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First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation

A foundation programme for STEM researchers to enable them to build enterprise 1st principles into every project and build stronger collaborations.

1st Principles workshop March 2025

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.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Implement the core concepts of idea validation: desirability, feasibility and viability.
  • Incorporate these core concepts into your research strategy for greater impact.
  • Utilise these concepts to improve communication with potential collaborators.
  • Use greater self-awareness to build stronger partnerships.

Michaelmas 2025

The First Principles for Scientists course will run in Michaelmas term every Thursday from 16th Oct, until the 27th November, 14.30 - 17.00.

To apply for a place on the course please visit our course booking page.

Additional information

chat with our MPLS Enterprise and Innovation specialist Sally Charles

Sally Charles - Enterprise Programme Manager

Are you curious about Enterprise & Innovation but don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea that you’d like to pursue but not sure how to test it?

Then get in touch with Sally Charles, MPLS’s Enterprise Programme Manager, for an informal chat and some guidance on taking your idea to the next stage and where to go for further help.

Email: sally.charles@mpls.ox.ac.uk