ORBIT (the Observatory for Responsible Research and Innovation) has been commissioned by the EPSRC to provide leadership in the promotion and application of responsible research and innovation practices to the information and communication technology (ICT) community. In order to achieve this goal, ORBIT has developed a series of Workshops and Courses for for doctoral and postgraduate students.
Introduction to RRI
This free Introduction explains the basic principles of RRI and familiarises users with ORBIT’s role in providing RRI services. Completion of this initial course and the brief quiz gives access to ORBIT’s expert services.
Foundations in RRI
The Foundation course introduces the AREA 4Pframework and its application to research projects. Once the Foundation course is completed, participants can undertake RRI activities in ICT research projects. The course can be tailored to the specific needs of the project or institution.
Registered Practitioner
The Practitioner course enables participants to embed the RRI principles into their small and medium-sized ICT grant proposals using the AREA 4P framework. Certification lasts for three years, after which re-registration is needed.
ORBIT Expert
The ORBIT Expert course enables participants to embed the RRI principles into their large and complex ICT grant proposals using the AREA 4P framework. Certification lasts for three years, after which re-registration is needed. The ORBIT Foundation course is a prerequisite.
ORBIT training pathways
Below is a table comparing the different services that ORBIT offers to the community.
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|
Introduction to RRI |
Foundations in RRI |
Foundations ‘Sandwich’ |
ORBIT Practitioner |
ORBIT Expert |
Hackathon |
|
Length |
30 min |
1 day |
2 days |
3 days |
4 days |
1 day |
|
Location |
Online |
Onsite |
Onsite |
Onsite |
Onsite |
Onsite |
|
Ideal for |
Everyone with an interest in RRI |
CDT/PhD students, ECRs, PIs |
CDT/PhD students, ECRs |
Those leading small / medium ICT projects |
Those leading large ICT projects |
CDT/PhD students, ECRs |
|
Introduction to RRI and AREA framework |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Introduction to ORBIT methodology on applying RRI |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, in depth |
Yes, in depth |
Yes but briefly |
|
Models of RRI and development of RRI action plan |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Real world RRI application exercises |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Certification |
Yes, upon completing online test |
Yes, upon completing test |
Yes, upon completing test |
Yes, upon completing test |
Yes, upon completing test |
No |