A comprehensive review by the @scnat.ch, @ethz.ch NADEL and analysis by HSG academics shows that trade of commodities is not only a major driver of global trade but can be harmful to human rights and the environment for developing nations. ➡️Read more: unisg.link/2x8

The findings will also be discussed at the annual conference of @globalresearch.scnat.ch this September! Thanks to the many authors and organizations involved, including @globalresearch.scnat.ch / @ethz.ch (ETH NADEL) / @eth-brugger.bsky.social / @janinagrabs.bsky.social / @stefananthro.bsky.social

🌍 Commodity #trade underpins the global #economy, but also shapes the #environment and #society. Our new factsheet explores the links between commodity trade and #sustainability, as well as the role of #Switzerland in this field ➡️ globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/RzZPn?...

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 6️⃣: Build long-term partnerships to grow an active community of knowledge and practice. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/G7aAx

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 5️⃣: Share and apply results to create impact. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/CDWi8

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 4️⃣: Promote mutual learning to strengthen competences and advance knowledge. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/G3Tm2

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 3️⃣: Specify roles and responsibilities to ensure alignment, transparency, and accountability. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/as9gW

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 2️⃣: Manage power dynamics to promote equity and diversity. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/FWhrC

Get to know the 6 principles for more effective and equitable #research! Principle 1️⃣: Set the agenda together to ensure relevance and shared ownership. Learn more: globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/rRRgh

✅ Check our latest newsletter, right here or in your inbox! ✅ The latest news, publications picks, calls, vacancies and opinion from us and our member community 📕 Special feature: @scnat.ch Guide for Global Research Partnerships mailchi.mp/eadi/nl2nove...

Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health. @swisstph.ch @medicusmundi.bsky.social @medicusmundich.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health

If it gets things right, the first major regulator of medicines to launch for 30 years could empower Africa to tackle African challenges around health and disease.

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✨The revised Guide for Global Research Partnerships is now available✨ The 6 principles for Global Research Partnerships point at the main pillars of global collaboration. Background information you in strengthening Global Research in practice. 👉 www.grp-guide.ch

🎉 Soon, we'll launch our revised Guide for Global #Research Partnerships 🤝🌍 The #guide will be short and concise, yet comprehensive, in-depth, and easy to apply. Stay tuned 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/en/id/FKWxY

🌍 How can internships and applied research strengthen #GlobalEducation and build sustainable partnerships? Our new publication with @BFE-HAFL shows that #engagement, #inclusivedesign and #coleadership are key 👉 globalresearch.scnat.ch/de/id/Spx3H?...

Swiss-African Science Diplomacy is a powerful driver of innovation and global collaboration. In our new Policy Brief you learn: 1️⃣How science diplomacy advances foreign policy and scientific cooperation. 2️⃣How Swiss-African science diplomacy can be strengthened.

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New policy brief: Towards Strong Swiss–African Science Diplomacy Key recommendations: 1️⃣ Align strategies & clarify roles 2️⃣ Strengthen presence & secure funding 3️⃣ Drive learning through evidence-based monitoring Read the full policy brief here: www.swisstph.ch/fileadmin/us...

Take a quick look at our latest newsletter: Featuring @gvagrad.bsky.social's De/Colonising Palestine, our latest 🎧 Podcast & 📣Call, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & @globalresearch.scnat.ch, picks on democracy by @odid-qeh.bsky.social, @giga-hamburg.de + others and more mailchi.mp/eadi/nl1july...

Voices from the Global South should play a key role in the revisions of the @globalresearch.scnat.ch Guide. In our input (see report 👇), 5 partnership-experienced scholars from CDE’s wider Global South network reviewed the current Guide and provided recommendations for the next version: t.ly/lXWuW

We have now officially launched our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships. 🌐 Visit our new website to learn more: www.globalresearch.ch

🔔 Introducing our new name: Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships! Learn more about it during our Annual #Conference on 20 June ➡️ kfpe.scnat.ch/en #GlobalResearch #GRP-Alliance

📰 Our latest #newsletter is online! Check out our latest updates with information on funding, events, publications and courses 👉 kfpe.scnat.ch/en/news

Different TWAS fellowships available—lasting from three months to three years—scientists from developing countries can gain invaluable experience working with prominent colleagues in other developing countries. @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @cdeunibe.bsky.social @scnat.ch twas.org/opportunitie...

Last week, Marcel Tanner's biography was launched at a tribute event honouring his contributions to #GlobalHealth 👏 As former president of @scnat.ch and @kfpe.scnat.ch, he also helped strengthen the ties between #science, #society, and #policy. Read more about his legacy below 👇

Swiss TPH@swisstph.ch · last yr.

Yesterday, over 200 guests joined us at Swiss TPH to celebrate the legacy in of our former Director, Marcel Tanner, at the launch of his biography. As #GlobalHealth funding declines & partnerships face pressure, the event served as a reminder to work together to ensure continued progress in health.

At this year's Latsis Symposium, international experts from science and practice will discuss how science can contribute to improving living conditions worldwide and optimising humanitarian aid. 10–12 September 2025, ETH Zurich, Main Building, Audimax. Info & registration: ethz.ch/staffnet/en/...

The @snsf-ch.bsky.social is taking part in the Belmont Forum's Tropical Forests call for proposals, which supports research projects developing innovative solutions to address challenges faced in tropical forest regions. @cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch www.snf.ch/en/119z6teKC...

Belmont Forum: Tropical Forests call for proposals

The SNSF is taking part in the Belmont Forum's Tropical Forests call for proposals, which supports research projects developing innovative solutions to address challenges faced in tropical forest regi...

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Plant pathologist Henry Sila Nzioki works to find a sustainable way to control a parasitic weed called Striga, which can devastate farmers’ harvests in Kenya. @cdeunibe.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @cgdev.org www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya’s maize from a devastating invader

Henry Sila Nzioki has developed a weed-killing fungus to improve food security.

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"What we are asking for is a collective celebration of different knowledge traditions.” Don't miss this TED Talk by Amitangshu Acharya from IHE Delft www.un-ihe.org/news/ted-tal...

TED Talk on decolonising science

Decolonising science is not as hard as we may think, IHE Del

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Every year, TWAS’s Regional Partners select up to 25 scientists younger than 40 as Young Affiliates. The honour is given to researchers from developing nations who show potential for a high-impact career. twas.org/article/call... @eadi.bsky.social @scnat.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch

Calls for 2025 TWAS Young Affiliates are open

Early-career scientists can gain connections and opportunities through TWAS

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This blog post explores and builds upon the findings of a workshop co-hosted between UniPID and EADI in the framework of the KFPE annual conference (2024) workshop series. @eadi.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch @swisstph.ch @scnat.ch @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2184

Building Inclusive Partnerships: Key Strategies for Successful Funding Applications

By Roseanna Avento, Kelly Brito and Susanne von Itter In the realm of research and development, fostering inclusive global academic partnerships is crucial for addressing equity, diversity, and inc…

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“In general, I think science is a great bridge between people, and between nations” says quantum physicist Roee Ozeri. www.nature.com/articles/d41... @cdeunibe.bsky.social @dinapomeranz.bsky.social @scnat.ch @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @snsf-ch.bsky.social

‘Science is happening’: Israeli and Palestinian scientists continue collaborations amid conflict

From owl surveys to peer review, Israel’s researchers are maintaining regional and international ties despite boycotts and the risk of war resuming.

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📢 Last chance to submit your workshop proposal! Our KFPE Annual Conference (June 20, 2025) will explore AI in global research partnerships. Submit your online workshop proposal (60–120 min) by March 23, 2025. 🔗 More info: kfpe.scnat.ch/de/id/guYYN #AI #GlobalResearchPartnership

Call for workshop proposals

Save the Date: 20 June 2025 13:00-18:00 in Bern

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