Science Café: 20 Years Academia Raetica: Research in Graubünden

Description

The mountain canton of Graubünden developed into a center for specific research due to its alpine location, for example in the fields of high mountain climate, medicine, and environment. Today, the spectrum ranges from medicine and life sciences to natural and environmental research, as well as the study of history, culture, tourism, architecture, media, theology, languages, and technology, computer science, robotics, and physics. On the 20th anniversary of Academia Raetica, we focus on the research location Graubünden. Representatives from different generations in research and politics discuss the development, diversity, and future of research in Graubünden. Experts:

• Valérie Favre Accola, member of the cantonal commission for education and culture (2017-24), deputy of the municipality of Davos
• Prof. Dr. med. Markus Furrer, former chief physician and medical director of surgery at the Cantonal Hospital Graubünden, founding president of Academia Raetica
• Dr. Rachele Delucchi, head of the Institute for Cultural Research Graubünden
• Prof. Dr. Sibylle Grad, head of cartilage and intervertebral disc research, deputy program leader regenerative orthopedics, AO Research Institute Davos
• Prof. Dr. Pascal Haegeli, head of avalanche and prevention research unit, WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
• Moderation: Barbara Haller Rupf, managing director Academia Raetica Organizers: Academia Raetica

Highlights

• 20 years Academia Raetica
• Discussion with experts from research and politics
• Topics: development and future of research in Graubünden

General Information

The Science Café celebrates the 20th anniversary of Academia Raetica and highlights the diversity of research in Graubünden. Experts from various fields discuss the development and perspectives of research in Graubünden at the city library in Chur.

Location

Grabenstrasse 28, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

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