Our strategy, goals, values and guiding principles.
Technological progress is the central driving force behind growth in developed countries. As a centre for life sciences, Basel is heavily geared towards advanced technology and innovation. New technologies are now being applied and globalised far more quickly and broadly, making innovation cycles shorter and curbing competitive advantages.///// New technology platforms are being developed and put into practice in order to succeed in this environment.
The digital transformation trend is having a positive impact on life sciences across the board. This process does not just present opportunities, but risks too. Digitalisation plays a pioneering role in integrating various technological fields both as a driving force and as an interdisciplinary and interface technology. Important aspects for the future value chains of those active in the life sciences in Northwestern Switzerland and thus also for the School of Life Sciences include research networks, data management, data analysis and the use of data (big data), personalised medicine, the consolidation of near-patient diagnostics, point-of-care testing and therapy, the networking of production processes and the individualisation of production, the networking of medical devices with one another and with hospital systems through to the use of technology and data from consumers’ self-measurements.
This trend will be of great benefit to the School of Life Sciences in its initial and continuing education and application-based research and will allow it to develop further in every field, underpinned by its strategic approach, the necessary associated infrastructure, its efforts to pool its own strengths and competencies and its indispensable role in the centre for life sciences in Basel and Northwestern Switzerland. With its set of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral competencies, the School plays a pivotal role on the industrial and higher education scene within the centre of life sciences in Basel and Northwestern Switzerland, which itself ranks among the best worldwide. Thinking and acting as entrepreneurs plays a part in our School's culture.
With our application-based research, we provide valuable input into solving social challenges such as
our ageing society
the careful use of resources the digital transformation
increasing healthcare costs
protecting Switzerland's role as a hub for business through the initial and continuing education of a highly qualified workforce promoting innovation.
With our set of interdisciplinary competencies, we play an indispensable role on the industrial and higher education scene within
Europe's largest life sciences centre.
We offer practical initial and continuing education that prepares students for the world of work. Our graduates have an in-depth understanding of scientific and ethical problems and are ideally equipped to tackle the increasing professional challenges posed by the rapidly changing international field of life sciences.
Our research and development services are part of the attractive range on offer at the School, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and technology between universities and business.
Our lecturers and employees combine scientific expertise with practical experience from industry. We regularly review didactic issues and continuously adapt our teaching and materials.
Future-oriented products, sought-after services
Targeted further development in teaching and research
Degree programmes that combine theory and practice in line with demand
Far-reaching research, innovation and start-ups
Top quality with proven expertise and excellent infrastructure
Presence on the market and on expert committees
Strong partnerships and an international orientation
Cooperations in strategic areas with the universities in Basel and Nanjing (China)
Exchange of students and lecturers within a network of international partner schools
We are ambitious pioneers. Our work sets new standards. We have the courage to embrace change and tread new paths. We are trendsetters working with state-of-the-art infrastructure according to the latest methods. Our work focuses on performance and results. Our results are measured according to international quality standards.
We pursue a networked approach. We combine diverse competencies and technologies and find new solutions and avenues for current problems with the help of interdisciplinary cooperation. We place an emphasis on active exchange with industry, other industry organisations and universities in order to provide relevant input into further developing the field of life sciences.
We think and act like entrepreneurs. Our work focuses on customers and the market. Our results are first class. Our activities are purposeful. We create value in the form of excellent training opportunities, innovative solutions and product ideas and new start-ups. We make efficient use of the available resources in order to make the most of their benefits.
Our culture is characterised by openness. We are curious, encourage open communication and foster a culture that is shaped by interest and mutual respect. By openly sharing our opinions, we create added value and cultivate a working environment in which new ideas are generated and both our staff and the School as a whole can develop further.
Teaching life sciences, developing products and technologies, starting companies
The School of Life Sciences’ guiding principles were jointly developed by its staff:
We are a preferred education centre for life sciences students where ambitious young scientists come to study to gain first-class training and ideal preparation for a career in the international industry and in applied sciences.
The School's research is recognised as contributing to new findings and technologies in the life sciences. It is one of industry's preferred cooperation partners when it comes to solving current and emerging problems.
It fosters a working environment that is characterised by mutual appreciation and fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and personal development. Good working relationships motivate staff to achieve extraordinary things.
