Unpacking academic interdisciplinarity

By Miranda Prynne, 27 January, 2022
Advice on successfully bringing interdisciplinarity into university teaching and research practices
Resources exploring what interdisciplinarity in higher education really means in practice and how it can shape quality teaching and research
Unpacking academic interdisciplinarity
Resources exploring what interdisciplinarity in higher education really means in practice and how it can shape quality teaching and research
Advice on successfully bringing interdisciplinarity into university teaching and research practices

Interdisciplinarity, though a mouthful, has become a buzzword in higher education with many arguing it should play a more central role in course design and research strategy. But its true meaning often gets blurred and questions remain over how and when interdisciplinary methods should be applied. This collection of resources sets out to define interdisciplinarity, explain when it is relevant and offer tips on how it can be effectively used to enrich teaching and research programmes.

Supporting interdisciplinary research
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Advice on looking to the wider research community for resources and training to upskill your research team
An interdisciplinary approach to teaching
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Advice on developing lifelong learning programmes which take a multidisciplinary approach
By miranda.prynne, 23 September, 2021

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Advice on developing effective lifelong learning programmes
Miriam Green and Susanna Leong share key considerations for universities to develop effective lifelong learning programmes that will keep pace with the rapid changes across higher education
Tackling complex global challenges
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Advice on taking an interdisciplinary approach to foster greater creativity in teaching and research
Civic engagement
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