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International engagement for the science location Switzerland

The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences with their members and professional societies represent the interests of the Swiss scientific community at international level and contribute their expertise there. In this way, they contribute to the strengthening of the science location Switzerland.

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Science Policy

Good framework conditions for research in Switzerland: the Academies represent matters of interest of the Swiss scientific community at the policy level.

Policy Advice

Supporting political decisions of importance for Switzerland: the Academies contribute scientific expertise from their networks for this purpose.

Human Rights

Safeguarding academic freedom, protecting the human rights of researchers, anchoring human rights in science: this is what the Academies are committed to.

Partners

Strengthening networking with sister organisations: this is what the Academies do by way of collaborating in multinational associations.

Contact

Dr. Roger Pfister Head of International Cooperation

House of Academies
Laupenstrasse 7
P.O. Box
3001 Bern