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27.03.25
Beyond the Fix - the Podcast by Critical Scientists Switzerland
Critical Scientists Switzerland
The belief that science and technology can fix all our problems is widespread - but is it justified? The Beyond the Fix podcast offers a deep dive into commonly proposed fixes to the challenges we face today in areas such as climate, energy, economics, agriculture, food and human health. Our host Thomas Kobel talks to scientists, policy-makers, and practitioners about thought-provoking perspectives that will not leave your view of promised solutions untouched. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
27.03.25
An approach for operationalizing and sustaining systems improvements
i2insights/Dintle Molosiwa
How can we develop more effective interventions that address root causes of insufficient system performance? How can systems-informed interventions achieve and sustain more impactful system improvements? What strategies ensure multisectoral collaboration in systems improvement initiatives?
27.03.25
Cash is still king. But who will reign in the digital world?
TA-Swiss
As electronic payments skyrocket and cryptocurrencies gain momentum, a crucial question arises: should the state issue an official digital currency, backed by central banks?
TA-SWISS is set to publish a comprehensive study on April 29, 2025, exploring the opportunities and risks of these new "digital francs" for Switzerland and its financial system. The findings will be presented at a press conference on the same day. For more details, visit: www.ta-swiss.ch/en/digital-currency
To get an overview of all the other projects TA-SWISS is currently pursuing, launching or planning, see here.
24.03.25
An acknowledgement for contribution to transdisciplinary research initiatives!
SNC Network, Kathmandu, Nepal
SNC (Sundar Nepal Creation), a newly found initiatives in wholistic life learning and research practices, greatly acknowledged its founder president Mr. Sundar Kumar Sharma for his significant contribution to transdisciplinary research and knowledge building practices. Most of his academic and life researches are a blend of world sciences and humanities. He has developed research frameworks that can philosophically address prescriptive research agendas that we need to realize to take the humanity forward. At the same time, he practically addressed local knowledge and cultures for the sustainability of the world and continual progress in science and technology. His recent works in new development discourse are based on real life experiences and insights that are grounded on human awareness, spiritual and organic development that we call the pillars of wholistic human development. Sundar’s approach to life learning and knowledge building ranges from localized or individual issues to global changes and advances in sciences and humanities.
24.03.25
Transformative Inter- and Transdisciplinary methods for Global Societal Challenges - now available online and open access
Global Social Challenges Journal
A Special Collection dedicated to the memory of the late Julie Thompson Klein. Edited by David Simon, RHUL, and Bianca Vienni-Baptista, ETH Zürich.
Julie's research and teaching were devoted to crossing boundaries and mapping what she called 'interdisciplinary cultures', and redefining collaboration across sectors. In this special collection, the aim is to put this plurality at the centre of attention. The urgent policy calls for more and better interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research driven by crises related to, for example, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and energy and food issues, demand that this heterogeneity be revisited to determine how it hinders or helps the efficacy of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary methods and tools in such research. As a joint collection, the papers offer innovative conceptual and methodological approaches that represent the trends this scholarship has been thriving for in the last few years, and shows the wealth of expertise that has been developed while addressing the challenges facing global society.
See here to read the full collection.
