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  • Welcome to the course!

    Dear all, 

    Welcome to the Social Innovation course! 

    I have arranged a range of materials for own study, in-class lectures, interactive exercises and workshops, and guest speakers, to help you explore what Social Innovation can mean for YOU. 

    In terms of course logistics, please note that while the course takes place in The Stage of the new Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5. Most sessions are on a Tuesday, and two are on a Thursday - please mark your calendars in advance. 

    After registering, please complete the mandatory pre-assignment by January 7th. 

    All necessary information can be found in the syllabus, below, and we will go over the basics also during the first session on January 9th.  

    See you soon! 

    Myrto


    Course Timetable

    Week

    Subject

    Time and place

    Week 1

    What is this course about and how is it organized?

    January 9th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 2

    What counts as social innovation and who gets to decide this?

    January 16th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 3

    What are the trade-offs between social and financial value and how can they be balanced?

    January 23rd, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 4

    Workshop session I

    January 30th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 4

    How can social innovations scale and how can impact be measured?

    February, 1st, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 5

    What is the dark side of social innovation?  

    February, 6th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 6

    How do social movements intersect with social innovation?

    February 13th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*

    Week 6

    Workshop session II: CANCELLED

    February, 15th, 14.15-17.00pm; The Stage, DF*


    * DF= Design Factory, K3 Building, Puumiehenkuja 5