Interdisciplinarity

Solving the world’s complex problems will be so much harder if higher education is confined to disciplinary silos. Universities must encourage work across departments to develop creative and innovative answers to global challenges.

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Solving the world’s complex problems will be so much harder if higher education is confined to disciplinary silos. Universities must encourage work across departments to develop creative and innovative answers to global challenges.
By ashton.wenborn, 30 April, 2025
Universities can build their interdisciplinary research capacity through deliberate strategy and support for academics whose intellectual curiosity extends beyond their domain expertise in search of collaboration
By ashton.wenborn, 22 April, 2025
With top-tier cross-disciplinary research talent in leadership positions, the National University of Singapore is creating an ecosystem that rewards impactful scientific collaborations, harnessing AI’s power to accelerate research and innovation
By kiera.obrien, 18 March, 2025
Interdisciplinarity is crucial for preparing students for a complicated world. Adopting a dual focus on both faculty development and student engagement could be the way forward
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 27 February, 2025
A guide to conducting preliminary research, setting goals and defining each member’s level of input to an interdisciplinary research project
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5minutes