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 Eliza.Compton, 12 April, 2024

Harnessing the humanities for transformative tech leadership

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Amid a growing awareness that humanities students and faculty need data literacy, Rishi Jaitly, a longstanding champion of the humanities in technology, explains why data and technology leaders also need an education in the liberal arts
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 10 June, 2023

How can we measure interdisciplinary learning?

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A benchmark of success for interdisciplinary learning is graduates who have the flexibility to examine their areas of interest and develop attributes that deliver practical value to future employers
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4minutes
By sara.custer, 3 February, 2023

How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research

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A study into gender balances of interdisciplinary research teams shows that the presence of women is beneficial up to a point. Elisabeth Browning suggests ways funders and institutions can encourage their participation
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6minutes
Interdisciplinary learning and research