Creative problem solving
Description
Apart from an in-depth knowledge of the subject under study, conducting research effectively in any field also requires a combination of creative and critical thinking skills and where appropriate, the ability to separate them. This workshop will aim to explore the nature of creative thinking and the factors that both nurture and inhibit it. Some 'tools' for nurturing creative thinking in research will be explored and a framework will be described in which the various tools for critical thinking and creativity can be applied in a systematic way.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for PhD students who wish to further nurture their creative thinking skills and to acquire tools that can help in finding creative solutions to a range of problems or challenges they face in studying for a Ph.D
What will it cover?
- The nature of creativity
- Skills and tools for nurturing creativity
- A framework for working with challenges that lead to creative solutions and actions
Do I need to do anything to prepare?
No
When is this workshop next happening?
We schedule our workshops at the beginning of each term. Click the links below to see:
- research skills workshops for this term, or
- all workshops for this term.
