Abstract
A promising approach for addressing sustainability
problems is to recognize the unique conditions of a
particular place, such as problem features and solution
capabilities, and adopt and adapt solutions developed at
other places around the world. Therefore, research and
teaching in international networks becomes critical, as it
allows for accelerating learning by sharing problem
understandings, successful solutions, and important contextual
considerations. This article identifies eight distinct
types of research and teaching collaborations in international
networks that can support such accelerated learning.
The four research types are, with increasing intensity of
collaboration: (1) solution adoption; (2) solution consultation;
(3) joint research on different problems; and (4) joint
research on similar problems. The four teaching types are,
with increasing intensity of collaboration: (1) adopted
course; (2) course with visiting faculty; (3) joint course
with traveling faculty; and (4) joint course with traveling
students. The typology is illustrated by extending existing
research and teaching projects on urban sustainability in
the International Network of Programs in Sustainability,
with partner universities from Europe, North America,
Asia, and Africa. The article concludes with challenges and
strategies for extending individual projects into collaborations
in international networks.
problems is to recognize the unique conditions of a
particular place, such as problem features and solution
capabilities, and adopt and adapt solutions developed at
other places around the world. Therefore, research and
teaching in international networks becomes critical, as it
allows for accelerating learning by sharing problem
understandings, successful solutions, and important contextual
considerations. This article identifies eight distinct
types of research and teaching collaborations in international
networks that can support such accelerated learning.
The four research types are, with increasing intensity of
collaboration: (1) solution adoption; (2) solution consultation;
(3) joint research on different problems; and (4) joint
research on similar problems. The four teaching types are,
with increasing intensity of collaboration: (1) adopted
course; (2) course with visiting faculty; (3) joint course
with traveling faculty; and (4) joint course with traveling
students. The typology is illustrated by extending existing
research and teaching projects on urban sustainability in
the International Network of Programs in Sustainability,
with partner universities from Europe, North America,
Asia, and Africa. The article concludes with challenges and
strategies for extending individual projects into collaborations
in international networks.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Sustainability Science |
| Early online date | 12 May 2016 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
