Introduction to Social Innovation: Video Showcase & Workshop
Join us for the second event of the exciting new Purposeful Entrepreneurship Programme, run by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE). We’ll explore social innovation and entrepreneurship through a series of video case studies, resources, and discussion prompts. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn about innovative solutions to societal challenges and connect with like-minded individuals!

WHEN: Wednesday 11th June 2025, 12:30-13:15
WHERE: Diversity Room, School of Geography and the Environment
WHO: Open to all students, staff and friends of the School of Geography and Environment
CATERING: Light refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your lunch along.
HOSTS: Bethan Adams, Programme Coordinator & Dr Alex Money, Founder in Residence.

Agenda:
12:30-12:35: Welcome & Refreshments.
12:35-12:45: Introduction to social innovation, social enterprise, SSEE’s Purposeful Entrepreneurship Programme, and the Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
12:45-13:00: Video showcase – inspiring examples from the 2025 Skoll Award.
13:00-13:15: Discussion, brainstorming & resources sharing.
Participants are welcome to stay after 13:15 to continue the discussion (maybe on a walk if it is sunny!)

If you have any accessibility requirements or questions that you wish to discuss in advance, please feel free to contact the event organiser at bethan.adams@smithschool.ox.ac.uk.
Date: 11 June 2025, 12:30
Venue: Diversity Room
Speakers: Bethan Adams (Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment), Alex Money (SSEE Founder in Residence)
Organising department: Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
Organiser: Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: bethan.adams@smithschool.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-social-innovation-video-showcase-workshop-tickets-1387421668559?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking email: bethan.adams@smithschool.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Students, staff and friends of the School of Geography and Environment/ Smith School of Enterprise and Environment
Editor: Bethan Adams