Tværsdisiplinært

Tværsdisiplinært is a Danish term that translates to interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary. It describes an approach that combines knowledge and methods from multiple academic disciplines or fields of practice to address a complex problem or explore a topic. Instead of viewing subjects in isolation, a tværsdisiplinært approach seeks to find connections and synergies between them.

This methodology is particularly valuable when dealing with multifaceted issues that cannot be adequately understood or solved through a single disciplinary lens. For example, studying climate change might involve contributions from climatology, economics, sociology, political science, and engineering. The goal is to achieve a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding by integrating diverse perspectives and expertise.

The distinction between interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary can be subtle. Interdisciplinary work often involves collaboration between researchers from different fields to create new knowledge or solve problems. Transdisciplinary work goes a step further by also involving stakeholders from outside academia, such as policymakers, community members, or industry professionals, in the research process itself. Both approaches emphasize breaking down traditional academic silos and fostering collaboration across different areas of knowledge and practice.