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Switzerland should take an active approach to critical materials for the energy transition
The worldwide expansion of renewable energies is rapidly boosting demand for many raw materials and rare earths used to manufacture solar panels, batteries and other electronic components. Many of these raw materials originate from only a few countries, leading to one-sided dependence. Even though Switzerland mainly imports components and finished products, this country is indirectly impacted by any supply bottlenecks or geopolitical restrictions, according to a new report written by researchers from the Energy Commission of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. The proposed options for action range from technical innovations and the expansion of recycling to international agreements.
Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
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Call for Speakers: Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA), in collaboration with td-net calls for contributions from lecturers and educators to a workshop on tools for science-society teaching that will take place in Bern on 23 June 2026.
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Call for Speakers: Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA), in collaboration with td-net calls for contributions from lecturers and educators to a workshop on tools for science-society teaching that will take place in Bern on 23 June 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Young Talents in Clinical Research: Call 2026
With the Young Talents in Clinical Research program, the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation and the SAMS wish to encourage young medical doctors to start out in clinical research. Dementia Research Switzerland – Synapsis Foundation is now supporting the program with additional funding in the field of neurodegeneration. In 2026, up to CHF 1.2 million is made available to finance protected research time and small research projects for junior researchers. The submission deadline is 30 June 2026.