06.03.25
New Name: “Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships"
KFPE
To better reflect who we are, we are revising our name. From the end of June 2025 onwards, the KFPE will be called Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships (GRP-Alliance). Join us at the Annual Conference on 20 June to learn more about the reasons for this name change. Conference-Website
06.03.25
Transforming and weaving knowledge in a complex world: The butterfly and the spider
i2insights, Frédéric Darbellay
Inter- and transdisciplinarity remains a diverse and constantly evolving field, shaped by various schools of thought and enriched by a global and intercultural perspective. This diversity constitutes its richness and calls for an inclusive approach, capable of representing the plurality of scientific communities, approaches and practices. Got to blog
06.03.25
Neue Berichtsreihe des TD-Lab Berlin
Berlin University Alliance
Das TD-Lab hat verschiedene Methoden, Tools und Formate für die transdisziplinäre Forschung entwickelt. Das Team unterstützt bei der Adaption der Formate und Methoden in den verschiedenen Forschungskontexten. Zur Übersichtsseite
06.03.25
Alternative Reality Game: Cow Chat Crime
BOKU, VetMed
Entwickelt von Wissenschaftlerinnen der BOKU und der VetMed in Zusammenarbeit mit professionellen Spieleentwicklern und Praxisakteur:innen, verbindet das Spiel Elemente aus der realen Welt mit digitalen Medien und lädt dich ein, Teil einer packenden Geschichte zu werden. Das Spiel ist jederzeit verfügbar und über WhatsApp spielbar. Mehr Informationen
03.03.25
Cartoons: How inter- and transdisciplinary integration will fail for sure
Eawag
Collaborating successfully in inter- and transdisciplinary (ITD) research projects is a challenge. A series of cartoons humorously illustrates how collaboration will fail for sure. The scenes depicted are intended to provide food for thought across disciplines. They invite everyone to rethink their own behaviour and discuss with team members how ITD research can succeed.
03.03.25
Pairing Scheme: NRP 80 explores a new form of dialogue between science and politics
NRP 80 - Covid-19 in Society
A pairing scheme is bringing researchers and members of Parliament together. Thirteen researchers from NRP 80 are currently taking part in this unique nationwide initiative.
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the challenges involved in the dialogue between science and politics. Switzerland has taken note, and in 2023 introduced a Code of Practice on scientific policy advice and a formalised system for involving advisory groups before and during a crisis.
03.03.25
NRP 79 projects: The first three short videos are online
NRP 79 - Advancing Research Programme
Packing a multi-year NRP research project into a short film is no easy task. But it is important in terms of transparency and of providing insights into 3R research. The first three short videos are now online - more to follow.
More Information
03.03.25
New Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs
University of Calgary
The University is pleased to announce that the brand new Transdisciplinary Graduate Programs are now open for applications. They are offering a Master's thesis-based program, a PhD program and two course-based Master's programs, all starting in September 2025. More Information
27.01.25
Einheit der Wissenschaft und echtes Studium generale: Vorlesung an der Universität Basel
Einheit der Wissenschaft und echtes Studium generale, Universität Basel
Das Projekt hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ein echtes Studium generale von zwei Semestern Dauer an den Hochschulen zu etablieren. Ziel dieses Studiums ist es, Generalisten auszubilden, die dank holistischen Methoden holistische Lösungen vorschlagen und umsetzen können und somit inter- & transdisziplinäre Arbeit vereinfachen. An der Universität Basel wird es dazu im Frühjahrsemester 2025 eine erste Ringvorlesung geben, zu der auch Hörerinnen und Hörer zugelassen sind. Die Vorlesung findet wöchentlich ab dem 20. Februar 2025 jeweils am Donnerstag von 16.15 bis 18.00 Uhr statt: Suche | Vorlesungsverzeichnis Universität Basel
17.01.25
ITD Alliance News Bulletin
ITD Alliance
The 17th January News Bulletin includes
New Resource: Designing Inspiring Workshops and Courses in Transdisciplinarity: A Guide now available
Upcoming ITD Alliance events: Toolkits and Methods Quality & Rigour event.
Policy and Funding News.
Relevant Conferences and Events.
Fellowship Opportunity.
New “Member Publications” feature: Announce your “just-out” publications.
15.01.25
13 projects approved for NRP 81 "Baukultur"
NRP 81
The Swiss National Science Foundation has approved 13 projects for the National Research Programme "Baukultur" (NRP 81).
In early December 2024, the Research Council of the Swiss National Science Foundation decided to approve 13 projects for the National Research Programme "Baukultur" (NRP 81), as proposed by the Steering Committee. NRP 81 aims to improve our understanding of processes in the built environment. Specifically, the programme aims to link Baukultur with social and ecological transition and to establish new collaborations and strengthen existing ones with institutions and civil society.
