Since 2009, the HSLU has established, in two stages, a total of six \u201cInterdisciplinary Focus Areas\u201d (IFAs) and carried out a broad range of research projects. Moreover, the HSLU developed an interdisciplinary strategy in 2013 which outlined the conditions and principles of its interdisciplinary collaboration. In mid-2018, the university pooled its existing skills in the field in two interdisciplinary clusters (ICs) dedicated to the topics of \u201cSpatial Development and Social Cohesion\u201d and \u201cDigital Transformation of the Working World\u201d. The ICs were active from 2018 to 2023 before the transition into the Interdisciplinary Networks (IDN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIn light of present and future societal challenges, the need for interdisciplinary and – even more importantly – transdisciplinary collaboration at universities will continue to grow. The way the IC are promoting these topics at the HSLU is exemplary.\u201d<\/p>\nTheres Paulsen, Director, td-net \u2013 Network for Transdisciplinary Research<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Varied expertise and cooperations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The two clusters combined the expertise of each of the HSLU\u2019s six Schools – from Engineering and Architecture to Business, Information Technology, Social Work, Art, Film and Design and Music. The aim was to use interdisciplinary collaboration to develop solution approaches to address the practical problems of the future. To this end, the HSLU worked closely with its partner institutions in various fields and in national and international research projects. Through its interdisciplinary education and continuing and executive education programmes, it promoted knowledge transfer between academia and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key goals <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The ICs \u201cSpatial Development and Social Cohesion\u201d and \u201cDigital Transformation of the Working World\u201d were<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- characterised by their topicality and relevance and by their significant research contribution at the highest academic level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- designed to contribute to the HSLU\u2019s international appeal by fostering partnerships with universities in Switzerland and abroad and by creating opportunities to connect in various areas (conferences, publications, dual degrees, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- rooted in the region and promote dialogue with partners from industry, business, culture and society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- strengthening the focus on superordinate areas of research and development and bundle their potential across the HSLU\u2019s Schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- developing and creating new programmes in teaching and research in alignment with the HSLU\u2019s varied areas of mandated activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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