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Swiss Commission for Polar and High Altitude Research SCPH

Jungfraujoch and beyond: high altitude physiology and medicine

International symposium at the University of Bern on 4 April 2024

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  • Swiss Young Academy SYA

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    She explores the idea of global philosophy

    Philosopher and educationalist Lerato Posholi – a member of the Young Academy – wants to incorporate non-European thinking more strongly into the global discourse. In this portrait, she talks about the place of African ideas, her own path and the question of what is philosophical.

  • Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT

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    How to achieve good research collaboration

    A practical guide for global research partnerships published by the Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships helps scientists to collaborate more equitably and effectively across geographical and disciplinary boundaries.

  • 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.

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