Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
White Paper: Clinical Research
SWISS ACADEMIES COMMUNICATIONS, VOL. 16. NO 4, 2021
Patient-oriented clinical research in Switzerland, long considered a «problem» in comparison to basic and experimental research, has improved in the past twenty years thanks to public investments in various initiatives, data infrastructures, and support instruments. These efforts have however also led to a fragmentation of activities and deficits remain. The «White Paper: Clinical Research» of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences formulates seven goals to bring together the actors around a shared vision to increase the impact of clinical research and its benefits for all.
Based on the notion that good care comes with – and from – good science, the white paper calls for a transformation of the clinical research culture so as to make it more integrative at all levels. And presents an action plan for change to make Switzerland an international leader in patient-centered clinical research.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) (2021). White Paper: Clinical Research. Swiss Academies Communications 16 (4).
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.
