This course is a central PhD course under the Openlab collaboration between Stockholm University, KTH, Karolinska Institute, and Södertörn University College. Openlab addresses collaborations across disciplines in order to find innovative solutions to societal challenges. The course is open to PhD students from all departments in all faculties at Stockholm University. PhD students interested in problem solving and making a difference in tomorrow's society should consider applying.

The course content focuses on innovation processes through applying design thinking methodology as support for research, development work, and innovation in surrounding societal and/or scientific environments, in particular within the realm of social innovation. No previous experience with social innovation is required. The course is inspired by and builds on similar courses at the d.school at Stanford University.