Unpacking academic interdisciplinarity

By Miranda Prynne, 27 January, 2022
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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An interdisciplinary approach to teaching
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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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Civic engagement
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