Parallel session 3
Interdisciplinary research

Monday 26 April, 14:30-17:30

Recent studies point to interdisciplinary research as a precondition for creating excellence. However, even though creating interdisciplinary research platforms is a priority for many universities, it seems that a number of barriers still remain. This session explored examples of best practice across Europe and highlight the lessons learnt.

Chairperson Jane Grimson, Vice-Provost, Trinity College Dublin (IE)
Discussion paper (PDF, 18 Kb)

Rapporteur Mario Telo, Research Director, European Studies, Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
Speech (PDF, 25 Kb)

Part 1

• Joyce Tait, Director, Scottish Universities Policy Research and Advice Network (SUPRA) (UK)
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  Discussion paper (PDF, 56 Kb)
  Slides of her presentation (PDF, 471 Kb)
• Wolfgang Bibel, Professor, University of Dortmund (DE)
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  Abstract (PDF, 87 Kb)
  Slides of his presentation (PDF, 135 Kb)

Podium discussants

• Fabio Beltram, Director, National Enterprise for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, INFM (IT)
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  Slides of his presentation (PDF, 1 521 Kb)
• César Nombela Cano, Director, General Foundation, University Complutense Madrid (ES)
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  Speech (PDF, 34Kb)
  Slides of his presentation (PDF, 84 Kb)

Part 2

• Etienne-Emile Baulieu, President, French Academy of Sciences (FR)
• Thomas Bernold, Research Consultant (CH)
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  Discussion paper (PDF, 20 Kb)

Podium discussants

• Alain D'Iribarne, Professor, University of Aix-en Provence (FR)
• Mr. Alfredo Pean-Vega

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