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Why, with whom, and how to conduct interdisciplinary research? A review from a researcher’s perspective
Why, with whom, and how to conduct interdisciplinary research? A review from a researcher’s perspective
Many complex problems and emerging phenomena require joint research efforts across academic disciplines. Interdisciplinary research (IDR) is therefore widely considered a promising approach to knowledge production. This paper reviews the literature on IDR from the perspective of individual researchers engaging in or considering this type of research.
Cuts to Research into Inequality, Disparities and Other DEIA Topics Harm Science
Cuts to Research into Inequality, Disparities and Other DEIA Topics Harm Science
EU Urged Not to Forget About Defence R&D
Experts are urging policymakers not to forget about research and development when they set about boosting Europe's defence capabilities. As yet, the political activity following the US decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has found little place for R&D.
Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
This interview discusses the evolution of science diplomacy in recent years, highlighting the challenges faced by a field that was initially designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
20,000 Scientists Publish at Unrealistic Rates
Analysis finds ‘implausibly high’ numbers of papers from many top scientists.
How to Get Rid of a Tenured Professor
Hopes Rise for New Laws to Unlock European Research Area
Efforts to keep implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) going continued this week with the publication of a second ERA policy agenda, covering the years 2025 to 2027.
Citizen Participation and Technology: Lessons from the Fields of Deliberative Democracy and Science and Technology Studies
Citizen Participation and Technology: Lessons from the Fields of Deliberative Democracy and Science and Technology Studies
Deliberative democracy could be enriched by a deeper engagement with the material aspects of democratic processes. STS scholars would benefit from engaging more closely with democratic theory, as well.
Germany Slowly Rethinks Defence and Security Research
Germany Slowly Rethinks Defence and Security Research
Three years after the attack on Ukraine, positions are changing, but there is no more money in Germany for military research.
Japan's New Approach to Collaborative International R&D
Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions
Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions
Europe Must Prioritise Research and Innovation to Be Competitive
Europe Must Prioritise Research and Innovation to Be Competitive
Research and innovation are key areas to reignite sustainable growth and drive productivity.
Lessons From Baltimore for Participatory Research
What Does a Career in Science Policy Entail?
A Science Mega-programme is Taking Shape in the EU: What It Means for Researchers
Pygmy Blue Whales: Citizen Scientists in Timor-Leste Help Research
Science Could Solve Some of the World's Biggest Problems. Why Aren't Governments Using It?
Case Studies Are Vital to Monitoring the Development of Open Science
As a recent consultation on how to monitor open science practices draws to a close, it is argued that if monitoring frameworks aim to capture the widest dimensions of open science as a practice they should include case studies.
How to Reduce Partisan Animosity
AI Is Revolutionizing Science. Are Scientists Ready?
Congo Calling
A dearth of local scientists is holding back research on the world’s second largest rainforest.