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The School for Transdisciplinary Studies operates within a network that researches and teaches in the field of inter-/transdisciplinarity at UZH:
Office for Gender Equality and Diversity, Office for Animal Welfare and 3Rs, Center for Reproducible Science, Citizen Science Zurich, Digital Society Initiative, Initiative Geisteswissenschaften, Sustainability Hub, Open Science Team, Right Livelihood Centre of the University of Zurich, University Library of Zurich, UZH Innovation Hub, VSUZH, and many more ...
🌱 Timeliness and Relevance: By developing interdisciplinary courses on topics such as sustainability, digital transformation, ethics, social engagement, and future mobility, instructors stay up-to-date with current developments. This enables them to prepare students for the complex challenges of the present and future.
🤝 Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Instructors have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines, expanding their own (disciplinary) horizons and fostering the exchange of ideas. Their interdisciplinary courses are attended by students from all faculties.
👩🏫 Visibility and Profiling as Experts: By participating in interdisciplinary teaching, instructors can position themselves as experts not only in their own field but also in other disciplines.
🎓 Innovative Teaching Methods: STS promotes new teaching methods that support interdisciplinary learning and thinking. Instructors can develop and implement innovative teaching formats to provide students with a holistic perspective on relevant topics.
👥 Professionalization and Networking: STS provides instructors with the opportunity to connect with leading experts and industry partners. This not only promotes professional exchange but also opens up opportunities for collaborations, research projects, and the application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
The funding line transdisciplinary_innovation supports the further strategic development of the STS course portfolio.
The funding line pursues three funding objectives:
Find more information on the funding line here.