Your Research Has Value – Explore Its Potential Using LEGO and AI
A workshop offered by the Transfer Center enaCom
Your research has value – this workshop will help you explore what that could mean beyond academia. Using LEGO® Serious Play and OpenAI ChatGPT, you will prototype real-world applications of your work in a creative, hands-on format. Starting a business is one possible outcome – but not the only one. No prior business knowledge is required – just curiosity and openness to new directions.
In-person Workshop
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Alexander Küsshauer
Language
English
Location
Transfer Center enaCom
Brühler Straße 7, 53119 Bonn
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Business and Organizations
Certificate
6 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Your research has value – this workshop helps you explore what that could mean beyond academia. Using LEGO® Serious Play and OpenAI ChatGPT, you will prototype real-world applications of your work in a creative, hands-on format. Starting a business is one possible outcome – but not the only one. No prior business knowledge is required – just curiosity and openness to new directions.
Content
- Learn to combine your academic work with practical challenges outside academia.
- Use LEGO® Serious Play to visualize and test early ideas in a low-barrier, creative
format. - Gain hands-on experience with AI to develop use cases, narratives, and next steps.
- Get a realistic, pressure-free introduction to what founding a research-based venture
could involve. - Practice framing your expertise in such a way that it resonates beyond your academic field.
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Transfer Center enaCom
Dr. Alexander Küsshauer
+49 228 73-62026
kuesshauer@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de
Address
Brühler Str. 7
53119 Bonn
More Workshops?
Have a look at further workshops offered in our Doctorate plus program this semester.
Also see
Certificate Doctorate plus
Acquire the Doctorate plus Certificate in one of our three career tracks and apply for an 'Add-on' in your track (job shadowing or career coaching).
E-Training
With our on-demand e-training courses, you can continue your education at your convenience.
Newsletter - Bonn Doctoral Bulletin
Stay up-to-date on important topics on doctoral studies and subscribe to our newsletter.