Open Tech Calendar

DisCOVER: Innovation and ICTs

Innovation and ICTs
Presentation 1
Where the Global meets the Local – Unpacking the Multiple Spaces of Innovation Hubs

Seminar abstract
This research studies innovation hubs as part of a wider phenomenon of innovation for development. Innovation hubs are collaborative spaces for entrepreneurs that include aspects of coworking, incubators, innovation centres and makerspaces. Despite the lack of clarity of what
impact they have, hubs have been spreading in the Global North and Global South, funded and promoted by international agencies and local governments. Consequently, they are expected to create successful ventures, contribute to job creation and innovation development. My research critically evaluates the discourses of innovation for development and examines the implications of innovation hubs for beyond the mainstream development perspectives, drawing upon two case studies of innovation hubs in Zambia and the UK respectively. As such, I focus on how individuals participating in hubs perceive themselves in innovation, and how social, historical and structural forces shape these perceptions.
Dr. Andrea Jimenez. Lecturer in Information Management, Information School, The University of Sheffield

Presentation 2
An investigation of smart transportation system (STS) data integration within Chinese cities: A socio-technical perspective

Seminar abstract
The study aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of initiating a data-integrated smart transportation system application in the context of China’s new-type urbanisation from a socio-technical system perspective. To achieve this aim, this study adopted a qualitative, interpretative, single case study methodology, and provides both theoretical and practical implications of initiating future STS solutions. It provides an enhanced theoretical understanding of using a socio-technical approach to examine the challenges and opportunities that are likely to be faced with the initiation of future STS solutions. It also delivered practical guidance for smart city practitioners to initiate more citizen-focused, value co-created and sustainable STS solutions.


Jun Zhang. PhD candidate, Information School, The University of Sheffield

Seminar date/time/location
7 Feb 2020, 13:00-14:00
Information School RC204

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Fri 7th Feb 2020 1:00pm (Europe/London)

Fri 7th Feb 2020 2:00pm (Europe/London)

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