INNlocal Challenges PhD Minds
Bridging Research and Practice: INNLocal Engages PhD Students at the University of Minho
On 27 February, the INNlocal was featured in the Seminar Course Unit of the PhD in Public Administration at the Universidade do Minho. The session, entitled “INNlocal – Between Scientific and Local Governance Practice,” explored how active research methodologies can effectively connect academic knowledge with local governance challenges.
During the seminar, the project team presented its participatory and Challenge-Based approaches, highlighting how co-creation and mission-oriented innovation contribute to the redesign of local public services and the strengthening of innovation capacity in public administration.
The session concluded with the Innovation Journey Card Game, an interactive tool that engages participants in simulating innovation processes within local governance contexts. Through collaborative gameplay, PhD students reflected on experimentation, foresight, and public value creation, reinforcing the project’s commitment to turning research into practical and transformative impact.
