📢 CH is revising its Epidemics Act to boost pandemic preparedness. The SSHC-S is reviewing proposals to improve coordination, apply COVID-19 lessons, and strengthen crisis response. More analysis to come next quarter. 🛡️🌍 Full release: shorturl.at/vbUir Picture: Parlamentsdienste / Kuntswerk ‘Tilo’

📅 Save the Date! Final Conference of the Swiss Pandemic Governance project 🗓️ 30 Jan 2026, Univ. of Fribourg Discussing governance, democracy, federalism & human rights in times of crisis. 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/whZrR #NRP80 #FNS #UNIFR #InstituteOfFederalism #Covid-19 #FinaleConference

🚀 A step ahead for the NRP 80 synthesis! Researchers met at @FNS to discuss findings on COVID-19’s impact on public governance and crisis management. Findings underscore population heterogeneity and the need for a multidimensional monitoring system. Next step: final synthesis. 🌟📘 #NRP80 #Covid19

🎨 Post-pandemic in Switzerland: people – especially youth – are turning to creative & digital pursuits. Cultural attendance drops, festivals grow (38%→52%), 1 in 5 youth dance. 79% of population want more culture but time & money hold them back. Read survey here: shorturl.at/SSIhV Picture: FSO

🚀 The synthesis of NRP 80 is progressing! 💡 A day of reflection on COVID-19’s impact on work and the economy — exploring heterogeneity, from macroeconomic effects to worker protection. A key milestone towards the final synthesis! 🌟 #NRP80 #FNS #SwissResearch

Switzerland strengthens crisis preparedness 🇨🇭 with the National Science Advice Network (NSAN), providing independent, evidence-based expertise in public health, cybersecurity, disinformation & international challenges. 👉 Read article here: shorturl.at/tldPY #ScienceAdvice #Covid-19

The research group ‘Coronavirus Protests in Comparison’ (tinyurl.com/3mx45djf) of #NRP80 has thoroughly analysed the protests of the so-called ‘Querdenker’ movement during the #Covid19 pandemic and compiled the results in a scientific article. Read it here👉 tinyurl.com/mw29fhbj

The NRP 80 synthesis is moving forward! 🚀 A day full of insights in Bern 💡 as 11 research groups shared findings on Covid-19’s impact on well-being and life trajectories. A big step towards the upcoming synthesis book! 📘 #NRP80 #Wellbeing #Covid19 #SwissNationalScienceFoundation

🔎 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐑𝐏 𝟖𝟎’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 “𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠”! How can non-discrimination criteria help identify vulnerabilities during a pandemic? Read the insightful article by @Géraldine Marks Sultan & @Sandra Hotz: 🔗 shorturl.at/pBsGE #HealthLaw #FundamentalRights #Covid19

The research group ‘The Covid generation’ (tinyurl.com/2p9m4t8x) of the #NRP80 has examined the population-average trajectories of #Wellbeing between 2017 and 2020, comparing young people with other age groups. 📈 Discover the full article here shorturl.at/Gm7z0

The research group ‘The Covid generation’ (tinyurl.com/2p9m4t8x) of #NRP80 has derived an aggregated measure in a guide (tinyurl.com/4tt59euw) that maximises the potential of the #SwissHouseholdPanel to examine multiple dimensions of #Wellbeing, and assess its validity. #Covid19

Older adults often showed better #resilience, #adaptability and subjective #wellbeing than younger people during the #Covid19 pandemic. These findings are highlighted in an article👉https://tinyurl.com/txuah4jc by the research group ‘Generation Covid’ (tinyurl.com/2p9m4t8x) of the #NRP80.

The cost of living is associated with a considerable intensification of #inequality in disposable incomes. This is shown in a study by the research group ‘Poverty and Social Security’ (tinyurl.com/mr2dyt8n) of the #NRP80. 👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/2dc8j7fv #Poverty #SocialSecurity 📷 Pixabay.com

🇨🇭 Swiss law may soon allow more flexible remote work: longer working windows, shorter rest periods, and Sunday work. Two @NRP80 projects explore the impact of Covid-19 on the labour market and employees’ needs. 👉 Read the article by Patricia Michaud on @DeFacto: shorturl.at/Zl2oa #RemoteWork

🇨🇭Switzerland adopts a motion for a national Long Covid strategy. It aims to ensure equal medical care and better data to support individuals living with Long Covid, ME/CFS & post-vaccination syndromes. A key step for post-viral condition recognition. 🔗 shorturl.at/QlM6A #LongCovid #Covid19

Over 40% in Switzerland feel lonely. National Councillor Christine Bulliard-Marbach calls for stronger federal action. Yet the gov says current efforts suffice. Read more here 👉🔗 shorturl.at/4ckkl #NRP80 #Loneliness #PublicHealth #SwissGovernement

