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New Publication “Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education” released
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA) is pleased to announce the release of its new publication, “Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education.” The report by SYA members Benjamin Hofmann, Clara Zemp, Sandra Bärnreuther and Project Assistant Morgane Genin highlights how innovative teaching approaches can mobilize students to engage with societal partners - an essential step in promoting science-society dialogue needed for addressing today’s complex societal challenges.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
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How to achieve good research collaboration
A practical guide for global research partnerships published by the Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships helps scientists to collaborate more equitably and effectively across geographical and disciplinary boundaries.
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Two td-net lectures as part of the CAS for One Health
In October and November, Stefan Müller and Minea Mäder from the td-net had the pleasure of delivering two one-day lectures as part of the newly launched Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in One Health at the University of Bern.
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Swiss Young Academy SYA
Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education
Science-society dialogue is crucial for addressing pressing societal challenges. One important avenue for strengthening this link, in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective, is teaching formats that encourage students to engage in the public sphere. However, an illustrative collection of best practices in Swiss higher education has been lacking so far. This practice-driven report draws on a non-exhaustive stocktake of existing courses in Switzerland and participatory workshops among lecturers. It features illustrative examples from Swiss higher education institutions and introduces a new typology of science-society teaching formats, offering educators a structured way to design and analyze courses across six dimensions. In addition, the publication discusses both the opportunities and challenges of implementing such teaching formats. To further advance science-society education, the report identifies three priority areas for action.
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Lighthouse Programmes in Sustainability Research and Innovation
Wuelser G, Edwards P (2025)
Lighthouse Programmes in Sustainability Research and Innovation
Swiss Academies Reports 20 (4)
