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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.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Reflections on the allocation of limited resources
The latest issue of the SAMS Bulletin debuts with a fresh new look: inviting, reader-friendly and featuring topics from medicine, science and the Academy's various departments. At the heart of every issue remains the featured focus article. In this edition, Prof. Christoph A. Meier examines a key question: Are the limited resources in healthcare being used where they generate the greatest benefit?
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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Dal “Trendradar” all’aula scolastica: cosa si aspetta il mondo del lavoro dalla promozione delle discipline STEM
Due nuovi studi tracciano un quadro comune: il “Trendradar 2026” dell’Accademia Haufe descrive quali competenze richiederà il mondo del lavoro di domani. Il “Barometro delle nuove leve MINT Svizzera 2026” delle Accademie svizzere delle scienze mostra dove queste competenze vengono sviluppate – o, al contrario, dove non lo sono. Un confronto tra i due rapporti mette in luce perché la promozione delle discipline MINT non sia solo una questione educativa, ma anche una necessità economica.Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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PS60+ resolution reflects key SAMS proposals
The political debate on the future of Switzerland’s healthcare system is gaining momentum. In a recent resolution, PS60+, the seniors’ organization of the Social Democratic Party, echoes key proposals put forward by the SAMS. It reinforces the discussion on health as a societal responsibility and calls, among other things, for integrated healthcare, stronger coordination by the Confederation and a clear framework for the use of health data.