The #NRP80 research group ‘Poverty and Social Security’ (tinyurl.com/mr2dyt8n) looks at the impacts of crises on the welfare state and argues that the focus of the fight against #poverty should increasingly be on #FamilyPolicy in future. Read the article here 👉 tinyurl.com/35rwpxyx #Covid19

🔬🤝 The NRP 80 Pairing Scheme connects Swiss researchers & MPs to bridge science & politics. On Sept 9 & 10, Rulla Sutter and Annika Rohrmoser met with MPs Samira Marti & Christine Bulliard-Marbach to discuss COVID-19’s impact on poverty and loneliness. #NRP80 #PairingScheme #Covid19 #SNSF

Since 1975, the National Research Programmes (NRPs) have connected scientific research with society's challenges. From climate change to the pandemic, 84 programmes have shaped Swiss policy. Learn how NRP 80 fosters dialogue between science and politics. 📖 Read more: shorturl.at/xAGm9 #NRP80 #SNSF

🚨 The NRP 80 synthesis is underway! 15 research groups discussed COVID-19’s impact on inequalities and welfare, highlighting the role of civil society in crisis support. Their insights are guiding the development of the synthesis. Looking forward to the next steps! #NRP80 #SNSF

The article ‘Statistik’ 👉 tinyurl.com/4m85ybjj by the research group ‘Poverty and Social Security’ of the #NRP80 (tinyurl.com/mr2dyt8n) analyses how many people in Basel-Stadt live at or below the subsistence level and gives examples from the pandemic. #Covid-19 #SocialInsurances #KantonBaselStadt

📢 Our latest #newsletter is out! Key updates, insights, and resources of #NRP80 In this issue: ✅ New Pandemic Plan ✅ Pandemic objects & inequalities ✅ Blog articles by #Patricia #Michaud & #Ori #Schipper on #DeFacto… 📬 Full edition here 👉 shorturl.at/rr8F8 #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

🎮 Exploring health behavior through games 3 NRP 80 projects use games to raise awareness, collect data & engage the public. From moral reasoning to pandemic inequality—read more via DeFacto: 🔗 tinyurl.com/3kabwntu 📷 Photo credit: NRP 80, research project ‘Social relationships in a pandemic’

The research group ‘Poverty and Social Security’ (tinyurl.com/mr2dyt8n) of the #NRP80 has developed the basis for a data-supported monitoring system in the area of debt for the canton of Basel-Stadt. 👉 To the article: tinyurl.com/yjdwr8bd #Covid19 #CrisisManagement #SocialSecurity

The research group ‘Frontline work in humanitarian crises’ (tinyurl.com/mpzfy5dz) of #NRP80 wrote the chapter ‘Zur Neuvermessung und Neukonstruktion von Obdachlosigkeit in pandemischen Zeiten’ (tinyurl.com/4zdcrmwa) for this publication: tinyurl.com/54wr384p #CrisisManagement

📊 A Swiss-led study focusing on 28 European countries and CH – supported by @forsresearch.bsky.social – shows that #SocialInequalities significantly shaped mortality risks during the #Covid19 pandemic. Read the full article here 👉 tinyurl.com/yuw35jds #HealthEquity #NRP80 #CrisisManagement

The research group ‘Frontline work in humanitarian crises’ (tinyurl.com/mpzfy5dz) of the #NRP80 investigated the social crisis that emerged among homeless people and other vulnerable groups during the #Covid19 pandemic.👉 Read their report starting on page 451: tinyurl.com/5fc55scr #CrisisManagement

Der Schulpsychologische Dienst weiss, wie es den Schüler:innen in der Stadt Zürich geht. Die meisten Kinder und Jugendlichen entwickeln sich positiv, aber die psychische Gesundheit einiger Mädchen braucht mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Ein Artikel aus dem Akzente-Magazin der PHZH. phzh.ch/ueber-die-ph...

On 23 March 2020, Swiss Solidarity launched the largest fundraising campaign in Switzerland since 2005 in response to #Covid19. The research group ‘Frontline work in humanitarian crises’ (tinyurl.com/mpzfy5dz) of the #NRP80 has evaluated its effectiveness: tinyurl.com/45rfrvry #CrisisManagement

🧠 Luis Maiorini from the research group ‘Swiss Pandemic Governance’ ((tinyurl.com/mr3s3e2w) of NRP 80 analyses the various amendments to the Parliament Act since Covid-19 in a scientific article and discusses them in detail. 👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/39amcbbs #NRP80 #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

📣 Science Writers Wanted for Programme Synthesis ✍️ The #NRP80 is looking for experienced #ScienceWriters with a social science background to work on the programme synthesis, set for publication in early 2027. 📓 Interested? Read the full advert here: tinyurl.com/2jfktvrk #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

🧠The research group ‘Swiss Pandemic Governance’ (tinyurl.com/mr3s3e2w) of the #NRP80 has published a scientific article highlighting the similarities and differences between cantonal #emergencylawsystems - the diversity is remarkable. 👉 Read the article here: tinyurl.com/pdenceub #Covid19

