Transformation Studies. Art x Science

About this programme

Wanted: Aspiring scholars, researchers, and scientists conducting transdisciplinary research at the crossroads of art & science, and providing new food for thought as well as shedding light on potential solutions to address and solve existing and future global challenges. By applying a cross-disciplinary research approach that brings art, science and civic studies together, the joint, transdisciplinary PhD program Transformation Studies. Art x Science concentrates on generating knowledge and understanding, encouraging students in the program to find creative and innovative approaches to research as well as to how we think. The dissertation should focus on transformative and innovative research at the crossroads of art and science. A prerequisite for a doctoral dissertation involves team supervision consisting of a dissertation supervisor based at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, and a dissertation supervisor based at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. The JKU Linz and the University of Applied Arts Vienna are currently creating a special, shared inter-university space to support art and science: the "Art x Science School for Transformation"! See the course catalog / curriculum to learn more about the program structure and courses. The PhD program "Transformation Studies. Art x Science" hones your ability to conduct independent, innovative and transdisciplinary research apply these skills to co-creative environments in collaboration with a range of different partners. The result will be new approaches to generating knowledge, ones you can influence by shaping an