Progressive Connexions

The capacity to live our lives in interdisciplinary ways can be found at the heart of who we are, what we do and all we might become. Interdisciplinary living and thinking is an impulse which is part of life itself. We do it because it is satisfying, because it will not leave us alone and because we cannot leave it alone. We create interdisciplinary experiences rooted in the values of inclusiveness, equality, collegiality and critical inquiry. We believe learning experiences are enriched by the presence of people from around the world, whose contributions reflect the diversity of their experiences, expertise and professional backgrounds. Through such a rich diversity of exchanges, we facilitate and disseminate work which is pushing the boundaries of perceptions and insights which shape the world. Our ethos is rooted in a commitment to creating an equal playing field in which everyone’s voice is valued. The contributions of first-year postgrads are welcomed just as much as those of an Emeritus professor; the perspectives of a CEO are valued just as much as those offered by a junior administrator. Consequently, we reject both the titles and hierarchies of the context from which you come and promote an atmosphere within which people can meet without the built-in intimidation such things can bring with them. In a spirit of humility, all voices all heard. We also create spaces in which no one dominates the conversation: no single individual or group of individuals, no single nationality, gender, ideology or viewpoint. What we do is built upon the foundations of mutual respect and professional courtesy. All interactions are rooted in a spirit of collegiality and good will. The aim is to provide supportive environments for discussion, debate and the formation of new insights and approaches. Constructive criticism is welcomed; point-scoring and grand-standing at the expense of others is not. Humble inquisitiveness. Mutual respect. Openness to possibilities.