Die Universität als Akteurin der transformativen Wissenschaft: Konsequenzen für die Messung der Qualität transdisziplinärer Forschung

Abstract

Grand challenges, Transformation, third mission: Wissenschaft und Universitäten sind zunehmend gefordert, gesellschaftlichen Wandel verantwortlich und aktiv mitzugestalten. Immer häufiger wird deswegen transdisziplinär geforscht. Doch bislang fehlt eine systematische Beschreibung, Bewertung und Anerkennung dieser wissenschaftlichen Leistungen.Scientific research aimed at transforming society has a normative basis. Here, we will examine the potential of transdisciplinary research methods and what they have to offer in terms of desired transformation. Our observation is that it must be possible to assess the research results from such endeavours with regard to their specific impact. First, we will discuss the difficulties involved in measuring the quality of transdisciplinary research, in particular its social impact. This leads to a broader examination of the meaning of quality in this type of research. Consequently, we advise complementing the existing catalogue of indicators with specific criteria related to the quality of transdisciplinary approaches. An international transdisciplinary research society could potentially serve as an independent body to foster definition and commitment.

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