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Gegen den Bauboom ausserhalb der Bauzonen braucht es ein griffigeres Gesetz

Die zweite Etappe der Teilrevision des Raumplanungsgesetzes des Bundesrats bringt wichtige Konkretisierungen. Diese reichen aber nicht, um die Ziele des Landschaftskonzepts, der Bodenstrategie und der Biodiversitätsstrategie des Bundes zu erreichen. Zu diesem Schluss kommen Expertinnen und Experten des Forums Landschaft, Alpen, Pärke der Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz in ihrer Stellungnahme, die sie im Namen der Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz eingereicht haben. 

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    Swiss Competence Centre for Scientific Integrity starts work

    Switzerland has had a Competence Centre for Scientific Integrity with effect from 1 January 2026, presided over by Prof. em. Edwin Constable and managed by Viviane Premand, PhD in Law, LL.M. The Competence Centre will serve as a reporting body for higher education institutions and other institutions on matters they have already raised pertaining to procedures, sanctions and measures concerning scientific integrity in Switzerland and will assist these institutions on matters of scientific integrity.

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    Call for nominations: Marcel Benoist Prize in the field of life sciences

    Awarded annually since 1920, the Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist recognizes a scientist whose work has had a significant impact on human life and society. In 2026, the Prize, endowed with CHF 250’000, will be awarded in the field of life sciences (biology and medicine). Nominations can be submitted until 23 February 2026.

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    Become a member of the Swiss Young Academy

    The Swiss Young Academy (SYA) brings together young researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines. It creates an inspiring environment for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange. The current call for applications, with submission deadline on 28 February 2026, offers the opportunity to apply for a five-year membership.

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