Over the past seven decades, the discourse on the dialogues and intersections between the arts and sciences has undergone a profound transformation since the inception of the “two cultures” debate. Today, numerous publications, institutions, organisations, academic associations and funding programmes, such as S+T+ARTS in the European context, testify to the burgeoning emphasis on transdisciplinarity. However, amid this progress, persistent questions and concerns remain, particularly with regard to the dissemination and impact assessment of projects within these transdisciplinary fields. A key challenge is to develop effective methods for observing, monitoring, evaluating and identifying key variables that illuminate project findings and respect their inherent complexity. This special issue addresses these needs by calling for international dialogue that spans academic discourse and practical applications. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aim to explore new strategies for accurately addressing, monitoring and measuring the multiple impacts of projects situated at the intersection of the arts, technologies and sciences, within the global challenges of contemporary society.

We encourage academics, researchers, practitioners, artists and technologists to submit contributions. This issue is connected to the symposium organized in October 2024 by Hac Te and UOC as part of the S+T+ARTS in the City EU funded project. This Artnodes issue aims to delve into the emergence, evolution and diversification of the intersectional field of science, technology, arts and society, seeking to deepen our understanding through exploration of four key themes:

Towards hybrid research scenarios

- Exploring innovative methodologies and frameworks to facilitate profound research within the arts, emphasising the inherent values at the intersection of science, technology, arts and society.
- Scrutinising past, present, and emerging projects and their impact on shaping the field.
Confronting values and measures in projects and policies

- Investigating indicators and metrics to assess the impact and value of projects, initiatives, institutions and industries.
- Engaging in discussions about the challenges and opportunities associated with measuring multifaceted contributions to society.
- Studying the transformative role of historical and current policies in nurturing the interdisciplinary intersection of art, science, technology and society.
Embracing social, ethical and legal challenges

- Presenting case studies and projects led by artists, scientists and technologists aimed at addressing pressing social challenges. Encouraging submissions that delve into the potential to foster community development and sustainable innovation.
- Examining emerging social trends and models that promise to shape the future while addressing ethical issues and societal challenges.
- Current debates around intellectual property rights, freedom of expression vs. censorship, ethical considerations such as data privacy, access and equity, or environmental impact.
Epistemologies and methodologies

- Examining the epistemological foundations that underpin research and practice and the way they delves into the very nature of knowledge production.
- Discussing methodologies employed in research and their implications for interdisciplinary collaboration. Processes, perspectives and dynamics that have proven to be helpful.
- Debating challenges and proposing solutions for integrating methods from different disciplines within projects.


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