Thresholds of Knowledge

Thresholds of Knowledge

Thresholds of knowledge are always negotiated, always in process, and humanities scholarship both contributes to, and analyses, the forms and values of ‘knowledge’ both synchronically and diachronically. The concept of thresholds allows us to examine not only the engagements and encounters between fields, forms and subjects of knowledge in interdisciplinary ways, but also to examine the ways in which knowledge itself is constituted and constructed within disciplines, forms and subjects.

Both etymologically and conceptually, the synergy of ‘Thresholds of Knowledge’ with the University's ‘Breaking Boundaries’ strategy is self-evident, and allows for rich and fruitful interdisciplinary exchanges. Our focus on the processes and agents of knowledge-making and authentication are more crucial than ever, as we tackle the ongoing challenge facing the humanities to make sense of the increasingly chaotic world in which we live.

The aim of this Research Theme is to give voice to the negotiations of what counts as knowledge and the kinds of innovations as well as accommodations that are made at these thresholds of knowledge. In that regard, we support UCD researchers to combine their expertise across disciplines in exploring new frontiers of knowledge.

For Thresholds of Knowledge Subthemes, click here.

Theme Leads:
(opens in a new window)Associate Professor Derval Conroy (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics)
(opens in a new window)Professor Jane Grogan (School of English, Drama and Film)
(opens in a new window)Dr Jeanne Riou (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics)