# Building and sustaining equitable and inclusive transdisciplinary research teams: A case for in-person collaboration
> Davies S.G.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/building-and-sustaining-equitable-and-inclusive-transdisciplinary-research-teams
Jurnal / Konferensi: Qualitative Research
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/14687941251350880
ISSN: 14687941
Kuartil SJR: Q1
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Davies S.G.

## Abstract
This article raises a critical question: Can transnational research teams justify in-person collaboration, particularly when tackling climate resilience in the world's most vulnerable regions? We argue that they can. Addressing complex global challenges demands diverse, international and transdisciplinary teams whose members build deeper connections than virtual interactions alone allow. While teams spanning religious, ethnic and disciplinary backgrounds bring a richness of perspectives that homogeneous groups often lack – driving innovation and deeper insight – realizing this potential requires genuine understanding among team members. Virtual platforms and email, though convenient, can fail to foster the level of trust and rapport necessary for meaningful collaboration. To strengthen our case for in-person collaboration, we introduce the concept of in-situ retreats and highlight two key principles: thick rapport and transparent intersectionality. These terms demonstrate how teams can decolonise research cultures, build equitable practices and conduct contextually sensitive research. This article draws on our 18-month climate resilience project across Indonesia and Australia.

## Keywords
- Sociology
- Psychological resilience
- Climate resilience
- Engineering ethics
- Resilience (materials science)
- Discipline
- Public relations
- Knowledge management
- Ethnic group
- Key (lock)
- Diversity (politics)
- Political science
- Homogeneous
- Interrogation
- Cultural diversity
- Cross disciplinary
- Best practice
- Scope (computer science)
- Conceptual framework
- Capacity building

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