Social enterprises are businesses that trade on the open market to make money which is then reinvested into improving communities, improving the environment or tackling social problems. Divine chocolate, the Big Issue and The Co-Op are big examples.
This course presents facts about social enterprise ventures using case studies and group work. Groups will then consider some possibilities and use these to investigate how one could build a venture based on social values. These business models resonate well with researcher values in general and offer an alternative to traditional spin-outs. A guest speaker will share their experience.
Description:
This half day course will allow the participant to:
- Understand the basics of a social enterprise
- Look at examples of social enterprises and their variety
- Investigate some seed ideas for social enterprises
- Discover the steps required to setting up a social enterprise
Suitable for:
PhD Students, Postdocs and Fellows interested in exploring the ethics and practicalities involved in a social enterprise business venture.
Objectives/Key Skills:
- An understanding of social enterprise
- An exploration of individual values
- Idea generation
- Presentation skills
- Business ethics
Registration:
Postdocs and Fellows register via My Learning
PhD students register via this booking form