Tag: interdisciplinary research

Learning Under Fire: How NATO Militaries—and Others—Can Adapt Faster 

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The map room hums with servers and low voices. Coffee rings stain the edges of a thick after action report, its spine cracked from travel. “We captured the lesson,” the lieutenant says, “but it never became practice.” Heads nod around the table. 

The lesson is there—buried in a PDF, referenced in a PowerPoint, archived in a SharePoint folder named after last year’s exercise. The official process is immaculate, but the next patrol leaves with what fits the tempo of the day: a briefing, a map, a hope not to repeat the mistake. 

Why do high-stakes organisations struggle to learn from their mistakes?

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Meet the Member: Ibukun Joy Lawal.

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“Many people assume that AI adoption in higher education is mainly about technology, choosing the right tools or systems. But what often surprises people is how much the human element matters. My research shows that leadership style, trust, and the relationship between leaders and followers can make or break successful AI implementation. It’s not just about having innovative technology; it’s about whether people feel empowered, supported, and confident enough to engage with it. In many ways, the success of AI in universities depends far more on people than on the machines themselves.”

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Dr Jingxi Huang on Sustainability, Psychology, and the Power of Small Changes

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At the heart of NUSC’s interdisciplinary mission is a commitment to tackling urban challenges through diverse perspectives. Dr Jingxi Huang, a researcher in consumer behaviour and sustainability, embodies this spirit with her unique blend of marketing insight and psychological depth. Jingxi’s passion for sustainability goes beyond academic theory. “It’s a long-term challenge that affects both our generation and the next,” she explains.

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The Architecture of Innovation: Lessons from a Football Academy

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In the heart of Belgium, a football academy – KRC Genk – buzzes with quiet intensity. Coaches huddle over data sheets, young players lace up boots with dreams of stardom, and behind the scenes, a task force assembles — not just to talk tactics, but to ensure that the academy stays at the forefront of developing talent. This task force is composed of individuals selected from within the academy- taking a bottom-up approach that leverages their expertise. By including external knowledge, this task force can also challenge the status quo and promote innovative thinking.

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