Exploratory study on the links of Swiss universities of applied science

The aim of this exploratory study is to find out the practices (means, uses, examples, from simple exchanges to more significant experiences in terms of collaboration) of the universities from an institutional point of view in the context of its three missions (education, research, services to society (third mission)), in order to then be able […]

Evaluation of the French-Swiss model of Specialised Maturity

This study thus aims to evaluate the model implemented in French-speaking Switzerland for the Health Specialist Maturity Certificate and the complementary health modules. More specifically, it aims in particular to answer the following questions: Does the system in place, in particular the pre-admission, respectively pre-registration, to the MCsa, make it possible to limit the risk […]

Interim Evaluation of the ETH Domain

“The Commission of Experts was mandated by Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Head of the Federal Department of Economics, Education and Research, to carry out the interim evaluation of the ETH Domain. The objective is to assess the role and contribution of the ETH Domain and to reflect on future improvements with regard to its […]

Evaluation of the 2013-14 tobacco advertising ban campaign

The Information Centre for Tobacco Prevention CIPRET-Geneva, a member of Carrefour Addictions, commissioned Strategos SA to conduct an evaluation of the relevance, processes and effects of its communication activities, including its 2013- and 2014 media campaigns around World No Tobacco Day, its website and Facebook page. Based on an evaluation framework, different methods of information […]

Perception of the value of the doctorate in the Swiss university system

A sample of professors from various Swiss academic institutions, representing three main fields (natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, law), were asked about their perception of the value of the doctorate. The working hypothesis was that there are differences in perceived value between doctorates carried out at institutions in French-speaking Switzerland and those carried out […]

Study of the demographics of endocrinologists and diabetologists in Switzerland

This study of the demographic structure of endocrinologists and diabetologists working in Switzerland at the end of 2011 was carried out to enable the Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology (SSED), in collaboration with the training centres, to develop a national strategy for succession planning in this field. The results are based on the official […]

Study of the demographics of radiologists in French-speaking Switzerland

This demographic analysis responds to the current deficit in the number of radiologists trained in French-speaking Switzerland. The results are based on official FMH figures and on a survey to which more than 90% of the radiologists active in French-speaking Switzerland responded. “The current number of radiologists in training will make it possible to train […]