Transversality and play as modes of co-creativity and care across and beyond the university

This paper examines transversality and play from philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual perspectives, highlighting their significance in fostering collaborations within and beyond the university. The intersection of these concepts - transversal play - is presented as a dynamic mode of
collective being and becoming, characterised by collaborative care and co-creative communality. The paper exemplifies transversal play in collaborations and knowledge creation through examples from recent and present research and development projects. The paper contributes the concept of
transversal play as a mode of co-creativity and care in collaborations within, across, and beyond academic institutions, and explores potential broader applications and implications of transversal play for universities.