The University of Basel awarded honorary doctorates to seven individuals for services to science and society at the Dies academicus. The Alumni Prize was awarded to Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC.
Opinions differ on the issue of the coin: some find small change annoying, others collect coins. Rahel C. Ackermann deals with coins in her research. In this interview, the archaeologist and numismatist explains why they are worth a closer look, and how closely coins and customs are intertwined.
When universities award the title of honorary doctor, there is always an element of self-promotion involved. The introduction of the honor some two hundred years ago helped to turn dusty institutions of higher education into modern universities.
The University Council appointed four adjunct professors, and six people were awarded the Venia docendi by the Senate.
Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.
Depicting things with string and fingers – it’s a trick that has fascinated people for generations. A new exhibition at Museum Tinguely invites visitors to explore this cultural technique. Two University of Basel staff members curated the research exhibition “Fadenspiele/String Figures”.
The University Council has appointed five new professors in the fields of geriatric medicine, orthopedics, biomechanics and digital lives.
How can we age more healthily? And how can supply chains for coffee, cocoa and palm oil become more sustainable? Researchers at the University of Basel are addressing these and other questions with the support of an “SNSF Starting Grant” from the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Professor Primo Schär has been Vice President for Research at the University of Basel since August. After 100 days in the role, the biomedical specialist explains what good research means to him and what he aim to focus on during his term.
