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Responsible Innovation

Minor

N.B. Minor description is up-to-date / course descriptions are subject to change

The minor Responsible Innovation is a unique collaboration between Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam and is one of the oldest LDE minors.

Please note: This minor is offered for 15 EC (block 1) and 30 EC (block 1+2). The 15 EC variant is for students who cannot do the full 30 EC minor due to limitations in their bachelor program (mainly EUR students). All other students should register for the full 30 EC minor.

The programme offers in-depth insight into how responsible innovation can be accomplished and promoted. During this minor you will be introduced to the technical, managerial and socio-economic principles that govern innovation, and discuss ethical and other conditions for making the world a better place. You will learn how responsible innovation can be defined and analysed; how it can be conducted at the level of a project team, of a company and of an entire economic system; how to think critically and creatively and avoid irresponsible innovation. We will address the challenges and possible solutions to the problems such as increasing algorithmization of life, promises and risks of biotechnologies, ‘green washing’, inequality and a need for stronger citizen participation, energy crisis and environmental issues.

Work on a real-life innovation case study

The unique component of the minor is an opportunity to work on a real-life innovation scenario in partnership with a company, a non-governmental agency or public organization. Among the continuous and past partners of the program are innovation hubs PLNT (Leiden), Green Village (Delft), The WorldStartup (The Hague), Municipality of the Hague, Hivos foundation, RHIA (Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport), In4Art, DCHI (Dutch Coalition for Humanitarian Innovation). Throughout the semester, together with peer students you will learn how to identify the problem correctly, design and evaluate possible solutions.

Benefit from LDE combined knowledge and skills

In this minor, we combine the unique knowledge and skills of TU Delft, Leiden and Erasmus Rotterdam, with teachers coming from Law, Management, Philosophy, Humanities, Science and Technology Studies and Safety, Risk and Security. The students and teachers bring with them their own focus, expertise and perspectives, which helps to generate a valuable and inspiring atmosphere of interdisciplinary exchange. Exposed to a variety of points of views, knowledge traditions and practical methods you become empowered to foster your own creative visions and contribute to social change and innovation.

Whether you see yourself as a potential change agent or want to explore the world of responsible innovation theory and practice, this minor is for you.

Education takes place at several locations. You can apply for the minor in EduXchange.

For more information about the minor, please visit the LDE-website Responsible Innovation.

Maximum number of students: 45 (15 students of each university)

Prospectus number: 5000MREIN

Number study activity: 7861

Language: English

Registration: via EduXchange

LEI students 15 May (13:00hrs) to 4 July 2024

TUD and EUR students 15 May (13:00hrs) to 31 May 2024

Courses 30 EC

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2
Ethics of Innovation 3
Innovation & Standardisation Management 3
Creative Visions for Regenerative Futures 3
Student Project Group 1 6
Responsible Management of Risk, Safety and Security 3
Responsible Innovation Management 3
Digital Technologies and Power: The Atlas of AI 3
Student Project Group 2 6

Courses 15 EC

The 15 EC variant is for students who cannot do the full 30 EC minor due to limitations in their bachelor program (mainly EUR students). All other students should register for the full 30 EC minor.

The 15 EC variant will consist of the four regular courses of the first block. It is not possible to opt for this package in the second block.

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2
Ethics of Innovation 3
Innovation & Standardisation Management 3
Creative Visions for Regenerative Futures 3
Student Project Group 1 6

Target group

Target group

Are you interested in working together with students from various disciplines from Delft, Rotterdam, and Leiden and do you think that social and cultural values as well as the planet should be taken into account during innovation? If so, this English-taught minor could be right for you!
The minor is open to all third-year bachelor students of the three LDE universities who successfully completed their first year-programme (propedeuse). Students may choose between a minor of 15 EC (courses in block I) and a minor of 30 EC (courses in blocks I+II).
We aim at students who are passionate about understanding dilemmas in social and technological innovation. The following common features describe our target group:

  • Societal conscience: you recognize complexities of social life and have a vision of how to tackle ambiguities and frictions in conducting transformation;

  • Entrepreneurial spirit: you are open-minded with a flexible and proactive attitude;

  • Value-driven: you have a wish to contribute to financial, ecological, and social sustainability and regeneration.
    We are looking for a high diversity of interests and backgrounds, in order to have strong cross-disciplinary teams with higher and more effective innovation capacity!

More info

Information

  • Extent: 30 EC (spread over 1 semester, 2 blocks)

  • Intended for: all third year students of the LDE universities who succesfully completed their first year-programme (propedeuse)

  • Language of instruction: English

  • Minor coordinator: Dr. K. Fedorova (for thematic questions about the minor)

  • Information: education coordinator Jarno Revelman de Vries (for administrative and study related questions)

  • Information: See for more information about registration your home university’s website:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • Leiden University

  • Delft University of Technology

  • Board of Examiners: Kunst- en cultuurwetenschappen

  • Education Committee: Kunst- en cultuurwetenschappen

  • Registration:
    LEI students 8 May to 4 July 2024
    TUD and EUR students 8 May to 31 May 2024
    Register for the minor activity via EduXchange (applies to all students)
    From July, register separately for the courses via MyStudymap (only applies to LEI students).

Remarks

Students can also opt for a 15 EC package of courses. This will consist of the four regular courses of the first block. It is not possible to opt for this package in the second block.

If you're a student from TU Delft or Erasmus University and would like to apply for this minor after 31 May, please contact the education coordinator.