU University’s Strategic Challenge

Energy and sustainability

# **Our challenge**

Learners will work together to acquire skills and competencies related to the physiopathological basis of the reproductive system, infertility, and influence of lifestyle on reproductive health. The ultimate goal is to integrate and apply this knowledge in identifying and solving real problems in the area through the implementation of multicultural working groups. During this challenge, priority will be given to innovative and experimental teaching models, such as challenge-based in a blended learning approach that combines virtual and face-to-face mobility.

## Expected Impact

The participants will develop cross-cutting and transdisciplinary knowledge in reproductive health lifestyle. Regarding the skills developed by the students, it can be listed:  
-Cross-cutting skills, such as communication abilities, language competencies, critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural competencies, and research capabilities;  
-Future-oriented competencies that will enable participants to face the challenges they will encounter in their professional lives;  
-Personal development, such as the ability to adapt to new situations and self-confidence.  
  
This challenge will also promote new forms of international mobility that allow an increase in the number of individuals with an international mobility experience in higher education, while also promoting collaborative and cooperative work skills through the experience of active teaching and learning methodologies. This intensive blended program is aligned with the strategic development plan of the Department of Medical Sciences, within the scope of its internationalization policy, as well as with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, namely for Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3), Quality Education (Goal 4), Gender Equality (Goal 5), and Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10).

## Blended Format

The challenge will be run over June and September 2023 [Online. 12/21/30 June 2023 and 1 September 2023; and Face-to-face (Aveiro, Portugal). 4-8 September 2023].

Member university

Hamburg University of Technology

Member university

Hamburg University of Technology

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