You're Invited!

Join us at the NIE Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches and Networking Event, where members of the Dutch and Flemish interdisciplinary community will come together to connect, share insights, and explore inter- and transdisciplinary approaches in education and research.

Date: Monday, November 4th

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Location: The Railway Museum, Utrecht, Maliebaan station 16, 3581 XW Utrecht

The event takes place just ahead of the ITD conference opening (LINK TOEVOEGEN), making it an ideal way to kick-start a week of insight and collaboration.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unique event!

Please sign up before Oktober, 15th using the link below.

This workshop is open to everyone and is especially welcoming to ITD visitors who want to engage with our Dutch network and contribute to the discussion on interdisciplinary teaching and research.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,

The NIE steering committee

Drs Linda de Greef – University of Amsterdam

Prof. Teun Dekker – Maastricht University

Dr Machiel Keestra – University of Amsterdam

Dr Rianne van Lambalgen – Utrecht University

Prof. Iris van der Tuin – Utrecht University

The agenda can be found here:

13:00-13:30

Walk-in and Coffee

Join us for coffee and an informal networking session as we kick off the event by connecting with colleagues from higher education in the Netherlands and Flandres.

13:30-13:45

Introduction

Welcome and an overview of the day’s activities.

13:45-14:15

Keynote by Rick Szostak

Rick Szostak will deliver a thought-provoking keynote on interdisciplinary research, showcasing example projects, steps in the research process, and exploring the possibilities and limitations of such an approach. Rick Szostak is Professor of Economics at the University of Alberta, and former President of the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies. He is the author of a dozen books and numerous articles, and book chapterss, all interdisciplinary in nature. Szostak’s research has spanned the fields of economic history, methodology, interdisciplinary theory and practice, and information science. He has created and taught courses about how to do interdisciplinary research.

14:45-15:15

Solutions Lab

In small groups, we’ll tackle interdisciplinary challenges related to education. This collaborative session is a perfect opportunity to engage with NIE colleagues, share insights, and brainstorm innovative solutions. Each group will present their solutions, followed by feedback and open discussion.

15:15-15:30

Closing Remarks & Networking

Summary of the key takeaways from the event, updates from the NIE network and continued networking and collaboration.

The NIE organizes conferences by and for higher education and research staff in the Netherlands and Flandres, who are interested in inter- and transdisciplinary learning and teaching activities, pedagogical theory and practice. The events contribute to the development of a professional interdisciplinary community in the Netherlands and Flanders. Please see for more information; https://nie-conference.nl/