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Unterstützung für akademische Freiheit und Autonomie

Die Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz unterstützen die Universität Boğaziçi in ihrem Kampf für die akademische Freiheit und Autonomie. Sie sind Mitglied vom Netzwerk Scholars at Risk, das sich für eine Petition zur Wahrung der Autonomie der türkischen Universitäten einsetzt. Die Petition solidarisiert sich mit den Studierenden und fordert die Regierung auf, die akademische Freiheit und die universitäre Autonomie zu respektieren.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    smarter medicine: Top 5 list for pediatric surgery

    The association «smarter medicine – Choosing Wisely Switzerland», of which the SAMS is a member, is committed to providing optimal healthcare in Switzerland. It encourages professional societies to draw up Top 5 lists defining interventions that should be avoided altogether or only used under specific conditions. In November 2025, the Swiss Society for Pediatric Surgery (SSCP) published such a list.

  • Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW

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    Studio d'impatto del Politecnico di Zurigo: Quali sono i benefici del programma di mentoring Swiss TecLadies?

    Il programma di mentoring Swiss TecLadies è monitorato e valutato dall'Istituto KOF del Politecnico di Zurigo. La valutazione ha finora rilevato i primi segni di un effetto positivo tra le giovani partecipanti. Tuttavia, sono necessari ulteriori dati per aumentare la significatività dei risultati.
  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    Forcible Deportations: Disclosure of medical data

    With regard to forcible deportations, physicians are legally obliged to share relevant health data to enable the assessment of transportability of the persons affected. As of January 1, 2026, a standardised nationwide report form will be introduced in Switzerland for this purpose. The aim is to ensure the disclosure of medical data in compliance with legal requirements.

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