Involving student researchers in creating literature reviews supports learning-by-doing

It enables them to contribute early in their academic careers to sustainability science. This is allows them to gain reputation, and understand emerging topics.

Group research with regular exchange and discussions on the topic enables critical reflection on sustainability science. This strengthens reflexivity regarding the normative and transformational aspects of sustainability science.

Group literature reviews supports the understanding of and building linkages between research fields in sustainability science. Students may contribute from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, making the literature review interdisciplinary while reflecting a shared understanding.

It opens the restrictive doors to academia. It both involves students in the research process as well as provides them a networking and learning experience in scientific development