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MINT Schweiz – Einblick in geförderte Projekte

Zwei neue Publikationen geben einen bunten Einblick in die geförderten Projekte 2017-2020. Die erste beschreibt Projekte aus dem ursprünglichen Förderprogramm und die zweite fokussiert auf die Digitale Transformation, ein Teilprogramm zu MINT Schweiz, durch welches laufende, aber auch neue Projekte zwischen 2019 und 2020 zusätzlich gefördert wurden.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    Strengthening self-determination through advance care planning

    What happens if we lose our capacity to make decisions due to accident or illness? Advance care planning (ACP) means addressing such questions beforehand in order to preserve self-determination and autonomy even when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. In the main article of the SAMS Bulletin, Prof. Miodrag Filipovic explains why ACP goes beyond the traditional advance directive.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    Public consultation: Advance care planning for emergency situations

    Medical emergencies require swift action. At the same time the patient’s wishes must be taken into account, for example the wish not to be resuscitated or transferred to a hospital. To provide clarity in such situations, a national expert group has developed the concept «Advance care planning (ACP) for emergency situations». The concept is under public consultation until the end of February 2026.

  • Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW

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    Ricercare, stupire, dare forma al futuro - uno straordinario TecDay al Liceo di Lugano 3

    Venerdì 21 novembre 2025, il Liceo cantonale di Lugano 3 ha vissuto al ritmo della scienza e della tecnica: circa 700 studentesse e studenti hanno partecipato a 47 moduli appassionanti e interattivi attorno alle discipline MINT (matematica, informatica, scienze naturali e tecnica).
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