Collaborative research & transdisciplinarity

Sustainability, as a concept, spans multiple areas – encouraging collaborative research & transdisciplinarity ensures multiple facets of a single research topic being taken in consideration.

Review some of the tools that we have collected, that will enhance the HEI’s ‘sustainability value’ –its meeting of sustainability ambitions – and this will also contribute to a ‘sustainability mindset’ in the HEI

Collaborative Research on Sustainability

This article thus unearths a conundrum of succession for interdisciplinary academic environments, and suggests that simple colocation of diverse academic stars is an inadequate strategy to achieve effective intradepartmental collaboration

The Integration and Implementation Sciences (i2S) Resources

The i2S Resources, developed by the Australian National University, provide a comprehensive collection of methods, tools, and case studies to help researchers and academic leaders engage in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. The resources focus on various aspects of collaboration, integration, and implementation to address complex problems effectively.

The Interdisciplinary Research Leaders (IRL) Program by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The IRL program supports interdisciplinary teams in conducting research that addresses pressing health and social issues. While the focus is on health, the program’s resources and approach can serve as a model for university deans to encourage interdisciplinary research in various domains. Deans can explore the program structure, resources, and strategies to adapt them to their institutions.

The Group Concept Mapping (GCM) Method

GCM is a participatory research method that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to generate and organize ideas from a diverse group of stakeholders. By using GCM in workshops or seminars, university deans can promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers, faculty, and external partners.

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