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26.02.25

Intelligent art?  AI and human creativity

TA-Swiss

Materials, tools and technologies have always shaped artistic creation and opened doors to new forms of expression But now applications that claim to have "artificial intelligence" are entering the fray. How will they affect the lives and work of artists?

This is the topic of the podium hosted by HEK (House of Electronic Arts Basel) and TA-SWISS, the Swiss Foundation for Technology Assessment. Eva Pauline Bossow, Head of Transfer at the Zurich Center for Creative Economies, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), will discuss with Ramona Sprenger ((Think & Do Tank Dezentrum), Esther Hunziker (artist), Stefano Kunz (Swiss Music Council) and Ueli Grüter (copyright expert, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

A pre-discussion workshop will allow you to try out applications such as ChatGPT and DALL-E and see for yourself what they can and cannot do.

Wednesday, 26 February 2025, workshop 16:00 – 17:30, podium 18:00 - 19:30, HEK, Freilager-Platz 9, 4142 Münchenstein/Basel. Details here.

Date: 26 February 2025
 

15 - 16.09.25

Team Science Workshop

Team Science Consulting

With new discoveries and technologies over the past few decades, we have seen an exponential increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research.  Funding agencies have responded by shifting more and more resources into collaborative research.  The result has been more team science being done by both small and large teams, rather than individual researchers. Collaborations bring additional challenges, both to the researchers and to individuals managing projects, programs, and teams.  Whether you are a PI, a project/program manager or a research development professional, questions abound:  How do you shift culture and behavior while also effectively managing resources, people and ideas?  What are the first steps to creating an effective team where everyone is on the same page?  How do you manage those inevitable “itchy-scratchy” moments?  The goal of this workshop is to provide you with tools to put evidence-based Science of Team Science (SciTS) research into practice with your team(s).  This foundational knowledge will provide you with a variety of insights, skills, and resources you can take back to your team(s) and immediately put into practice.  (FYI - Advanced topic workshops coming in 2026) 

Date: 15 - 16 September 2025

26.02.25

Project Management for Scientists

CSCCE

This two hour session provides an overview of the key concepts you can use in describing collaborative projects. You will leave the session able to describe what a project is and the relationship between projects and operations. We’ll also discuss the three types of projects and their relationship to uncertainty and complexity. Finally, we will explore the competencies of an effective project leader, whatever their job title. Please note that we also offer a longer-form Project Management for Scientists training that significantly expands on the topics covered in this Mini-workshop, and sets you up to put many of these principles into practice using Harvard Business Review’s Project Canvas. 

Registration
Registration is via Eventbrite
Deadline to register is 19 February 2025

Date: 26 February 2025

20.02.25

Addressing Inner Dimensions for Sustainability in Higher Education

Centre for Development and Evnironment

The CDE invites you to its upcoming webinar, were it will intoduce the newly published Facilitator Guide: “Addressing Inner Dimensions for Sustainability in Higher Education”, co-developed through an international collaboration supported by Movetia, the Swiss agency for exchange and mobility. This event will offer insights into integrating inner dimensions into higher education teaching and foster exchange between Swiss and international participants.

Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025, 15:15-16:30 CET
Location: Zoom

Register here: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/meeting/register/-A7J0k4SR9S8Vkb2_3Vk9Q

Objectives of the Webinar:

• Introduction to the Facilitator Guide and its methodology
• Sharing insights on how to integrate inner dimensions—such as awareness, values, and mindsets—into higher education for sustainability
• Facilitating experience sharing among participants from diverse contexts

Target group:

This webinar is aimed at:

• Educators from higher education institutions
• Academic programme developers
• Sustainability officers and professionals working in education for sustainable development
• Anyone interested in the topic of inner dimensions

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainability education, connect with like-minded professionals, and discover practical tools to enhance your teaching practices.

We look forward to welcoming you to the discussion and exploring together how we can advance sustainability education through a focus on inner dimensions.

Date: 20 February 2025

18.02.25

Power and Agency in TD research: Developing a tool kit

University of Zurich, td-net

Have you ever wondered how you can address questions of power and agency in your transdisciplinary research and contribute to transformative change? Join us for an engaging half-day workshop focused on inter-/ transdisciplinary (ITD) research tools that integrate lessons from critical social science. This workshop is funded by the SNSF project „Translating Transformations“. 

