Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences

[8] Forums and platforms allow the academy to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to various topics, and to strengthen the disciplinary national and international network.

This task has been assumed by the cantonal and regional associations, which organise lecture series supported by the academy and produce publications.

Promoted by the academy, exchange within and among the sciences ensures a broad basis for the early detection of socially relevant problems.

It is equally important, however, for science to inquire about the needs of society and to take them up, either by responding to questions and concerns raised by politics or by providing the media with information.

Among other things, the academy encourages this dialogue by means of information and events highlighting new fields of research, by supporting regional projects and by awarding prizes for outstanding scientific communication or for exhibitions on nature and the sciences.