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Futures and Foresight

November 23, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

An author and interviewer sitting in front of a large screen with images of sci-fi book covers projected onto it, one of which with the title 'Do you dream of terra two?'

Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold

RDF Indicator: D3

Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme 

Theme: Research Skills: methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Core Research Skills

 

Session Overview:

Futures and Foresight is the interdisciplinary study and practice to consider predictable, probable, possible and creative approaches to the long term. The talk will show how futures and foresight works including findings from various projects. It will also consider the need for futures and foresight for undergraduates and postgraduate learning.

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Understanding the meaning of futures and foresight
  • Appreciate the links of futures and foresight to strategy
  • Appraise the results of futures and foresight projects

You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/futures-and-foresight-with-professor-jeff-gold-tickets-190674752317

Venue

Microsoft Teams
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