EDAPT: Innovation & Agile Thinking Training

Develop new approaches to your research and professional challenges. Become an agile, creative thinker equipped to make meaningful impact.

EDAPT is a two‑day innovation and skills‑development programme designed for researchers across Durham University. You’ll have the opportunity to explore new ways of thinking, strengthen essential skills, and apply agile methods to your own academic journey.

Brought to you by Venture Lab, EDAPT has been developed using insights from leading thinkers in effectuation and innovation methodology. By taking part you’ll have the chance to:

• Explore new ideas, methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives that enhance your research.
• Strengthen your communication, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Develop creative and innovative approaches to navigating funding, career pathways, impact, and research reach.
• Apply your learning through collaborative challenges that build critical thinking and project management capability.
• Present your work through academic‑style posters and refine your ability to communicate to specialist and non‑specialist audiences.
• Join a community of researchers developing the mindset and skills to create positive impact within and beyond academia.

EDAPT supports researchers in developing the confidence, adaptability, and innovative thinking needed to thrive in a rapidly changing academic and professional landscape.

“EDAPT opened up new perspectives in my day‑to‑day work, helping me apply techniques beyond research to learning, teaching, and entrepreneurship.” — Previous EDAPT participant