Researcher Workshops

Developing an entrepreneurial mind-set enables researchers to apply entrepreneurial thinking to their research and to gain confidence in the commercialisation space.

Workshops for PhD Students

These interactive sessions take place across Semesters 1 and 2, helping researchers build essential entrepreneurial skills—from spotting opportunities to solving problems and making informed decisions.

 
How Research Becomes a Tool for Change: from Theory to Action – 2-hour workshop (Online)

Explore how research can shape decisions, inform strategies, and become a powerful tool for social and economic impact.

  • Thursday 19th February 2026 (11:00 - 13:00)

 

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mind-set - 2-hour workshop (Online) 

Explore how mind-set influences behaviour and how entrepreneurial skills apply across research, innovation and beyond.

 
Developing Enterprising Researchers – 2-hour workshop (In-Person)

Uncover how the skills you're developing map onto industry needs — then reframe them through the lens of innovation and research commercialisation.

 
Opportunity Spotting and Shaping Ideas for the real world – 2-hour workshop (Online)

Using practical frameworks and tools learn how to identify problems and translate them into impactful, real-world solutions.

  • Semester 2 dates available soon
 
Innovation Primer – Half Day workshop (In-Person)

From insight to impact: empowering researchers to turn self-awareness into opportunity and purpose-driven innovation.

  • Semester 2 dates available soon

 

  • Innovation and Commercialisation of Research (ICR)

    Innovation and Commercialisation of Research (ICR)

    A 10-week programme for 3rd and 4th year PhD students to apply entrepreneurial thinking to develop a commercialisation idea based on their own research area, gaining skills and confidence to transfer research knowledge to the market.

    This programme examines various aspects of commercialisation of research. Students evaluate their business opportunity, developing a commercial business case, and prepare a 5-minute pitch and business proposal canvas. The programme includes lectures, study group tutorial sessions and follow-on sessions supporting those wishing to take their idea forward.

    Delivery: In person and online

    The next programme will run in Semester 1 of 2026/27 

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