Interdisciplinarity

To achieve its triple mission of Education, Value Creation, and Research, NOVA has been promoting a collaborative culture within the University itself, as well as with highly specialized and interdisciplinary strategic partner institutions of international relevance. This aims to create innovative results with recognized academic and social impact and the potential to generate value.

Explore below the interdisciplinary platforms and other initiatives promoting interdisciplinary research at the university. These initiatives bring together researchers from various Organizational Units to develop science-based solutions for complex problems in different thematic areas, ranging from health and sustainability to tourism and culture.

Interdisciplinary Platforms at NOVA

NOVA Interdisciplinary Research Communities

Top universities have recognized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Interdisciplinary research can help universities promote collaboration, drive innovation, and address complex social problems, in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the European Commission’s ambitious European Green Deal Agenda, and the priority agenda for Research and Innovation.

Awards

Santander/NOVA Collaborative Research Award

The Santander/NOVA Collaborative Research Award distinguishes Research Projects developed by Junior Researchers at NOVA involving at least two of the University’s schools.