912009 Career paths for a sustainable future: Transformative research at universities using the example of BOKU
- Type
- Seminar
- Semester hours
- 3
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Zollitsch, Werner , Gratzer, Georg , Scherhaufer, Patrick , Bohunovsky, Lisa , Gingrich, Simone , Langergraber, Günter
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2024
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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In this course, the characteristics and requirements of transformative research (i.e. research that contributes to and intervenes in a socio-ecological transformation) are developed and discussed. It focuses on questions like: Does transformative research need specific framework conditions? And if so, which ones? How can young researchers working in transformative research be supported and which career paths can they take?
The course participants conduct explorative expert interviews with experienced researchers and ask prospective researchers about their experiences. The aim is to describe typical career paths based on persona approaches.
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Students describe the specific challenges of transformative research; they can list different career paths at universities in the context of transformative research;
Students' competence in qualitative social science methods is strengthened; they can use project management tools;
Students characterise the advantages and disadvantages of using persona methods.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.