Maximising students’ creative potential to address contemporary issues and fostering cross-disciplinary learning are on the agenda of both top-down and bottom-up educational initiatives. Within the framework of research about cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration, this article argues for the capacity of cross-disciplinary online collaborations to prepare students for the complexity of working in today’s interconnected, digital environment. The study presents the intricate curricular design of a cross-disciplinary collaboration project implemented by students and faculty at one Euro...