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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.
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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CosmoVision Arts Call for Authors launched
How can artistic and collaborative methods in transdisciplinary research bridge local and scientific worldviews? CosmoVision Arts invites teams of one researcher/scientist and one artist/practitioner to co-create works that merge analytical and creative perspectives, making knowledge accessible across disciplines and cultures.
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Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
Lighthouse Programmes in Sustainability Research and Innovation
Wuelser G, Edwards P (2025)
Lighthouse Programmes in Sustainability Research and Innovation
Swiss Academies Reports 20 (4)Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
Ethical guidelines for animal experiments
The Swiss Animal Welfare Act permits the use of animals for certain scientific purposes; at the same time, however, it requires that the dignity of animals be respected and their welfare protected. For researchers, reconciling these various societal interests can be challenging. The ethical guidelines for animal experiments (2025) are designed to clarify the margin of discretion left by the legislation and to encourage researchers to reflect on the handling of animals in their experiments. The decisive factors for updating the previous version from 2005 were new scientific knowledge and research methods on the one hand, as well as changes in the legal framework on the other.
