Objective

RACE’s primary objective is the development and enhancement of awareness and understanding of the broad area of raw materials (RM), and the potential careers available in this field through the development and implementation of a training module targeted at working professionals, Higher Education students (postgraduate), and Higher Education staff.

As participants progress through the module they will develop and enhance their own under- standing of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), in the context of Raw Materials. They will also develop communication skills and the ability to showcase the incredible potential of working in this important field. Participants will engage in carefully developed and selected assignments which will enable them to communicate an understanding of RM and which will promote careers in the field among the target audience.

The solution (technology)

The module will be delivered utilising best pedagogical practices, ensuring problem-based, inquiry-based and experiential learning. Guest lecturers from the fields of business, entrepreneurship, marketing and STEMM communication will conduct workshops with participants across topics relevant to raw materials. The mode of delivery will incorporate blended learning, practical workshop sessions, debating impact and ethical issues associated with raw materials through the use of case studies, and media training.

Partnership

Programme co-ordinator: Dr Sarah Hayes, University of Limerick, sarah.hayes@ul.ie