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, 7 October, 2025

How to embed sustainability in your business school

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Vague symbolic gestures and greenwashing are no longer enough to show your institution is taking sustainability seriously. Here’s how to embed sustainable teaching and research
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 October, 2025

Global learning: an emerging transferable skill for students

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Teamwork, effective communication – these are what we think of as soft skills. But what about global learning and collaboration? Tiffany Shoop argues that global collaboration is a foundational skill for the modern world
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 19 September, 2025

Empower students as co-creators in sustainability education

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Co-creation in education for sustainable development empowers students to shape meaningful projects, build practical skills and drive institutional change, as demonstrated by a collaborative initiative between two London-based institutions
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 August, 2025

The case for human-centred skills in higher education

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For tomorrow’s challenges – and not just today’s jobs – students will need communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. So, faculty should look to embed these transferable skills across disciplines. Lauren Thomas explains
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4minutes
Interdisciplinary learning and research