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This editorial reflects on the trade-offs associated with interdisciplinarity in education and research.

June 14, 2026Open Journal Systems WUOpen Access

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Editorial discusses benefits and challenges of interdisciplinarity, emphasizing teaching and research collaborations.

This editorial reflects on the trade-offs associated with interdisciplinarity in education and research.
Exploration of interdisciplinary teaching approaches.
Discussion on interdisciplinary research collaborations and teams.
Recommendations for scholars, university management, and research funders.
Identifies benefits such as enhanced creativity and problem-solving through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Highlights costs and risks, including potential dilution of discipline-specific knowledge.
Offers practical recommendations to various stakeholders to maximize the effectiveness of interdisciplinary practices.

Willems et al. (2026) studied this question.

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