The great interdisciplinarity illusion – and what to do about it

Simon Scott

The great interdisciplinarity illusion – and what to do about it

Simon Scott

Philosophy, Theology and Religion

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Abstract

All too often, modules that claim to be interdisciplinary are really multidisciplinary. Here’s how universities must change that.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Times Higher Education
Publication status	Published - 6 Oct 2025

Keywords

University education
Interdisciplinary
interdisciplinarity
education leadership

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The great interdisciplinarity illusion – and what to do about it

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