Social Innovation in Science
Do you want to find out more about Social Innovation in science? Are you researching the topic yourself, studying, teaching or are you interested in the academic discourse? Or would you like to develop a Social Innovation from within the university? Then you've come to the right place.
Research on Social Innovations
From a scientific point of view, Social Innovation is a highly relevant topic. Having developed more and more traction in the recent years, the importance and potential impacts of Social Innovation now dominate international research agendas. Research questions include: How are Social Innovations created? What are key concepts and underlying dynamics? How does Social Innovation shape the societal structure?
Dr. Christoph Kaletka (TU Dortmund University) discusses how Social Innovation is investigated and how the role of research institutions changes.
The interview is in German. Activate English subtitles by clicking on the gear wheel in the bottom right corner.
Publications
- Howaldt, Jürgen & Kaletka, Christoph (2023). Encyclopedia of Social Innovation. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/encyclopedia-of-social-innovation-9781800373341.html
- Howaldt, Jürgen; Kaletka, Christoph; Schröder, Antonius; Zirngiebl Marthe (2019). Atlas of Social Innovation. 2nd Volume – A World of new Practices. Oekom Verlag. https://www.socialinnovationatlas.net/
- Howaldt, Jürgen; Kaletka, Christoph; Schröder, Antonius; Zirngiebl Marthe (2018). Atlas of Social Innovation. New Practices for a Better Future. Sfs Dortmund. https://www.socialinnovationatlas.net/
- Mair, Johanna; Robinson, Jeffrey; & Hockerts, Kai (Eds., 2006). Social Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Macmillan London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230625655
- Nicholls, Alex & Ziegler, Rafael (Eds., 2019). Creating Economic Space for Social Innovation. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198830511.001.0001
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