Sweeping away barriers to interdisciplinary research: recommendations based on X-Net project outcomes - March 2024

Abstract

X-Net is an interdisciplinary research network whose main aim is to understand barriers to interdisciplinary research,before offering solutions to overcome them.

X-Net recommends a 13-step programme of targeted multi-level interventions drawn from evidence gathered by the network in 2022- 2023. The 13 interventions would deeply weave interdisciplinarity into UK scientific research culture and free the flow of ideas and expertise across traditional disciplinary boundaries and sectors.