By the Amsterdam Young Academy (AYA): Interdisciplinarity is easily formulated as an ambition, yet it is less easily put into practice.
Nevertheless, as a working methodology and research framework it is an amazing adventure for all those involved, as is shown in Interdisciplinarity Beyond the Buzzword: A Guide to Academic Work Across Disciplines. In this collection you will find the complete guide and some highlighted chapters. The guide was recently launched in SPUI25 using the case of Childhood Obesity Amsterdam. You can find the link to the presentation below.
A Guide to Academic Work Across Disciplines
When is interdisciplinarity necessary or of added value?
How do interdisciplinary communities and collaborations succeed?
How and why should we train students and researchers in interdisciplinary…
Video: The case 'Childhood obesity in Perspective'
What is the influence of funding, publishing and promotion?