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Panorama Gesellschaft Schweiz 2024
The new series, "A Panorama of Swiss Society", is published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the Universities of Neuchâtel and Fribourg and the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences is the joint initiative of official statistics and social science research in the universities. It is the continuation of the previous Swiss Social Report. The aim of the new series is to make important findings on key socio-political topics and fundamental trends in Swiss society accessible for public interest.
The current issue is dedicated to the ageing of society. Demographic change and an ageing society are megatrends. Ageing refers both to individual development that continues well into old age and to the dynamics of institutions and structures as well as societal developments, attitudes and challenges. Conventional perceptions of old age no longer apply. This can be seen, for example, in novel ageing concepts in science and politics. The aim of this Panorama is to explore selected topics relating to ageing in greater depth. The publication thus paints a contrasting, multi-layered picture of various aspects and dimensions of ageing in Switzerland.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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Comprendere, sperimentare, innovare: 38 ragazze conquistano il mondo della tecnologia
La loro prima settimana di vacanze estive in laboratorio anziché in piscina: dal 6 al 10 luglio, 38 ragazze provenienti da 13 cantoni hanno partecipato allo Swiss TecLadies Camp a Brunnen, immergendosi nel mondo dell’intelligenza artificiale, della sicurezza informatica e dell’ethical hacking. Il campo mira a suscitare l’interesse delle giovani donne per le professioni tecniche, sfatando al contempo pregiudizi radicati.
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A look back at SSH Energy 2026 and the special session co-hosted by the td-net
td-net co-hosted a special session at the 6th Swiss Social Sciences and Humanities Energy Research Workshop (SSH Energy 2026), which took place in mid-June and adresses various actors from inter- and transdisciplinary fields.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Advance care planning: New thematic page for healthcare professionals
Advance care planning (ACP) provides a framework for discussing future healthcare decisions, documenting patients’ preferences and ensuring that these are respected when needed. Together with the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) is committed to further strengthening ACP in Switzerland. This is not only the responsibility of specialised professionals: all healthcare professionals can initiate conversations about future health situations and support patients through an ACP process. To facilitate this, SAMS has published a new thematic page for healthcare professionals.