Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences SAHS
Bulletin 2/17 «Islam in der Schweiz / Islam en Suisse» (in German and French)
Wie eine Mehrheit der christlichen Bevölkerung ist auch die Mehrheit der in der Schweiz lebenden Muslime säkularisiert. Sie arbeiten und schaffen Wohlstand, tragen die Sozialwerke mit, erweitern das kulturelle sowie besonders sichtbar das kulinarische Angebot und verhalfen dem Schweizer Fussball zu Sternstunden. Sie sind Teil unserer Gesellschaft und Kultur. Im Dossier von Bulletin 2/17 befassen sich Expertinnen und Experten mit dem Islam in der Schweiz.
Authors:
Markus Zürcher, Beatrice Kübli, Franca Siegfried, Manuela Cimeli, Fabienne Jan & Marlene Iseli
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education
Science-society dialogue is crucial for addressing pressing societal challenges. One important avenue for strengthening this link, in an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective, is teaching formats that encourage students to engage in the public sphere. However, an illustrative collection of best practices in Swiss higher education has been lacking so far. This practice-driven report draws on a non-exhaustive stocktake of existing courses in Switzerland and participatory workshops among lecturers. It features illustrative examples from Swiss higher education institutions and introduces a new typology of science-society teaching formats, offering educators a structured way to design and analyze courses across six dimensions. In addition, the publication discusses both the opportunities and challenges of implementing such teaching formats. To further advance science-society education, the report identifies three priority areas for action.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Strategy for natural history collections in Switzerland
Thirty-seven institutions, take a decisive step towards unlocking the full potential of natural history collections in Switzerland. Together, they publish and endorse a strategy based on 6 pillars and 52 key activities to better preserve collections, ensure their accessibility and promote their use for science and society.
