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, 8 November, 2023

Interdisciplinarity is a core part of AI’s heritage and its future

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To train students to engage responsibly with artificial intelligence, a genuinely interdisciplinary perspective – from the language used to recognising that human and machine work in concert – is essential, write Elvin Lim and Jonathan Chase
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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
By Eliza.Compton, 7 October, 2022

Doctoral training programmes: worthwhile or not?

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If the chance to work with gifted people and across unfamiliar disciplines appeals, a doctoral training programme could be for you, whether you’re a student or an academic
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4minutes
Interdisciplinary learning and research