Teaching Human-Centred Innovation

Course description

Watch this space! More information about the course will be released on this page very soon. Until then, please see the information below.

How do we teach innovation in ways that help students engage with real-world challenges and develop solutions that create value for people and society?
This course offers a space to explore that question through experience, reflection, and the creation of your own how-to manual for innovation teaching.

What, who, and how

• What: Teacher training course
• Who: This course is primarily for academics (e.g. lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors) in engineering education, STEM education, or closely related fields who expect to teach innovation-related content within 6 months after the course
• How: On-site course; including a learning-by-doing innovation process combined with collaboration, discussion, and reflection on implications for teaching and learning. An online module must be completed before the start of the course

Time, place, and funding

• Dates: 28 September - 1 October 2026 (4 days)
• Location: Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby Campus, Greater Copenhagen, Denmark
• Funding: The course is funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative. The course fee is covered; travel and accommodation are not included.

Please note: Participation is application-based, and places are limited. Priority will be given to applicants who match the course profile most closely.

More information and the application link will be shared shortly.