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Mehrwert durch neue Züchtungstechnologien: vielversprechende Sorten sind in Entwicklung
Neue Züchtungstechnologien haben das Potenzial, einen Mehrwert für die Landwirtschaft, die Umwelt und Konsumierende in der Schweiz zu bieten. Die Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (SCNAT) stellt von über 700 bekannten Forschungsprojekten weltweit 5 vor, die für die Schweiz besonders interessant sein könnten – je eines zu Weinreben, Äpfeln, Tomaten, Kartoffeln und Weizen.
Gymnasien in Bern und Basel mit dem MINT-Label ausgezeichnet
Drei Schulen, die sich im Unterricht besonders für Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik engagieren, können sich fortan «MINT-aktives Gymnasium» nennen.
Viele Klimalösungen sind erprobt, kosten wenig und könnten deutlich breiter und rascher umgesetzt werden
The SPHN Management Office is hiring
The Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) coordinates the establishment of data infrastructures for the responsible use of health-related data for research in Switzerland. Starting from 1 August 2023 or upon agreement, the SPHN Management Office is looking for a new team member focusing on project management for Ethics, Legal and Societal Implications (ELSI). The deadline for applications is on Monday, 12 June 2023.
Five new members for the Swiss Young Academy
On 1 May 2023 the Board of Directors of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences elected five new members to the Swiss Young Academy (SYA). With this election, the Academies acknowledge the ideas and commitment of the newly-elected members at the interfaces between science, society and politics. The newly-admitted scientists and academics will be able to implement innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary project ideas over the next five years jointly with the other 34 members.
Prix Média e Prix Média Newcomer 2023 – il concorso inizia
Giovani talenti e giovani giornalisti/e realizzano un contributo su scienza e ricerca. Le Accademie svizzere delle scienze li/le premiano con un totale di CHF 9’000.- per contributi di ricerca. Il vincitore/La vincitrice del Prix Média Newcomer sarà scelto/a con una votazione del pubblico e riceverà un premio di CHF 4'000.- Il Prix Média assegna CHF 10’000 per un eccellente contributo giornalistico scientifico. Termine di iscrizione al Prix Média e Prix Média Newcomer: lunedì 15 maggio 2023.
Change in the Presidency of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
After more than three years at the helm of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, Prof. Dr Marcel Tanner is handing over the presidency to Prof. Dr Yves Flückiger, Rector of the University of Geneva. He will take up his new post in January 2024.
Switzerland strengthens scientific cooperation with Israel
Marcel Tanner, President of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, and his Israeli counterpart, David Harel, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the House of the Academies in Bern. It aims to promote scientific cooperation between Switzerland and Israel and to encourage exchanges between the two Academies.
ORD Prize 2023: Design Challenge
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences are pleased to announce the Design Challenge for the new ORD Prize.
Unleash your creative potential and enter our Design Challenge! We look forward to seeing innovative ideas!
Statement on the consultation on the “Horizon Fund Law”
Switzerland excluded from European planning of research infrastructures
Swiss Young Academy: Call for Members
Apply now for a five-year membership of the Swiss Young Academy by 28 February 2023.
Successful Inaugural Meeting of the Sounding Board Researchers
International science advisors: step up global action to halt biodiversity decline
Swiss Quantum Initiative strengthens research and development in quantum technology and science
20 Jahre Biodiversitätsmonitoring Schweiz: eine Erfolgsgeschichte mit Entwicklungspotenzial
Huemul - der Hirsch ohne Furcht
Die Neugier und Vertrauensseligkeit des Huemul sind legendär. Er hat keinerlei Scheu vor dem Menschen. Das machte ihn über Jahrhunderte zur leichten Jagdbeute. Dazu kam die Vertreibung aus den fruchtbaren Ebenen, die von Kolonisten mit ihren Rinder- und Schafherden besiedelt wurden. Heute überdauert der Huemul nur in letzten Gruppen in kaum zugänglichen Gebieten der Anden. Ein engagierter Schweizer Wissenschaftler hat nun die erste argentinische Zuchtstation für Huemul in Betrieb genommen. Er hofft, so das Aussterben doch noch zu verhindern.
Biodiversity loss addressed by Swiss-EU collaboration
Biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems around the globe are alarming. Urgent counter-efforts are needed at national and international level. This was the subject of a Science Briefing organised by the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, the Mission of Switzerland to the EU and SwissCore in Brussels on 19 October.
Successful visit to Israel
On invitation, Marcel Tanner visited the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities on 17-19 October. Founded in 1961, it comprises over 140 researchers from all disciplines. Discussions with its President David Harel and other Academy representatives focused on scientific policy advice and the Young Academies. A memorandum of understanding is being sought to continue cooperation between the two academies.
Academies call for cessation of violence by Iranian government
In solidarity with the students and scholars protesting against the Iranian regime, the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences condemn the harsh state action against the people of Iran and the accompanying violation of human rights. The escalating repression against members of the scientific community seriously threatens their academic freedoms as well.