To maximise the efficacy of inter- and trans-disciplinary working and share learning on team science beyond TRUUD.
Research on Research
This will improve the way in which our large and complex research team works.
Aims
Methods
We are undertaking a Research-on-Research meta-study of multi-disciplinary, impact-oriented research with multiple stakeholders. Led by Ges Rosenberg, this uses systems thinking to develop a framework and toolset to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the TRUUD research. We interviewed TRUUD researchers and stakeholders, conducted workshops and observed and reflected on the TRUUD research processes. Three rounds of interviews and workshops will be complemented with a survey to capture final thoughts on the consortium process. Together, these have enabled us to develop a framework for coproduced reflective practice to support TRUUD participants to learn how to improve research practice and deliver impact more effectively.
Outputs
The outputs from this meta-level Research-on-Research study will be:
- findings from applying systems approaches to complex transdisciplinary research
- case studies in the field of ‘team science’
- a framework for evaluating impact-orientated research and an associated toolset. We will map of Research-on-Research learning by creating a project journey flow of TRUUD. This will show how Inter- and Trans Disciplinary Research (ITDR) has developed during TRUUD. The lessons learnt will provide a holistic framework for others embarking on complex ITDR projects and deliver practice-based guidance that can be applied to other research projects and contexts.
This illustration shows which elements are discussed in the mission/impact-oriented transdisciplinary research framework. This work is currently in progress and due to be finalised in Summer 2025.
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