Book launch of Interdisciplinary Practices in Higher Education
Please join us for the launch and celebration of 'Interdisciplinary Practices in Higher Education – Teaching, Learning and Collaborating across Borders' on Thursday, November 21, at 15.30. The event is held at the Department of Science Education, Niels Bohr Building, Rådmandsgade 64/Jagtvej 155, on the ground floor.
At the launch, Katrine Ellemose Lindvig will share insights into the book's development process, beginning with its origins at the 2019 ITD conference in Gothenburg. Contributing authors will also discuss their experiences of providing and receiving feedback on a live case study, and having all of it published as an integral part of the book.
We will serve bubbles, cake and coffee, so to ensure there is plenty, please sign up here, no later than 18th of November 12:00.
About the book:
Drawing on eight crowdsourced cases, and with more than 40 scholars, developers, and practitioners contributing their insights, the book comprehensively explores the everyday experiences surrounding teaching, learning, and collaboration across borders and boundaries within higher education.
The book begins with a foundational chapter introducing interdisciplinary practices and setting a broad context for understanding the dynamics of teaching, learning, and collaboration across disciplines. Following this, focuses on specific aspects of interdisciplinary work, including managing the breadth versus depth of content, navigating disciplinary identities, and the governance structures essential for supporting interdisciplinary courses and programs. Key topics also cover the alignment of academic outcomes with stakeholder expectations, and considerations for the professional growth and career trajectories of interdisciplinary researchers.
In addition to practical insights, each chapter includes expert commentaries and analyses on the challenges presented in the cases, providing a mix of theory and applicable guidance. The book concludes with reflections on sustainable inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations, making it a comprehensive resource for educators, administrators, and students invested in boundary crossing higher education.