First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation

Explore your research through the lens of core enterprise and innovation concepts. Learn how to spot ideas that could lay the foundations for impactful deliverables.

This is a foundation programme for STEM researchers to enable you to build these 1st principles into every project and build stronger collaborations.

The course will cover the core concepts of idea validation: desirability, feasibility & viability, along with self-awareness and communication fundamentals.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers: MPLS Enterprise, Sally Charles (University of Oxford)
Timing: 16th Oct, 23rd Oct, 30th Oct, 6th Nov, 13th Nov, 20th Nov, 27th Nov 14.30 - 17.00
Web Address: https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/courses/1st-principles-for-scientists
Organising department: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)

Talks:

Thursday 16 October 2025

First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation (in-person)
Date: 16 October 2025, 14:30 - 17:00
Speaker Various Speakers
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser: Sally Charles (University of Oxford)
Host: MPLS Enterprise

Editors: Sophie Campbell, Karen Brayshaw