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Scholars at Risk SAR: Global Conference with Swiss Panel
Parwiz Mosamim, doctoral researcher from Afghanistan at USI Università della Svizzera italiana since 2021, featured in the panel “Courage to Think”, moderated by Roger Pfister from the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences and former Chair of SAR Switzerland. Discussing the situation of the research and higher education sector in Afghanistan, that of women and journalism in particular, as well as Parwiz’ research project on women’s representation barriers and opportunities in the public administration of the Afghan government.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Invitation to the Meet & Greet of the Biomedical Libraries
The «Biomedical Libraries» Commission, hosted by the SAMS, is holding a Meet & Greet. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in Bern. Registrations are requested until 9 August 2026.
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Symposium on choices for our healthcare system: registration now open
Are you concerned about how our society should respond to the anticipated shortage of resources in the healthcare system? Join us for a discussion at the symposium on 24 September 2026 at the Eventforum in Bern. Under the title «What choices for the Swiss healthcare system?», the symposium offers a varied program featuring presentations, interactive workshops and opportunities for discussion.
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Access to the Cochrane Library secured for three more years
The Cochrane Library is an international database specializing in medical information and grounded in robust scientific evidence. Thanks to the efforts of the Consortium of Swiss University Libraries, the national license has been renewed for the period 2026–2028.