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Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
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 Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
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Understanding and dialogue between the scientific and political communities and society as a whole needs to be further strengthened
During the first Swiss Research and Innovation Summit held on 17 March 2026 in Bern, experts from the scientific community, politics, administration, the business community and civil society discussed the role scientific expertise plays in politics and society. The purpose of this event was to promote and strengthen an understanding of the need for scientific consultation and mutual dialogue between the scientific community and society as a whole.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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CAS One Health: Sustainable health for humans, animals and the environment
To successfully tackle the complex problems of our time, all disciplines, sectors and population groups must work together. This also applies to medicine. The One Health approach, which the SAMS supports in its position papers, aims to restore the balance between humans, animals and ecosystems. The University of Bern offers a CAS course in nine modules on this topic. The program starts in September and the application deadline is 31 May 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Great recognition: SPHN at the Viktor Award gala
The Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) took part yesterday in the Viktor Award 2025 ceremony as nominee in the category «Pioneering Achievement in the Swiss Healthcare System». The Award went finally to the Fondation ART-THERAPIE for promoting art and music therapy in pediatric hospitals. However, SPHN’s nomination itself is a great recognition of the commitment from a large community of university and cantonal hospitals, universities, and research infrastructures throughout Switzerland. The SAMS and SPHN thank the public and the jury for their support.