What are living labs? Exploring models for collaborative research from Oxfordshire and beyond
Living labs have become increasingly popular in recent years, both in the UK and abroad.
They are formally described as “open innovation ecosystems in real-life environments”, operating as intermediaries between citizens, research organisations, companies and government agencies. In practice, living labs are often shaped and constrained by the environment they evolved in.
This has led to different living lab models, many of which differ in their goals, operations, and opportunities that they create for researchers, users and local communities.
In this public webinar, we will explore a variety of current living labs from Oxfordshire and beyond. These will include commercially-minded technology test-beds and a patient-centred initiative to improve medical research.
Come along to better understand what opportunities can be created for researchers through these engaged innovation platforms, and how they could apply to research at Oxford.
Come to find out
What are the benefits of living labs for research institutions?
How do researchers, innovation actors and communities interact with them?
How do various models deliver local impact through innovation?
Speakers
Professor EJ Milner-Gulland, University of Oxford
Professor Cathy Henshall, Oxford Brookes University
Anders Trana, CTO, Future by Lund
Emma Southwell-Sander, Harwell Energy Tech Cluster Development Manager
Date:
24 November 2023, 13:30 (Friday, 7th week, Michaelmas 2023)
Venue:
ONLINE - Please register through: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/027467bb-87d8-43c0-9a5b-34f11fc2a8b3@cc95de1b-97f5-4f93-b4ba-fe68b852cf91
Speakers:
Professor Cathy Henshall (Oxford Brookes University),
Anders Trana (CTO, Future by Lund),
Emma Southwell-Sander (Harwell Energy Tech Cluster Development Manager),
Professor EJ Milner-Gulland (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Research Services
Organiser:
Dr Simon Guillaumé (University of Oxford, Innovation & Engagement)
Organiser contact email address:
simon.guillaume@admin.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/027467bb-87d8-43c0-9a5b-34f11fc2a8b3@cc95de1b-97f5-4f93-b4ba-fe68b852cf91
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Simon Guillaume
