Позитивные изменения. Том 3, № 3 (2023). Positive changes. Volume 3, Issue 3 (2023)

TREND 6: INTERDISCIPLINARITY AND INTEGRATION

This trend underscores the importance of fostering cooperation and interaction among diverse disciplines and knowledge domains within universities. It also emphasizes the involvement of external partners, industries, and the broader community (Vodenko, 2022; Pavlova & Nguyen, 2022; Brylina, I. V. & Brylin, 2022; Chupina, 2022; Lizunov, Soloviov & Kobzar, 2022; Zaitseva, 2021).

Authors conclude that interdisciplinarity entails amalgamating knowledge, methodologies, and approaches from various fields to address intricate problems and challenges. Universities endeavor to create an environment conducive to cross-faculty and departmental collaboration and knowledge exchange. This can be realized through collaborative interdisciplinary programs, research initiatives, and educational endeavors.

Integration, on the other hand, pertains to establishing collaborative relationships and interactions with external entities such as businesses, governmental bodies, and civic organizations. Universities aspire to become active contributors to innovation ecosystems, where the academic community collaborates with entrepreneurs, experts, and government representatives. Such partnerships facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise and spawn fresh opportunities for research, development, and the commercialization of ideas.