In this course, you’ll explore how to meet the challenges of conducting effective transdisciplinary research. You’ll gain insights into a variety of case studies from different fields as you learn from the experiences of peers and experts. You’ll investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity.

We will explore questions such as:

  • How can we address societal challenges with research?
  • What complex problems can we think of that may only be solved if several actors find a solution together?
  • How can we address complex issues?

Topics include:

  • Research skills needed in order to produce relevant outcomes for society and academia;
  • Transdisciplinarity: principles, research processes, and application;
  • Guiding questions, phases, and steps in transdisciplinary projects;
  • Pitfalls and opportunities in transdisciplinary projects;
  • Ethical implications of co-production processes;
  • Examples of transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health topics.

This course is for students and researchers from all backgrounds, as well as stakeholders involved in searching solutions for complex societal challenges. Note that this course is also published by the University of Basel on FutureLearn, in collaboration with the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. 

Duration: 6 weeks

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