Overview
The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative technologies, a nucleus for start-ups and enterprises and an industry engagement hub.
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Innovation Studio
Events
Industry-engagement and our strong maker culture puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do.
Events
We host a series of masterclass workshops and lectures for industry professionals to inspire innovation and develop new capabilities within a creative discipline.
Our workshops and lectures are free for Dorset Industry, SMEs, start–ups, sole traders, and social enterprises. If attending a workshop, a short registration form will need to be completed along with a short proposal of your idea.
Explore our events below and the types of classes we offer – get in touch if you have any questions.
Open lecture series
Our Open lectures are a series of events sharing specialist knowledge on topics of design thinking and creative practice.
Each lecture is led by a specialist guest-speaker and we welcome guests on campus for a pre-lecture drink to meet our staff and explore our current exhibition in TheGallery.
These lectures are free to attend and are open to members of the public. The lectures support the university's commitment to its civic agenda.
Future Ecologies: growing a resilient model of Higher Education
In this open lecture, Dr Kevan Manwaring will explore alternative teaching and learning models based upon the natural world. In an ‘age of polycrisis’, how does a university not only survive, but thrive?
Partner events
We're proud to partner with external organisations and support regional events that promote business growth, champion entrepreneurship, knowledge share, and offer networking opportunities. Some of our past and present event partners have included, Women in Tech Dorset, BCP Council and Dorset Innovation Hub.
Explore the Innovation Studio
Projects
Take a look at some of our recent collaborative projects with external partners and businesses
Associate Programme
Our Associate Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio to regional businesses seeking research and development support.
Pre Start-Up Programme
Our Pre Start-Up Programme offers membership for creative individuals or businesses looking to develop new products or services.
Creative Technologies
The Innovation Studio features state-of-the-art equipment and digital resources, and the latest manufacturing technology.
