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European Academies Prize awarded to Helen Keller
Helen Keller received the Madame de Staël Prize from Antonio Loprieno, President of ALLEA (All European Academies). The Professor of Public Law, European and Public International Law at the University of Zurich was honoured in particular for her commitment as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights. Opened by Swiss Ambassador Paul R. Seger in Berlin, the ceremonial event "Climate Change in Human Rights Courts" highlighted the tension between the urgency of dealing with the consequences of climate change and compliance with the principles of the rule of law.
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New Report Maps Landscape of Science for Policy and Diplomacy Education in Switzerland and Beyond
A new report titled “On Science for Policy and Diplomacy Education in Switzerland and Beyond: A Brief Overview” has just been released, offering timely insights into the growing field at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy. Published by the Swiss Young Network for Science Policy and Diplomacy (SYNESPOD) of the Swiss Young Academy, in collaboration with the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) and the Franxini Project of Reatch, the report maps educational opportunities for early-career researchers and professionals in Switzerland, Europe, and globally.
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Invitation to the Meet & Greet of the Biomedical Libraries
The «Biomedical Libraries» Commission, hosted by the SAMS, is holding a Meet & Greet. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 in Zurich. Participation is free of charge, registrations are requested until 13 July 2025.
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Register now: PHRT-SPHN Conference 28–29 August 2025
On 28–29 August 2025, the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) and its sister initiative Personalized Health and Related Technologies (PHRT) from the ETH Domain host the conference «From Technology to Treatment: Advancing Precision Medicine» in Zurich. Register now and come explore with us the latest advances in personalized medicine.