Learning at Work: The inside-out of creativity: how to be an effective problem solver New
Our first session to kick off Learning at Work Week at the University, will be presented by Ian Hosking, a User Researcher at UIS, and Bill Nicholl, University Senior Lecturer in Design & Technology Education.
They will inspire you to think creatively and explain how to be an effective problem solver in your work.
University staff and students
An opportunity to think creatively and do activities to support your professional development. View the full programme.
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Bill Nicoll taught in two inner London Comprehensive Schools between 1991-and 2000 (six years as head of the department). The work of his students quickly gained a national reputation at the school level, winning numerous design awards. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge where he set up a highly distinctive course that trains teachers of D&T.
Ian Hosking joined the Engineering Design Centre at the University of Cambridge in 2009 as a Senior Research Associate after 20 years of working in the industry. His current focus is on the application of design in healthcare and design education for 11-18 year olds.
He is the co-founder and co-leader of Designing Our Tomorrow (DOT) developing teaching resources for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). These equip students with the “thinking tools” to creatively solve real-world problems with technology.
Ian is currently supporting the University's Digital Presence Programme as a Senior User Researcher.
One hour and 15 minutes.
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