Bridging Science and Society: New Swiss Young Academy Report Highlights Innovative Teaching Formats
How can universities better prepare students to collaborate with society and address real-world challenges? A new publication by members of the Swiss Young Academy takes a close look at this question — and offers practical answers for educators and institutions across Switzerland.
“Innovative Teaching Formats at the Science-Society Interface: Reflections and Future Directions in Swiss Higher Education” is the latest report by Benjamin Hofmann, Clara Zemp, Sandra Bärnreuther, and project assistant Morgane Genin. Rooted in hands-on experiences and supported by examples from Swiss higher education, the report explores how teaching formats can meaningfully connect academic learning with societal needs.
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Official Launch at the Eawag Symposium
How do we build better bridges between science and policy? Addressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequities requires more than scientific knowledge or political will. It also takes a set of competencies that are often invisible: the ability to listen carefully, recognize diverse roles, navigate complexity, and engage at the right time and place.
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Bridging the divide: Why the science-policy interface matters for global food systems
by Ismahane Elouafi
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A new report titled “On Science for Policy and Diplomacy Education in Switzerland and Beyond: A Brief Overview” has just been released, offering timely insights into the growing field at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy. Published by the Swiss Young Network for Science Policy and Diplomacy (SYNESPOD) of the Swiss Young Academy, in collaboration with the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) and the Franxini Project of Reatch, the report maps educational opportunities for early-career researchers and professionals in Switzerland, Europe, and globally.
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Engaging in a Science and Policy Dialogue
