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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
The Confederation supports SwissCollNet and its digital platform of natural science collections for research
The federal government is promoting an improved access to natural science collections with a total amount of CHF 12.37 million until 2024. The digitised collections provide unique data for climate, biodiversity or agricultural research, for example. To this end, the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) has launched the Swiss Natural History Collections Network, SwissCollNet, to collaborate with museums, universities, and botanical gardens in laying the foundations for the digitisation and long-term management and use of the collections.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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smarter medicine: Top 5 list for pediatric surgery
The association «smarter medicine – Choosing Wisely Switzerland», of which the SAMS is a member, is committed to providing optimal healthcare in Switzerland. It encourages professional societies to draw up Top 5 lists defining interventions that should be avoided altogether or only used under specific conditions. In November 2025, the Swiss Society for Pediatric Surgery (SSCP) published such a list.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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Studio d'impatto del Politecnico di Zurigo: Quali sono i benefici del programma di mentoring Swiss TecLadies?
Il programma di mentoring Swiss TecLadies è monitorato e valutato dall'Istituto KOF del Politecnico di Zurigo. La valutazione ha finora rilevato i primi segni di un effetto positivo tra le giovani partecipanti. Tuttavia, sono necessari ulteriori dati per aumentare la significatività dei risultati.Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Forcible Deportations: Disclosure of medical data
With regard to forcible deportations, physicians are legally obliged to share relevant health data to enable the assessment of transportability of the persons affected. As of January 1, 2026, a standardised nationwide report form will be introduced in Switzerland for this purpose. The aim is to ensure the disclosure of medical data in compliance with legal requirements.