Formation of the chemistry research competence in the interdisciplinary university context

Abstract

The global scientific community continues to prioritize focusing on research competence and demonstrating the predominance of transdisciplinarity. The capacity to quickly and effectively shift between different subject areas, collect, synthesize, and apply the knowledge, skills, and ability acquired by studying numerous disciplines, is necessary for meeting the demands and challenges of the modern world. In order to boost the degree of competitiveness of future experts, it is important to ensure the effective and faster integration of new scientific knowledge and innovative technologies into the aims and contents of university disciplines. The research competence has become the key concept of educational policies at university level, having a strategic and decisive significance in the training of highly qualified specialists for the labor market. According to this viewpoint, research activities are a significant part of the university teaching process. In order to develop investigative and self-training competences, individual and autonomous work will be done, mainly through research projects and the elaboration of the bachelor’s thesis, according to the methodology of implementing professional standards in higher education. The qualification level involves the coordination of team research activities, and openness to communication, implementation of innovative ideas. It is recommended that during the training, team research activities be designed.