Career choice2 minThe academic path: university professionsThese professions require a degree from a university, ETH or a university of applied sciences.
Career choice1 min«It is a privilege to support women during childbirth»21-year-old Julia Noth is in her 4th semester of midwifery studies. After completing her A-levels, she realised that midwifery was her dream job.
Career choice1 min«I want to give my dream a chance»Simey Ahenk is pursuing his dream of making art. Find out how he combines his career aspirations with a secure apprenticeship.
Education12 min«Young people are under a lot of psychological pressure»Youth researcher Klaus Hurrelmann says that children have never reached puberty as early as they do today. This changes the parent-child relationship.
Family4 minHow does artificial insemination affect family life?The University of Zurich is looking for families of four who have had one child with and one without artificial insemination for a study.
Gaming2 minWhat is more important: the real or the virtual world?Parents prefer their children to meet in real life rather than online. Teenagers are much more relaxed about this.
Media2 minHow tightly should parents control their child's mobile phone?Having their own mobile phone increases the risk of a child coming across unsuitable content. This is when conversations are needed.
Media2 minWhy media literacy is more important than everA study shows how the use of digital media by young people has developed over the last ten years.
Career choice3 min«I like the close contact with people»Luana Fraietta, 22, from Thun BE, is studying physiotherapy and finds that every internship teaches her her dream job.
Family6 minReconciling family and employment for socially disadvantaged familiesA new study by the a:primo association provides insights into the complex life situation of socially disadvantaged families in Switzerland.
Media4 minJAMES Study 2018: Whether TV or music, young people stream via flat rateHow Swiss young people use media today: Summary of the 2018 JAMES study with video interview with co-head of the study Gregor Waller.
Health12 minMy teacher, the baby"Roots of Empathy" aims to teach primary school pupils more empathy and reduce aggression. With success, as a Swiss study shows.
Education9 minThe slap in the face in education is still too normal in SwitzerlandCriminologist Dirk Baier surveyed pupils in German-speaking Switzerland about violence in education - and came to some disturbing conclusions.
Career choice10 minTeaching is just the beginningApprenticeships have long been more than just vocational training. It is also a launch pad for higher vocational education and training and for studying at a university of applied sciences.