PhD course Learning path Valorisation and Impact

Learning path Valorisation and Impact

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1 ECTS

Ever think about the impact that your reserach can have outside of academia? Would you like to explore how you can increase the impact you’re already making? VU IXA-GO offers a learning path on valorisation and creating impact. The objective? To inspire you and make you aware of the power that comes with creating value and impact through your research, and how you can actually achieve that impact.

What can you expect from this Learning Path?
The Learning Path is composed of 2 modules of a total of 3 workshops interspersed with online information.

The first Module focuses on impact, what it means for you, how to create it, the challenges you’ll encounter and how to take the first steps to create impact. Module 2, consisting of two workshops, guides you in concretising your ideas or research results into a plan. You will make a stakeholder analysis and learn about the support available within the knowledge institute.

Throughout the course the focus will be on translating your research into an idea that can evolve into a service, product or way of public outreach. IXA organises the Learning Path Valorisation and Impact twice a year.

Course Description & Study Characteristics

Course Description

DATES SPRING SESSION

All workshops are from 9:30-12:30

Cohort 1:
Module 1 – Thursday 27 February 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 13 March 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Thursday 3 April 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop

Cohort 2:
Module 1 – Tuesday 1 April 2025 @ UvA University Quarter
Module 2 – Tuesday 15 April 2025 @ UvA Science Park Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 13 May 2025 @ UvA Roeterseiland Campus – second workshop

Cohort 3:
Module 1 – Thursday 22 May 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 5 June 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 24 June 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop

For whom?

Researchers from Amsterdam knowledge institutions are welcome to join the learning path. The path is particularly suitable for late phase PhD students and postdocs who want to become proficient in valorising their research.

Location

The workshops are alternately held at the VU Campus or one of the UvA campuses.

Registration

Interested in participating? Sign up here!

No costs

There are no costs associated with the learning path. Simply register beforehand please.

COURSE DESIGN

Module 1: Impact through research: in-depth look at valorisation

In this half-day workshop, we will explore what impact means to you, how it can benefit your research, and how you to take the first steps toward creating impact.

Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.
Duration: 1 session of 3 hours.
Time investment: approximately 6 hours (including homework assignments).

More information and application about Module 1

Module 2: Impact through research: focusing on your own practice

In this module, you will work on your own idea. During two interactive half-day sessions, you will further develop and concretise your idea.

By the end of these sessions, you will have a clear plan towards impact and an overview of the contacts in your network who can help you move forward.

Duration: 2 times a 3-hour session
Time investment: approximately 12 hours (including homework assignments)
Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.

More information and application about Module 2

Study Characteristics

Language: English
Discipline: Valorisation and Impact
Type of education: on location
Academic skill: Valorisation and creating Impact
Graduate School: all
Start date: from 27 February 2025 there 3 starting dates
Self paced: The modules can be followed as a continuous learning path or as self-standing. The workshop are on-site alternated with online knowledge clips and other information on impact.
Minimum number of students: 8
Maximum number of students: 20
Total course duration in hrs.: If you follow all modules: 15 including homework
Number of lessons: 3 classical lessons
Available to: PhD's and Postdocs

Course Description & Study Characteristics
Course Description

DATES SPRING SESSION
All workshops are from 9:30-12:30
Cohort 1:
Module 1 – Thursday 27 February 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 13 March 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Thursday 3 April 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop
Cohort 2:
Module 1 – Tuesday 1 April 2025 @ UvA University Quarter
Module 2 – Tuesday 15 April 2025 @ UvA Science Park Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 13 May 2025 @ UvA Roeterseiland Campus – second workshop
Cohort 3:
Module 1 – Thursday 22 May 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 5 June 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 24 June 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop

For whom?
Researchers from Amsterdam knowledge institutions are welcome to join the learning path. The path is particularly suitable for late phase PhD students and postdocs who want to become proficient in valorising their research.
Location
The workshops are alternately held at the VU Campus or one of the UvA campuses.
Registration
Interested in participating? Sign up here!
No costs
There are no costs associated with the learning path. Simply register beforehand please.
COURSE DESIGN
Module 1: Impact through research: in-depth look at valorisation
In this half-day workshop, we will explore what impact means to you, how it can benefit your research, and how you to take the first steps toward creating impact.
Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.
Duration: 1 session of 3 hours.
Time investment: approximately 6 hours (including homework assignments).
More information and application about Module 1
Module 2: Impact through research: focusing on your own practice
In this module, you will work on your own idea. During two interactive half-day sessions, you will further develop and concretise your idea.
By the end of these sessions, you will have a clear plan towards impact and an overview of the contacts in your network who can help you move forward.
Duration: 2 times a 3-hour session
Time investment: approximately 12 hours (including homework assignments)
Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.
More information and application about Module 2

Study Characteristics
Language: English

Discipline: Valorisation and Impact

Type of education: on location

Academic skill: Valorisation and creating Impact

Graduate School: all

Start date: from 27 February 2025 there 3 starting dates

Self paced: The modules can be followed as a continuous learning path or as self-standing. The workshop are on-site alternated with online knowledge clips and other information on impact.

Minimum number of students: 8

Maximum number of students: 20

Total course duration in hrs.: If you follow all modules: 15 including homework

Number of lessons: 3 classical lessons

Available to: PhD's and Postdocs

Caroline Kleine Staarman

c.kleinestaarman@vu.nl

Learning path Valorisation and Impact

Course Description & Study Characteristics

Study Characteristics

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