Time: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 11:30 - 16:30
Location: Kuppelraum Bern (University of Bern), Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern
Registration: The event is free, register here by 31 January 2025

16.-17.06.24

SSH Energy 2025 - Futuring inter- and transdisciplinary energy research, for whom, by whom?

ETH Zurich

How does our research integrate divergent practices and worldviews, who do we involve and why, and what guides our energy research? The 5th Swiss Social Sciences and Humanities Energy Research Workshop (SSH Energy 2025) seeks to learn from SSH energy initiatives with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches into energy transitions. Join us to explore how you can integrate diverse practices and perspectives into your energy research.

This annual workshop is organised within the project "Co-Evolution and Coordinated Simulation of the Swiss Energy System and Swiss Society" (SWEET programme).

04.05.25 - 22.06.25

Project Managment Training Courses

Institute for Peace and Dialoge

Course Objective This project management course is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in project management principles and best practices. By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain a deep understanding of the project management landscape, including essential domains and tasks.
• Develop practical skills necessary to manage projects effectively across various industries.
• Enhance confidence through hands-on simulations and practical scenarios.
• Be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel as a project management professional.

- I Session: Sunday, 4 May - Sunday, 11 May, 2025 

- II Session: Sunday, 1 June - Sunday, 8 June, 2025 

- III Session: Sunday, 15 June - Sunday, 22 June, 2025

Each Session has same 5 days course topics. Applicants need to select one of the Session for participation.

19.03.-22.03.25

Art of Participatory Leadership Workshop

Art of Participatory Leadership Program

Do you want to make work more effective and enable true collaboration and dialogue across boundaries?
 

Come join us for the 12th Art of Participatory Leadership Switzerland!  We’ll explore how to make change effective and lasting; how to increase engagement of colleagues and stakeholders across disciplines, departments and organisations; and how to make working life richer and more productive. Experiment with methods and approaches and live the ethos for ensuring your meetings and collaborative processes matter.
 
 

March 19 afternoon to March 22 lunch time, near Geneva.
 

17. - 18.03.25

Second Rostock Open Science Workshop

Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR)

The Rostock Open Science Workshop will introduce demographic researchers to open science tools and practices, while also offering a platform to discuss its future trajectory. The Workshop will be held at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, on March 17-18, 2025. Hybrid online participation will be available to those that cannot attend the workshop in person.

This two-day event will also cover strategies to make research reproducible and accessible to a wider public and offer a space for participants to discuss and to reflect on their research practice. During the workshop, keynote speakers will provide insights into open science, considering its impact on academia and the broader community. Hands-on practical sessions with expert instructors will enable the participants to use open science tools in their everyday work. PhD students and postdocs are welcome, as are experienced scientists.

Date: 17 - 18 March 2025

Spring Semester 2025

CAS ETH in Climate Innovation

ETH Zurich

If you wish to 1) meet experts and get up-to-speed with the foundations of Climate Crisis, Climate Justice, Climate Finance, Climate Risks, Climate Communication, Role of Policy, Biodiversity, Transition Management and Leading the Change; 2) dialogue with practitioners; and 3) enter a network of like-minded individuals working collectively to support the transition towards net zero emissions, this “Science into Practice” programme is for you.

Working with real-world case studies, the Climate Innovation programme empowers climate leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to support and lead the transition towards net zero emissions. The programme is aimed at professionals (3 years +) from business, industry, the public sector and non-governmental organization who deal with complex problems related to climate change.

Application Period: 01.09.24 - 30.11.24

Dates:
Introductory Online Programme (1 Day): February 2025
Module 1 (Climate Crisis, Transformations & Climate Justice): 14 & 15 March 2025
Module 2 (Leadership & Methodologies): 28 & 29 March
Module 3 (Transition Management & Leading the Change): 11 & 12 April
Module 4 (Risks & Finance): 9 & 10 May
Module 5 (Role of Policy & Problem Statement): 23 & 24 May
Module 6 (Biodiversity & Excursion): 6 & 7 June
Immersive Block Course: 23-28 June