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10/05/2023

Portrait of Clément Meier

We met Clément Meier, PhD student at the University of Lausanne and member of the LIVES Centre. He tells us about his background, his research and his recent participation in the UNIL final of "Ma thèse en 180 secondes". 

10/05/2023

Influence of the place of living on health

Growing up in rural areas leads to a long-term disadvantage in cognitive functioning. Even after controlling for differences in education and occupation, living in rural (as opposed to urban) areas early in life remained associated with poorer cognitive performance later in life.

10/05/2023

NRP 80 - « Covid-19 in society » 

The research program NRP 80 focuses on understanding and addressing the societal challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. It aims to provide evidence-based guidance and knowledge to effectively manage the current and future pandemics.

10/05/2023

Being a centenarian in Switzerland

Switzerland has become one of the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world, with scientific estimates predicting that one in two children born after the year 2000 will celebrate their 100th birthday.