Abstract

On October 9, 2024, the University of Bologna held an international event titled: “Back to fundamentals of research: Interdisciplinarity”. The event featured distinguished speakers and experts from national and international institutions who shared their insights on interdisciplinary research and recommendations on how to foster this approach. Through this position paper, the University of Bologna intends to highlight the key messages that emerged from the discussions and point out the challenges and recommendations to create a more supportive environment for interdisciplinary research.