Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies
Denmark
event
Bridging knowledge: the dynamics of interdisciplinarity
Aarhus University Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B DK-8000 Aarhus C Denmark
What happens after we conclude that our research question cannot be answered from just one shore? That true progress demands a bridge built from ideas, languages, and methods of different disciplines? This one-day event invites you to step into the construction site of interdisciplinarity.
Inspired by the art and engineering of bridge-building, we will reflect on what it might take to create and sustain strong and resilient connections in research.
Together, we will explore the different stages of this process: sketching the ideas and laying the foundations of shared understanding, assembling complementary expertise, designing integrated research, maintaining the bridge over time, and opening it to the public.
Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from experienced researchers about these aspects and to engage in a collective discussion on interdisciplinary collaboration.
PROGRAMME
TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026
08:30-09:00
Networking and informal introductions
09:00-09:15
Welcome by organizer Bruna Neves de Freitas
09:15-09:30
Introduction: The power of interdisciplinary connections presented by Andreas Roepstorff
09:30-10:00
Laying the foundations: From spark to structured idea presented by Peter Dalsgaard
10:00-10:30
Finding the gap: Identifying problems that need bridges (and have an extra challenge) presented by Christine Parsons
10:30-10:45
Coffee Break
10:45-11:45
Building the Pillars: Assembling complementary expertise
15-minute presentations given by Mette Terp Høybye, Jens Vinge, Lotte Larsen and Rubens Spin-Neto
11:45-12:15
Panel discussion
12:15-13:15
Lunch
13:30-14:15
Constructing the framework: Incorporating complexity and designing integrated research.
15-minute presentations given by Lene Baad-Hansen, Antoinette Mary Fage-Butler and Janne Flora
14:15-14:30
Panel discussion
14:30-14:45
Coffee Break
14:45-15:15
Strengthening the beams: Team collaboration practices presented by Helle Alsted Søndergaard
15:15-15:45
Opening the bridge: Sharing interdisciplinary work presented by Ruben Pauwels
15:45-16:00
Closing remarks
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open. Please register here.
The conference is open to all. Participation in the workshop is free of charge, but participants will need to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
ORGANIZERS
The conference is organized by AIAS-AUFF Fellow Bruna Neves de Freitas and AIAS Associate Fellow Mette Terp Høybye.
CONTACT
Bruna Neves de Freitas,
AIAS-AUFF Fellow
E-mail: brunanf
aias [dot] au [dot] dk (brunanf[at]aias[dot]au[dot]dk)