In real life, the problems we face rarely come with clear instructions. They’re complex, messy, and often span across disciplines—what we call wicked problems. So how do we prepare students for that reality?
In this Teaching Talk, Gustavo will share insights from his course where students are thrown into the deep end—working on real-life interdisciplinary projects that demand collaboration, resilience, and adaptability. The secret ingredient? Something he calls Organised Chaos.
Through this approach, students from diverse backgrounds—technical and social sciences—grapple with uncertainty, failure, and ambiguity, while learning how to make progress anyway. It's a pedagogical space where chaos is not a bug, but a feature, designed to reflect the complexity of the world outside the classroom.
Whether you're curious about new forms of experiential learning, want to integrate uncertainty into your own teaching, or are simply looking for fresh inspiration, this talk promises to spark ideas and conversation.
🗂️ Session Agenda
- 10 min – Walk-in & Introduction to the Teaching Talk Series
- 20 min – Talk by Gustavo: Organised Chaos
- 15 min – Group Reflection & Discussion
- 5 min – Closing remarks
👉 You’re welcome to enjoy your lunch during the session. Note that you can join the 20-minute talk, either in person or online. The reflection and discussion that follow will take place in person only. Please sign up to let us know you're coming, and we'll share the Outlook invite with you.
