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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

The event will take place in Marielle Franceo Room, Maison du Peuple (Pl. Chauderon 5), on September 26th at 17.00. An apero will follow! The event is open to all, and will be conducted in French. You can find the book here: www.editions-stock.fr/livre/le-vac...

actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

The book denounces the growing precariousness of researchers in France, and describes its impact on research and teaching. The presentation will be followed by a discussion on the parallels between the situation in Switzerland and France, its causes and possible solutions.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

Together with ACIDUL, the association of mid-level staff and doctoral students at the University of Lausanne, and the Public Services Union, we are organising a meeting with @thomasporcher.bsky.social, economist and author, to present his latest book.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

But rest assured, behind the shiny new look, we are still the same actionuni you know: fighting for the rights of mid-level academic staff at research institutions across Switzerland.
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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

We have a fresh new look!

If you spot our new logo out in the wild, don’t worry – your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you! We have given ourselves a much-needed makeover with a brand-new logo and corporate identity.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Aug 28

For the newest info, make sure to follow us on linkedin!

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Jun 24

Do you want to help us represent academic mid-level staff in Switzerland? 💪 We are currently looking for new delegates to the Swiss Accreditation Council, to Eurodoc and in the area of Open Science. Interested? See the details on our website: lnkd.in/dR8Fpdb6

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 14

Thank you to Eurodoc for highlighting these crucial issues at the European level and for coordinating efforts across countries.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 14

Actionuni strongly supports the right of ECRs to fair remuneration aligned with their qualifications, and to self-representation and active participation in academic decision-making.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 14

Our delegate to Eurodoc, recently represented us at one of Eurodoc’s quarterly meetings for national organizations across Europe. Key issues discussed included representational rights and participation in academic governance, as well as the need for a fair minimum salary for doctoral candidates.

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spz19.bsky.social @spz19.bsky.social · May 10

"There is no justification for such drastic spending cuts: Switzerland's finances are healthy, and now is the time to invest in the future."

Acidul : wp.unil.ch/acidul/2025/...
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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 7

This is a national mobilisation effort. Actionuni's members, mid-level staff associations at various Swiss research institutions also submitted their position to the consultation. For instance, see ACIDUL's position here (French): wp.unil.ch/acidul/2025/....

Stop aux coupes budgétaires dans la recherche - ACIDUL

Article mis à jour régulièrement 5 mai 2025 Des étudiants et étudiantes issues de différentes associations ainsi que le SSP organisent une mobilisation sur le campus de l'UNIL contre la hausse des tax...

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 7

If we do not push back, these unfair cuts will fall entirely on the precarious mid-level staff and students. See actionuni's response on our website (German & French): actionuni.ch.

actionuni der Schweizer Mittelbau | Representing scientific staff in Switzerland

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 7

There is no justification for such drastic spending cuts: Switzerland's finances are healthy, and now is the time to invest in the future. The rationale given by the report's authors as to why certain areas have been targeted appears arbitrary, and their arguments are flawed.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · May 7

Actionuni has responded to the consultation on the federal government's austerity measures. We strongly reject these unfair and counterproductive cuts, which threaten the Swiss higher education and research system.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

Consider signing and sharing to show our opposition to the proposed budget cuts in the higher education sector

Aurelia Rohrmann (she/her) @aurohri.bsky.social · Apr 29

Petition against austerity measures in the education sector in Switzerland, for a strong and more equal education system!
Please sign and share:
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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Apr 15

The Sexual Harrassment Awareness Day will take place on April 29th. See the website of the campaign to find out what events are happening at your univerisity: universities-against-harassment.ch/en/programm 2/2

Sexual Harassment Awarness Day

Eine nationale Kampagne der Schweizer Hochschulen gegen sexuelle Belästigung.

universities-against-harassment.ch

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Apr 15

Swiss universities need to establish stable positions for intermediate staff that create working conditions where victims of sexual harassment can safely file complaints without risking their academic futures. 1/2

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Apr 14

actionuni's board held an in-person meeting in Bern today to discuss policy issues and align on strategy for the next six months of the mandate.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 21

The 6th Delegates Assembly of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) took place last Thursday. Our representatives advocated for mid-level academic staff, addressing the Federal Council's planned budget cuts that threaten Switzerland's research, teaching, and mid-level academic positions.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 4

For more info on the data about gender equality in Swiss academia, you can have a look here. #GenderEquality #Academia #Switzerland

Progress towards gender equality in Swiss academia remains slow

Despite more women studying at Swiss universities than men, few make it to the upper echelons of the academic world. A tour of some key data.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 4

The International Women's Day is coming! Progress toward gender equality in academia remains slow. At the current pace, meaningful change could still take decades. Structural barriers, biases, and slow institutional reforms continue to hinder progress. It’s time for sustained commitment and action.

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 4

"We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in British higher education facing an acute crisis. As Newcastle University and others engage in strike action, we support their fight for better conditions. Academic staff across borders share common struggles. #HigherEducation"

Jenny Pickerill @jennypickerill.bsky.social · Mar 4

The crisis in British higher education is acute + painful right now. If you are in it you already know this, but for those who are not I want to share what is going on. As strikes start at Newcastle Uni + others will doubtless follow, now is a time for solidarity + resistance

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 1

Read our full statement (in 4 languages): actionuni.ch/press-releas...
#SaveSwissResearch #SaveSwissTeaching #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #Switzerland 7/7

Press release: 27.02.25 | actionuni der Schweizer Mittelbau

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actionuni @actionuni.bsky.social · Mar 1

We join our voices with swissuniversities, SNSF, the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, the ETH Board, and Innosuisse in calling for sustainable funding solutions that protect our academic institutions. 6/7

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