Die Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Afrikaforschung SGAS organisiert alle zwei Jahre Afrikatage zur Förderung des Austauschs unter den Afrikaforschenden in der Schweiz.

Die Ausstellung zeigt inspirierende Originalwerke von KlimaforscherInnen und KünstlerInnen sowie verblüffende Publikumsslams, die den Klimawandel aus neuen Perspektiven beleuchten und neue Handlungsspielräume schaffen.

*10 WEBINARS, 5 THEMES, 2 MONTHS*

CRISPRcon is a unique forum bringing diverse voices together to discuss the future of CRISPR and related gene editing technologies across applications in agriculture, health, conservation, and more. CRISPRcon sparks curiosity, builds understanding, and highlights societal histories and other context relevant to decisions on gene editing technologies. CRISPRcon is a program of the Keystone Policy Center.

The goal of this workshop is to raise the awareness of the benefits that gender diversity, equality and inclusion bring for scientific advancement and research culture.

Research shall contribute to transformations towards sustainable development. How does such research look like and what is needed to promote this kind of research? Will transformative research become the new normal or is it just a short-lived new fashion?

Following the success of its 2019 edition, we are pleased to announce our 2020 workshop for Academic Coordinators of Development Studies Programme.

The Laboratory of prehistoric archaeology and anthropology at the University of Geneva is happy to announce the next “Archéologie et Gobelets” conference in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting will take place on Thursday and Friday (January 21st and 22nd), followed by an excursion on Saturday to Bell Beaker sites in Valais, Switzerland.

Do you want to increase your knowledge in the broad field of cell biology of infection? Join the 3-days workshop at the top of Rigi mountain, one fo the most scenic spot in Switzerland. You will develop your scientific network and discuss your research with other PhD students and experts in a friendly atmosphere.

Nach dem Jubiläumsjahr 2019 (20 Jahre Klimatag) hat der Österreichische Klimatag 2020 auch heuer wieder einen besonderen Charakter. Denn dieser findet das erste Mal an der Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL), einem der jüngsten Mitglieder des Climate Change Centre Austria (CCCA) statt.

The Swiss Global Change Day is the once a year event organised by ProClim to look beyond the horizon of climate and global change research with well-known experts, covering a broad range of topics. Benefit from this forum: Plenty of time is provided to present your own research or organisation with a poster or at a stand and to network with colleagues. The most attractive and comprehensive posters submitted by students or postdocs will be honoured with a travel award of CHF 1000.–.

This summer school will provide its participants with a comprehensive perspective and overview of the relevant aspects when dealing with the hydrosphere. They will be engaged in discussions and group works and will be provided with tools to develop effective strategies in order to deal with the challenges they face in their daily work.