In 2026/27, the NWSSDTP will be launching our Interdisciplinary Societal Challenge (ISC) Themes, with the aim of facilitating interdisciplinary training and working across the NWSSDTP and beyond.

Our ISC Themes are:

1. Climate Change, Sustainability and Global Resilience

2. Addressing Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Challenges

3. Digital Transformation: Advancements in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Society

4. Governance, Democracy and Equitable Futures

5. Cognitive, Social and Cultural Processes in Human Development and Learning

6. Understanding Conflict, Violence and Global In/stability

We are currently recruiting PGR Champions from within the NWSSDTP student cohort to support the development of each theme! Find out more here: ISC Theme PGR Champion Recruitment