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Following the workshop "Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners", held on 23 June 2026 in Bern, our “Innovative Teaching” project group in collaboration with network for transdisciplinary research (td-net), invites lecturers and educators to submit concrete teaching tools for an add-on to the td-net toolbox, which contains methods and tools for co-producing knowledge. 

The members of the Swiss Young Academy elected their new Executive Board for the 2026/27 term at the Members' Assembly. The Executive Board subsequently appointed Clément Meier as Speaker and Clara Zemp as Vice-Speaker. Over the coming year, they aim to strengthen the voice of early-career researchers at a time when research faces increasing financial constraints and growing societal expectations. They will continue to advocate for a supportive and inclusive research environment, promote inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, and foster science diplomacy as a means of strengthening international cooperation and contributing to science-based responses to global challenges.

The Swiss Young Academy has admitted six new members from a wide range of disciplines. They were officially welcomed at a ceremony in Bern on 12 June 2026. No sooner had they joined than they were actively contributing to a major debate on artificial intelligence (AI) in research. One key insight emerged: AI cannot replace scientific thinking.

The Swiss Young Academy has published its 2025 Annual Report, looking back on an eventful year marked by numerous interdisciplinary projects, new initiatives and growing networking. The report documents the Academy’s continued development, its thematic priorities, and the activities of joint projects on artificial intelligence, science policy, academic career paths and science communication. A particular highlight was the hosting of the European National Young Academies Meeting (ENYA) in Bern, where around 80 representatives of European Young Academies spent two days discussing the topic of science diplomacy.