🦠 Switzerland’s New National Pandemic Plan is Live! The updated plan takes into account lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and is now available as a digital platform. Read more from SRF: tinyurl.com/yeykcpnf 🖥️ Explore the new platform: tinyurl.com/y3cm7a8v #NRP80 #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

Parents are less likely to work from home than non-parents. Science journalist Patricia Michaud explored the changes that happened during and after the pandemic in link with #remotework with two research projects of the #NRP80. Read more 📖 tinyurl.com/2znvuk5h @defactoexpert.bsky.social #Covid19

📖 The research group ‘Fit for crisis?’ (tinyurl.com/3u3t8h6u) of #NRP80 has contributed to a scientific publication on social and health inequalities: tinyurl.com/39cuurwv Check out matstud.bsky.social ‬‬‬‬‬and his team's contribution! #NRP80 #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

Historic decision at #WHA78: Member States of WHO today formally adopted by consensus the world's first #PandemicAgreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics. 🔗 bit.ly/43p0DsH

🌍 After three years of negotiations, the #WHO member states have agreed on a draft pandemic treaty.🤝 The proposal aims to strengthen global collaboration in preventing, preparing for and responding to future pandemic threats. tinyurl.com/y55karr9 #CrisisManagement #Covid19 #pandemictreaty

New blog article! 🖊️ @michalism.bsky.social, from @ucy1.bsky.social, explored the differences in #protests against #covid19 measures in the #EU. 👉 He found that "protests weren’t evenly distributed across the political spectrum". Read more findings here: regroup-horizon.eu/blog-protests/

🌍 An article of ArcInfo reflects on the #Covid19 pandemic and assess Switzerlands #preparedness for future #crises. We've learned much, but vital reforms are still pending. The upcoming revision of the Epidemics Act is a chance to address these lessons. www.arcinfo.ch/suisse/cinq-... #NRP80 #EpidA

New WHO #MentalHealth guidance provides all countries with practical tools to strengthen policies & services. It tackles social factors that affect mental health like poverty & housing, ensures people with lived experience have a voice, & promotes rights-based care. Learn more: bit.ly/4lgVjjk

During the spring session of 2025, National Councillor Laurent Wehrli (FDP.The Liberals/VD) and researcher Morgane Jotterand met at the Federal Palace. They discussed the impact of #Covid19 measures on #elderly #healthcare use. This meeting is part of the #NRP80 pairing scheme 💬🤝 #PairingScheme

📢Update on Covid loans! FDF hints at a likely interest rate cut after parliamentary inquiries. With rates rising in 2023, adjustments are overdue after the SNB's key rate drop. Stay tuned for potential changes by March 31! Read the article: shorturl.at/VAv1U #Research #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

🌍 5 years ago, WHO declared Covid-19 a #pandemic, a pivotal moment that urged governments into action. Reflecting on this journey, we recognize the #resilience and #adaptability of our societies. For more insights: shorturl.at/eiQX9 #Research #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

🚀 Last week, the NRP 80 conference in Brunnen kicked off work on the synthesis products. A big thank you to all the researchers for their invaluable contributions, and to the steering committee members for moderating! 💡 #NRP80Conference2025 #Research #Covid19 #CrisisManagement

🚀 The 2025 NRP 80 Annual Conference wraps up in Brunnen! Two days of rich discussions helped refine key insights for the synthesis documents. Next step: meetings in September to draft them. More updates to come! #NRP80Conference2025 #Research #Synthesis

🚀 The 2025 NRP 80 Annual Conference kicks off in Brunnen! With it begins the work on the synthesis products: researchers, the Steering Committee, the programme president & science writers gathered to discuss key themes, early findings & first recommendations. Stay tuned! #NRP80Conference2025

📢 Youth #mentalhealth is a growing concern. How has the #pandemic impacted young people’s well-being? Do health & social actors share the same views? An article in Reiso explores these questions, with insights from 'The Covid generation' project ( #NRP80). www.reiso.org/articles/the...

🔎 NRP 80 pairing scheme: National Councillor @nicolaswalder.bsky.social met with Giovanni Spitale researcher in the project ‘Encouraging Public Discourse’. A key step to strengthen #dialogue between #science & #politics! Next stop: Bern’s Parliament. 🔗 More info: www.nfp80.ch/en/nwDynO0fr...

What to do with the citizen-driven recommendations for #postpandemic EU governance? It's up to our team to share these with policy-makers at conferences and workshops. An important task in the coming final year of the #regroup project! Watch the documentary here: regroup-horizon.eu/transnationa...

Covid, 5 years on: how have our societies changed? The pandemic caused collective trauma and distrust in institutions. Today, its impact lingers in our minds and social ties. 👉 Read Le Temps’ special report on the pandemic's effects on society: www.letemps.ch/societe/du-t... #Covid