Interdisciplinary learning and research

Find out how to work across multiple academic disciplines in higher education, in order to pool expertise and develop novel skillsets and solutions to complex problems. These guides offer insight on how to break down disciplinary boundaries in university teaching and research to seek greater understanding.

By kiera.obrien, 23 July, 2025

Make interdisciplinary research accessible to everyone

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Short courses can give members of the public insight into cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, focusing on issues related to their daily lives. Here’s how to put them into place
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 15 May, 2025

How can we decarbonise knowledge production?

Top down view of people working on a table around an image of the globe
An interdisciplinary approach that includes the institutions most affected by climate change is essential if higher education is to achieve net zero, argues Priya Vijaykumar Poojary
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 May, 2025

‘Many academic librarians are now effectively digital curators’

Young male university student in library
Through the advent of the internet, digitisation and artificial intelligence, libraries’ purpose in supporting their users’ success remains unchanged. So, how can academic libraries transform their services to meet evolving needs?
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4minutes
Interdisciplinary learning and research