Salome Adam, co-president of actionuni, participated in a discussion with Prof. Aguzzi from University of Zurich on the misuse of power and mobbing at universities. Some real cases are reported but also ways are discussed of how pressure in research can be mitigated without compromising scientific quality. Link to SRF (only German)
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Today, actionuni der Schweizer Mittelbau publishes its position paper (pdf German / pdf French / pdf English) on the promotion of young researchers at Swiss higher education institutions. The position paper was drawn up jointly with all members and unanimously adopted at the last delegates’ meeting. Florian Lippke, former Co-President of actionuni and member of … Continued
The Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (SAGW) has published a report on the precarious situation of the non-professorial academic staff. Focus is being laid on post-docs in social sciences. Unfortunately, the report is in German – however, the management summary is available in German and French. Hildbrand, Thomas (2018): Next Generation: Für eine … Continued
In fall 2017, the survey on the supervision practices at the ETH investigated supervision practices and doctoral students’ satisfaction. 1’594 doctoral students responded to the survey, which is a response rate of 36%. Survey conducted by AVETH (Academic Association of Scientific Staff at ETH Zürich). To the survey
The EURODOC survey was prepared by the Doctoral Training Working Group (DTWG) to analyze the diverse landscape of doctorates across Europe. Countries covered: Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine Link to the report
The associations of non-professorial academic staff of the University of Zurich (VAUZ) and the ETH Zurich (AVETH) have published three reports on the situation of their doctoral and postdoctoral students based on surveys at both universities. Please find the press releases and links to the reports here: VAUZ / AVETH
Salome Adam (VAUZ) and Mirco Grüter (VAUZ & Actionuni) were this year’s Actionuni’s delegates at the “Annual General Meeting” (AGM) of “the European Council of PhD Candidates and Junior Researchers” (Eurodoc) that took place in Tampere, Finland from the 20.-21. April 2018. The AGM is Eurodoc’s highest decision-making body.
In consultation with Eurodoc, Actionuni participated in a public consultation on how EU funds should be used in the areas of investment, research &innovation, SMEs and the single market. We highlighted in particular the importance of a full funding of EU research programs and asked the EU to: Increase budget of FP9 Support Open Science … Continued
This report describes the results of a 2017 survey conducted at the University of Fribourg (CH). The documet is in french. To the survey
There is a lack of reforms at Swiss universities that provide reliable career prospects for mid-level academics. The 2018 Swiss Academies Report provides impulses and suggestions for more credible promotion of young talent. (scnat.ch) To the survey