Unit Outline

Regenerative Innovation transcends traditional sustainability approaches by reimagining design as a catalyst for creating net-positive ecological and social impact. This 3-day intensive unit views regenerative innovation as a response to complex challenges that requires both systemic thinking and design action. You will cultivate the capacity to explore, reframe, create and catalyse innovations that actively regenerate rather than merely sustain, guiding them to become agents of systemic transformation. Through a people and planet-centred approach, students will develop the ability to analyse complex systems, identify leverage points for positive change, and design solutions that contribute to thriving ecological and social ecosystems across diverse contexts and disciplines. This unit requires pre-reading before attending, please complete the pre-reading in the week prior to the 3-day intensive, ensure you have read the associated content.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify and explain fundamental principles of regenerative design and innovation.
2	Evaluate innovation opportunities through regenerative lenses, to create ecological, social, and economic value .
3	Apply regenerative tools to analyse systems and contexts.
4	Develop innovative responses that embody regenerative principles and contribute to thriving systems.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Design Sprint Workbook	Week 1	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Regenerative Business Proposal	Week 1	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Personal Regenerative Innovation Plan & Reflection	Week 10	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Design Sprint Workbook

Task Description:

You will document your learning journey across the design sprints (Days 1-2), demonstrating understanding of Regenerative Innovation through systems mapping, identifying regenerative potential and its translation to the triple layer business model.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 1

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies and explains regenerative design principles	LO1
2	Evaluates innovation opportunities through regenerative lenses	LO2
3	Applies regenerative tools to analyse systems and contexts	LO3
4	Documents design process and personal learning	LO4
5	Communicates ideas clearly and professionally	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Regenerative Business Proposal

Task Description:

Based on your teams prioritised opportunities from Day 1 and 2, develop a Regenerative Business Proposal, prototype, pitch for presentation. Feedback provided in class.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 1

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develops business model that applies regenerative principles and demonstrates potential for positive systemic impact	LO4
2	Evaluates innovation opportunities and creates multi-dimensional value	LO2
3	Applies regenerative tools for business development	LO3
4	Develops innovative response that contributes to thriving systems	LO4
5	Creates functional prototype that demonstrates business concept	LO4
6	Presents compelling pitch that communicates regenerative innovation	LO1
7	Demonstrates effective collaboration in developing regenerative solutions	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Personal Regenerative Innovation Plan & Reflection

Task Description:

You will create a personal action plan for applying regenerative innovation tools in your work/studies, and then reflect on your actual application of these tools over the following weeks.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Plans application of regenerative tools in professional practice	LO3
2	Reflects on application of regenerative innovation principles	LO4
3	Evaluates personal learning and future opportunities	LO2
4	Develops vision for contributing to thriving systems	LO4
5	Communicates integrated understanding through chosen format	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Todd, C. (2024, March 15). Chapter summaries for Doughnut Economics. Cambridge Doughnut. https://www.cambridgedoughnut.org.uk/chapter-summaries-for-doughnut-economics/