TD-Lab - Laboratory for transdisciplinary research

Launched in 2019 as Research Forums, the TD-Lab of the Berlin University Alliance is the focal point for transdisciplinary research in the Berlin Excellence Network of Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Technische Universität and Universitätsmedizin Charité. The TD-Lab aims to strengthen the transdisciplinary research mode in the alliance and in Berlin.

To this end, innovative formats and methods are developed in the TD-Lab, new collaborations and networks are formed, scientists and social actors are accompanied in transdisciplinary research, and permanent structures are established.

The goal of the TD-Lab is to strengthen transdisciplinarity - on an individual and institutional level. The new transdisciplinary methods developed in the TD-Lab are also introduced into the international community of transdisciplinary researchers.

You will soon find out more about the TD-Lab's portfolio of services here. You can already find out about the previous and ongoing activities below.

Research Forum Social Cohesion

The Research Forum Social Cohesion supports the transdisciplinary approach of the Exploration Projects Social Cohesion . The six projects explore sub-aspects of the Grand Challenge Initiative on Social Cohesion and are being funded by the Berlin University Alliance from 2020 to 2023.

Research Forum Global Health

Global health is a challenge that Berlin, as an integrated research environment, is also facing. In the Research Forum Global Health, scientists as well as stakeholders from organized civil society, politics, economy, art, and culture participate in a joint knowledge exchange in thematic workshops.

Research Forum Next Grand Challenge

To which global challenge should the Berlin excellence alliance devote all its expertise? What topic should be the next Grand Challenge Initiative? This is exactly what the Berlin University Alliance wants to find out jointly with researchers and society.

Research Forum Berlin Citizens

A basic hypothesis of the Research Forum Berlin Citizens is that the sciences can contribute even better to solving societal challenges if topics from society are raised. It is planned to test and advance this innovative approach here.