Case Studies for Defence and Security Innovation

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Fundamental constraints and opportunities facing the UK government as it seeks to address these challenges
• Applying these principles to real world case studies
• Communication and outreach strategies: how to communicate research subject to IP restrictions and industrial sensitivity.
• The challenges faced by the UK Defence and Security sector and the concept of innovation in this context
• Multifaceted principles of Defence and Security Innovation and the dependencies between them

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Communicate ideas and concepts related to defence and security innovation effectively
• Collaborate with peers to define and develop innovative solutions to complex defence and security challenges

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Assess the ethical implications of deploying innovative technologies in defence and security operations
• Analyse case studies to critically evaluate examples of successful and unsuccessful innovation in a UK Defence and Security context
• Discuss the policy frameworks necessary to promote responsible innovation in defence and security

Topics covered in this module will include: 1.Innovation): Consideration will be given to the fundamentals of innovation in a D&S context, i.e., what is it, why is it necessary, and how can it be done. Introduction into technology road mapping from an industrial partner will be provided. 2.Policy: This session will consider how policy influences decision making in the D&S sector with regards to innovation. 3.Intellectual Property (TBC/RIS): what constitutes IP and how it is protected, drawing on perspectives of industry and academia 4.Ethics sector relevant ethics of defence and security work and research ethics/requirements of human-based studies (e.g., ERGO and MODREC systems) 5.Responsible Research and Innovation : Understanding how research might affect people and the environment in the future so that we can gain the most benefit and avoid harm. Understanding how to employ RRI practices in your own research via the RRI toolkit developed under the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub. 6.Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Systems perspective of ED&I considerations, from its depiction in company policy and process through to how it influences data collection and analysis (e.g., the gender data gap), which ultimately results in how engineered systems are designed. 7.Engagement: The importance of outreach and engagement to D&S and effective engagement strategies. 8.Collaboration: How to manage effective collaboration between industry and academia given competing demands (e.g., publishing vs. IP protection, scientific rigour vs. rapid prototyping), providing an overview of D&S specifics of how different businesses collaborate, how the sector functions.

The module adopts a case study-based approach to teaching and learning by putting theory into practice via practical real-world examples. As such, each topic will be co-delivered by an academic and relevant external party (where possible, e.g., from industry, third sector, or non-University research organisation) Some elements of the flipped lecture model will be incorporated alongside more traditional methods, using mixed media where appropriate. Depending on the topic, resources will provided to students for them to prepare in advance of the classroom sessions, allowing the face-to-face time to focus on coaching and discussion as well as standard lecturing.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.