๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐, ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ! In response to recent plans to reduce federal funding for science in Switzerland, the CIEB Universitรคt Basel has launched the miniseries ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. The series aimed to highlight the critical role that scientific research plays for innovations. ย Here are the key takeaways from our miniseries: 1.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย A growing number of innovations are based on ideas from science. 2.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ideas from science are important in all fields of technology. 3.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Science-based innovations have higher impact. 4.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Regional disparities in translating science into high-impact innovations. ย ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ? The results show that science is not only about discovering new concepts and phenomena, but also serves as a foundation for high-impact innovations that drive economies forward. Strong support for scientific research is therefore essential for Switzerland to maintain its position as a global leader in innovation. So, Switzerland should think twice before cutting science funding! #importance_of_science_for_innovation #Innovation #Science #Switzerland Dragan Filimonovic
I firmly believe in the role of science in driving innovation. However, the idea that there's no room for spending cuts in federal education and science budgets - despite their real growth of over 2% annually for the last 20 years, outpacing many other spending areas - is debatable 1๏ธโฃ Areas that have shown significant growth often present opportunities for efficiency gains. This holds also for science. Partially, as there is also governmental funding in infrastructure and buildings. 2๏ธโฃSupporting academic freedom is vital, yet the discussion around certain questionable projects suggests that there is room for prioritization when the aim is fostering innovation. We must remember that this involves taxpayer money. While politics should not dictate academic inquiries, a degree of accountability is necessary. 3๏ธโฃRelatedly, the effect of public science on innovation is an important area of research. The notion that more public research is automatically better is questionable: https://www.nber.org/papers/w31899 4๏ธโฃ... When debating science funding, it's crucial to consider various perspectives and ensure spending efficiency without hindering innovation. I am convinced that moderate spending cuts are worth discussing.
A few days ago, I was wondering how countries became successful in the past. And got the following via an AI. So you could deduce that countries became successful mainly with new ideas or approaches and thus research. So I don't really understand the move by our government. Here is a small excerpt from my research for those who are interested: Venice (13th-15th century): Advanced shipbuilding technology Innovative trade and financial systems Florence (14th-16th century): Development of banking and accounting Advances in architecture and engineering Netherlands (17th century): Advanced windmill technology Innovations in shipbuilding and navigation England (18th-19th century): Industrial revolution (steam engine, mechanical looms) Railroad technology USA (19th-20th century): Mass production and assembly line work Electrification and telecommunications Germany (late 19th - early 20th century): Chemical and pharmaceutical industry Precision engineering and optics 1/2
This is a very important message, Christian Rutzer! Just to give some context to what exactly we were referring to: "The education, research and innovation (ERI) sector is facing a financial squeeze: according to the Federal Council's plans, fewer financial resources will be invested in the ERI sector in 2025 than in the current year 2024. [...] This will limit future-relevant investments in education, research and innovation." (SNSF, 22.04.2024)
Deputy Head CIEB University of Basel - Analyzing the Swiss innovation landscape
1moHere are the links to each episode of our miniseries:ย (1) How important is Science for Innovation? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christian-rutzer-38978392_how-important-is-science-for-innovation-activity-7204406756792279040-_W3l?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop (2) Innovations Linked to Science Have a Greater Impact! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christian-rutzer-38978392_patents-linked-to-science-have-greater-impact-activity-7206218728479277056-Tn1s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop (3) Is Science Important For Innovations in all Technology Fields?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christian-rutzer-38978392_is-science-important-for-innovations-in-all-activity-7209120097485889536-ItnH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop (4) Science-Linked Patents Show Highest Impact in the USA: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christian-rutzer-38978392_sciencelinked-patents-achieve-highest-impact-activity-7211381497352634368-MLff?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop