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Pascal Gygax, the psycholinguist aiming to demasculinise society through language

For the past twenty years, the psycholinguist Pascal Gygax has studied the links between language and gender representations. He has shown how the predominance of the grammatical masculine form in languages influences, consciously or not, our way of seeing the world. In November 2024, he was awarded the Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize for his research.

19/11/2024 Aurélia Robert-Tissot, …

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Collaborative research – in Europe and beyond

European Partnerships combine resources and expertise to address global challenges such as climate change and an ageing population. Swiss institutions also help to achieve these ambitious goals and reinforce Europe's position as a leading player in research and development.

14/10/2024 Myriam Cevallos Christen

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(Inter-)national cooperation in programmes and organisations: working together brings added value

Some things are more easily achieved as a team – whether it is building a house, playing football or delving into the quantum structure of space-time. This principle also applies at international level in the area of education, research and innovation (ERI).

08/10/2024 Michael Gerber

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70 years of CERN: A legacy of discoveries and a vision for the future

CERN is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest international research organisations. CERN’s history is one of pioneering research, technological advancement and international cooperation. Its future promises to push the boundaries of knowledge even further.

04/10/2024 Francesca Stocker

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Space activities occupy an important place in our society. Switzerland has been actively involved in this field since the early days. It is a competitive and reliable partner in the space sector.