About the Office of Innovation - University of New England

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Open to Anyone

We partner with students, faculty, and professional staff from virtually every unit at the University. In our Makerspace, you’ll find graduate and undergraduate students from different disciplines, working on projects to bring positive change. This welcoming environment creates a community that gives students a sense of belonging on campus. We also serve as internal consultants to units across the university, supporting faculty and staff in their innovation initiatives. We cultivate an open, inclusive, collaborative culture, with a focus on having fun.

Real-World Experiences

Many students come to college with energy and passion to make a difference. Our innovation programs give them the tools they need to make visible, positive change happen. We put a priority on giving students the opportunity to work on real-world projects in areas that they care about. As a result, students feel connected and empowered to work through obstacles and persevere. We teach them to rethink ‘failures’ as learning experiences. Our students have made a tangible, visible difference both on and off campus in fields as diverse as healthcare, education, student life, and marine science.

Training in Collaboration

We help students learn what they are best at and then work with teams to identify how their individual strengths contribute to the overall effort. Students often find group projects to be a challenging experience. In our innovation programs, we provide the support and structure to make the team experience a positive one. Students develop a better understanding of what it means to work on a team and how they can uniquely contribute. Our innovation teams are highly successful at not only delivering high-quality projects but fostering a positive team experience with skills that students can take into their future careers.

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