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
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
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1 | Mon 16 May 2022 11:00 - 12:15 | 11:00 - 12:15 | UIS Online Courses - instructor-led | Dr Ian Hosking |
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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