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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
Advanced Practice Nurses: a sound factual basis
Over the last two decades, the Swiss educational landscape has undergone fundamental changes in the health sector. The integration of health professions into the national education system has given rise to a large number of new training pathways, with the emergence of so called advanced practice roles – first in nursing and then also in other health professions. A report commissioned by the SAMS aims to promote informed debate on this complex issue.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Neurosciences: Call for nominations for the Robert Bing Prize
Every two years, the SAMS awards the Robert Bing Prize in neurosciences. The Prize is financed from the legacy of Basel neurologist Robert Bing. In accordance with the founder's wishes, it is aimed at young researchers in neuroscience. The Prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Call for nominations: Stern-Gattiker-Prize for women in academic medicine
Every two years, the SAMS awards the Stern-Gattiker Prize to a female medical scientist who acts as a role model in academic medicine and motivates young people to pursue such a career. The Stern-Gattiker Prize is endowed with CHF 15’000. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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TecDay Hohe Promenade - Approfondimenti pratici su nuovi mondi
L'ultimo TecDay dell'anno si è svolto il 28 novembre presso la scuola cantonale Hohe Promenade di Zurigo.