Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborative work through Challenge Teams
An innovative and exciting way that we promote cross-disciplinary training is through our Challenge Team training component.
Challenge Teams get together over course of the academic year to collaborate on projects which tackle a series of contemporary issues and translate research challenges. Members are highly encouraged to bring their particular skills, knowledge, and expertise to the group project.
Working across disciplines is an essential part of research. Being part of a team of researchers from multiple departments allows our students to create links with the possibility of exploring areas for collaboration.
Challenge Team Pictures
Each academic year, new interdisciplinary, inter-cohort teams are formed
The Challenge Team 'Kick Off' held in October is the first time teams meet to discuss initial project plans
Teams meet on a monthly basis to work on their projects
In February, at the 'Get-Together', teams present their developing projects to the SSCP Directors and Partners
Events such as the Imperial Festival and Natural History Museum Lates provide opportunities to engage with the public
Challenge Teams present their team successes and lessons learned during the end of year 'Showcase'