Embedding Creativity in the Research Ideation Process (in-person workshop)
Schedule
Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Marchant Syndicate Room, Building One, University of Exeter Business School | Exeter, EN
About this Event
WHY ATTEND?
- Learn practical creativity techniques for research
- Improve idea generation and concept development
- Explore collaborative and hands-on methods in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
· Opening remarks and icebreaker session (9:00–9:30)
· Creativity in research ideation (9:30–10:00)
· LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® for research by Dr. Caitlin Kight/ Bio (10:00–11:00)
· INNOPLAY session on collaborative ideation techniques (11:00–12:00)
· A creativity-based approach to qualitative methods (12:30–13:00)
· Art-based session by Amanda McCormack/ (13:00–15:00)
Refreshments provided (tea, coffee, snacks and lunch).
For any questions regarding the event, please contact any of the organisers.
IB Akpede - [email protected]
Wuraola Okuwobi - [email protected]
Shuvashish Roy - [email protected]
This workshop is a Researcher-led initiative funded by the University of Exeter Researcher Development and Research Culture team.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening remarks and icebreaker session
Host: Organisers
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Creativity-based thinking in research ideation
Host: Shuvashish Roy
Info: Shuvashish is a third-year marketing PhD candidate at the University of Exeter. He is passionate about using card-based games to stimulate creative thinking. Shuvashish is a facilitator and guest lecturer in the university's MA Creativity course and an online course developer on creativity for Keeron.com, a leading learning platform in Bangladesh, and brings experience in applying creativity-based approaches within higher education settings.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® for research
Host: Dr. Caitlin Kight
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creativity techniques for ideating in collaborative research
Host: INNOPLAY
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
A creativity-based approach to qualitative research methods
Host: Drs Sarah Morgan-Trimmer and Rohini Terry
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Art-based session
Host: Amanda McCormack
Where is it happening?
Marchant Syndicate Room, Building One, University of Exeter Business School, Rennes Drive, Exeter, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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