The problems impacting our world are increasingly complex, yet we are able to address them through scientific pursuit now more than ever. X-Net will organise and facilitate workshops with a high-impact in the interdisciplinarian scientific community and shape how research is conducted to solve complex problems. The purpose of these events is to focus on a subject area to stimulate collaborative research and new ideas. Topics to address will include tools for promoting effective interdisciplinary collaborations, best practices for leading and sustaining interdisciplinary research and training programs, identifying funding sources and building successful partnerships. Typical workshop numbers will range between 20 and 40 delegates. Four workshops will be delivered as follows:Overcoming Barriers to Cross-Disciplinary Research
Wednesday 06 July 2022 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop seeks to provide an opportunity for participants to determine and define some of the personal and common barriers for cross-disciplinary research. To share experiences through discussion with peers and to start to consider specific actions to overcome personal barriers through action learning.