The impact of the internal economy of higher education institutions on interdisciplinary teaching and learning

This report presents the findings of an investigation into the “internal economy” of (mainly) English HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) and the impact this has upon interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The phrase “internal economy” refers to the organisational managerial and financial structures of HEIs. To this list has been added some consideration of the pedagogical beliefs and practices in different HEIs because it has become very clear that these also impact significantly on interdisciplinary education.