We are pleased to invite you to the Academic Morning Coffee, where Christoph Senf from MediaFutures will discuss innovation work in academia and the MediaFutures approach.

Date: 4 February
Venue: SV-cafeteria (Lauritz Meltzers hus, 4th floor), Fosswinckels gate 6, 5007 Bergen

Time: 9:15-10:00 (coffee and tea served from 9:00)

Abstract:

What does innovation work look like at a university research center? This conversation explores how the SFI MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology and Innovation has developed its distinctive industry-academic partnership model, and the opportunities and challenges that emerge when bridging academic research and media industry needs. We will discuss conceptual frameworks for understanding innovation, MediaFutures’ collaborative approach, and key strategic and practical lessons learned.

Dr. Christopher (‘Chris’) Senf is Innovation Coordinator at SFI MediaFutures, where he coordinates the Centre’s research-to-innovation projects with major Norwegian media companies. A political philosopher by training, Chris completed his PhD at UiB in 2023. He was a Fulbright Fellow at UMass Boston (2021) and Oxford Alumni from Saïd Business School’s Strategic Innovation Online Programme (2024).

The conversation will be in English.