SKARPT UPPDRAG™ an inspiring model where HEI students in interdisciplinary teams train to create
About this good practice
Resources needed
1.A close collaboration with the University programs
2. Close relationships with and knowledge about strategic field partners /companies from the region
3. A team of at least five professionals with an innovation background experienced in the method
Evidence of success
• 224 students participating in multidisciplinary innovation teams
• 4 strategic partners / companies
• 14 events organised
• 52 unique pitches
• more than 30 experts in panel
Interest in the model has been shown from Tampere University of Applied Science in Finland and Munich university. An erasmus project has started in 2022 to transfer the knowledge and the method to them and to develop the international cooperation between universities and surrounding society.
Potential for learning or transfer
The learning can be described best from the different actors view such as:
* Student perspective: The opportunity for new collaboration and innovation is created by bringing together students from different backgrounds and educational programs. Students who, together with other students, have trained to take advantage of several perspectives and jointly delivered an innovative solution gain knowledge and confidence in interdisciplinary problem solving that will serve them well in their coming professional life.
* Academic perspective: By collaborating with other universities, an exchange of experience is facilitated and a transnational innovation-promoting system is created.
* Society perspective: Through actions between academia and the surrounding society, an opportunity for greater exchange is created.
The policy learning is that even a minor method used for a day can make a diference in the societal mindset and create a a dynamic innovative cooperation in society.