15.01.25
19 projects to foster multidisciplinary research in gender medicine and health
NRP 83
Following recommendation by the Steering Committee, the Research Council has decided to grant 19 projects for a total budget of 9.6 Mio CHF, to foster research in gender medicine and health. The projects will start in early 2025.
Clinical studies, medical education, AI, mental health, ethics, prevention, epidemiology are all coming together to reduce biases on Sex (biological attributes) and gender (sociocultural factors) in the Swiss health system. Of the 32 pre-selected projects, 19 have finally been granted for a total budget of 9.6 million CHF.
15.01.25
Urban Waters: Art and Water in Dialogue at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
ZHDK
Students and lecturers from all departments will transform Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen in Zurich into a unique space for connection, experience, and reflection on water as part of Urban Waters from 1 to 23 February 2025.
Urban Waters explores the theme of water in urban spaces, inviting visitors to rediscover the ecological, social, and cultural significance of water through art and sensory experiences. The park at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen will feature a total of ten art installations. From Friday to Sunday, an extensive programme of performances, readings, workshops, concerts, and more will take place.
The park at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen is open daily from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, and all art installations as well as the entire programme are free of charge. Further details and the complete programme can be found on the website.
Urban Waters is supported by the Canton of Zurich as part of the #hallowasser project.
09.01.25
ITD Alliance News Bulletin
ITD Alliance
The 9th January News Bulletin includes:
New Member Publications
Upcoming ITD Alliance events
ITD Conference photos available
Education and training news
ITD Alliance member conferences
and other
09.01.25
New EU project launched: SHIELD: Strategic Health Initiatives for Effective Disease Prevention
SHIELD-Projcet
The groundbreaking SHIELD project, a four-year initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, officially commenced on December 1, 2024. With an ambitious mission to revolutionize personalized prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes, SHIELD aims to significantly reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Harnessing Technology for Personalized Prevention
SHIELD integrates multimodal data collection and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop risk stratification tools, personalized care plans, and behavior-change interventions. The project focuses on secondary and tertiary prevention, empowering patients with early-diagnosed conditions to manage their health effectively. Additionally, insights derived from SHIELD will inform policies with population-wide health impacts.
Key Objectives
Advanced Risk Stratification: AI-based tools to predict disease progression and stratify patients into risk categories using diverse data sources.
Personalized Care Plans: Patient-specific strategies, leveraging SHIELD’s digital tools and behavioral support systems to encourage adherence.
Clinical Validation: Multi-country pilot studies in Spain, Switzerland, and Italy to test SHIELD interventions in real-world healthcare settings.
Policy Collaboration: Evidence-based health policies fostering collaboration across healthcare providers, policymakers, and behavioral scientists.
09.01.25
Mountain Research and Development Vol 44, No 4 available online and open access
Mountain Research and Developemt
Articles in this open issue’s MountainResearch section present a framework for assessing the benefits and costs of spring revival in Nepal, analyze Iranian herder households’ livelihood choices with a view to poverty alleviation, and examine the prospects of sustainable tourism in southeastern Serbia’s mountain protected areas. In the MountainAgenda section, authors from the Andean Social–Ecological Observatory Network detail the network’s origins, structure, objectives, and strategies. In the MountainPlatform section, the Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research of the Austrian Academy of Sciences presents its new research concept. Three obituaries and the editorial pay tribute to the journal’s founding editor, Jack D. Ives.
The issue is available online and open access:
https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-44/issue-4
Read about the journal’s section policies, guidelines, and submission procedure at:
09.01.25
Four Projects Receive the National Prize for Open Research Data
Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences have awarded the National Prize for Open Research Data (ORD Prize) for the second time. The prize recognizes four projects from Swiss research institutions that promote the collaborative and/or interdisciplinary reuse of research data or engage in educational and/or outreach activities related to the reuse of research data.
The award-winning projects for 2024 are Pathoplexus (ETH Zurich, SwissTPH, University of Basel), ROADS (ZHAW), openwashdata (ETH Zurich), and ENAC-IT4Research (EPFL). The total prize money amounts to CHF 21,000.
The awards ceremony took place on 27 November 2024 in Bern.