🔬 Conference 2026 – NRP80 Covid-19 & Society
On 5–6 March in Bern, ~100 researchers from 25 projects shared findings and reflected on societal lessons from the pandemic. Keynote by Anne Lévy (FOPH) and a federal panel linked research with policy. Next step: the programme’s synthesis phase. #NRP80
📊 In a new article, the NRP 80 group ‘Swiss coronavirus policy and companies’ compiled a dataset of 1,330 COVID-19 fiscal support measures in Switzerland (Feb 2020–Feb 2021)🇨🇭. It provides insights into policy timing, types, and political decision-making. 🔎 shorturl.at/owTDz
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Teachers & parents: an increasingly challenging collaboration.
#NRP80 researcher Dr Valentin Unger spoke on SRF1 about rising tensions, teacher training, and how COVID-19 made these issues more visible.
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#TeacherEducation #DigitisingEducation #SRF
⚖️ How did Swiss law perform during Covid-19—and how can crisis governance improve? These questions closed #NRP80 “Swiss pandemic governance” group on 30 Jan in Fribourg. Four panels tackled resilience, human rights, democracy & federalism. 👉 shorturl.at/lJp2W
#UNIFR #Covid-19 #Law #Governance
✨ At the Caritas Forum 2026 in Bern, researchers from #NRP80 shared their work. The “Fit for Crisis?” and “Poverty and Social Security” teams shared first insights on crisis policies, social assistance, and NGO data as early warning systems. 🎉
📖 New article from NRP 80: how digital agencies shape both individual and collective visibility of domestic care workers, using moralising narratives to impact recognition and working conditions.
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#DomesticWork #CareWork #NRP80
📖 New article from NRP 80’s 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 group: COVID-19 pushed Swiss family courts toward digitalisation—but exposed major gaps. The study shows how courts adapted and what’s needed for fair access to justice.
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#NRP80 #DigitalJustice
📢 Registration is open for the 2026 NRP 80 Programme Conference!
🗓 5–6 Mar 2026 | 📍 Kursaal Bern
25 research groups present findings on Covid-19 & society across 7 thematic areas. Opened by Anne Lévy (FOPH).
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/S2b2c
#NRP80 #Covid19
Picture: © Marco Finsterwald
📖 New NRP 80 publication on Digital justice in family law: Michelle Cottier & Cécile Crevoisier analyse how Covid-19 accelerated digitalisation in Swiss family courts—and why new CPC rules on video hearings (in force 1.1.2025) are not yet crisis-proof.
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📖 New NRP 80 publication! A new paper from the ‘Domestic violence’ group analyses how COVID-19 measures shaped intimate partner violence in Switzerland.
By Paula Krüger & Seraina Caviezel Schmitz.
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#NRP80 #Criminology
📢 Closing event: ‘Urban spaces for young people’
23 Jan, Zurich (16:30–19:30). Insights from a 3-year NRP 80 project on how youth used public space during Covid-19.
Register: shorturl.at/2cgUB
Info: shorturl.at/Q8Qmn
#NRP80 #UrbanSpaces #Youth #PublicSpace #ZHAW
🔍 Did COVID-19 trigger a ‘pandemic within the pandemic’ of domestic violence? The answer is more nuanced. In a new NRP 80 post on @defactoexpert.bsky.social, Daniel Saraga shows how the crisis exposed vulnerabilities in Switzerland’s protection systems.
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#NRP80 #COVID19 #Violence
📢 New e-newsletter out! Get insights on NRP80 "Covid-19 in society" 🌍✉️
✅ Switzerland is getting a new Epidemics Act
✅ Left alone in the crisis: Female domestic workers
✅ Covid-19 as an endurance test for child welfare & domestic violence
📬 Subscribe: shorturl.at/aiU6R
#Covid19 #NRP80
🔬🤝 The NRP 80 Pairing Scheme connects researchers and policymakers in Switzerland. On 2 Dec, Milan Stocker met National Councillor Regina Durrer (The Centre) to discuss how COVID-19 affected vocational training. A valuable step toward stronger science–policy collaboration.🇨🇭
#NRP80 #VET
📅 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
🚀 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
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
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.
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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
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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
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🔬🤝 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
