ABSTRACT
Transdisciplinary research is a rich, complex, contested body of theory and practice that has risen to prominence over the last four decades. Klein (2015) identifi es three overlapping discourses that capture the concerns driving this rise: transcendence, problem-solving and transgression. Transdisciplinary research aims to transcend the fragmentation of knowledge into disciplines by synthesising knowledge towards a more holistic view. It is concerned with delivering more effective responses to wicked problems (Rittel and Webber 1973) and sustainability challenges. It transgresses traditional scientifi c boundaries by recognising the value of knowledge held by actors outside of academia.
