Annual Report2024
Inter-university Graduate Campus (IGC)
A hub of high-quality, inter-disciplinary PhD education across Switzerland.
What we offer?
- State-of-the-art training in methods and topical public health issues provided by the multidisciplinary SSPH+ research and teaching faculty
- Training recommendations for what constitutes a high-quality PhD track in public health sciences
- Provision of the SSPH+ Certificate in Public Health
- Unique networking opportunities with PhD and MD students and with public health scientists across Switzerland
SSPH+ Certificate
New graduates receive the SSPH+ Certificate in Public Health
IGC students come from 74 different countries!
IGC Courses
IGC offers:
- Broad course program with national and international experts
- Very low-cost for IGC students (small registration fee)
- Privileged access to courses from IGC partners
- External participants are welcome
25 courses in total
covering all aspects of public health sciences
3 new regular courses
- Public health law and ethics
- A step-by-step approach for designing and using questionnaires
- The Swiss health system: key characteristics and policy challenges
3 new online courses, taught by post-docs
- Behavioural Health Economics
- Cancer epidemiology: from description to prevention
- Mining public opinion using language models
IGC Events
Students Meeting
7 May 2024 with speed talks of new IGC graduates about their projects
Career Speed Dating
2 online events with “business angels”, organized by student representatives
IGC Academic Board
2 meetings of the IGC Academic Board
Collaboration / Exchange with:
GLOHRA (German Alliance for Global Health Research)
Planning of possible collaboration for fieldtrips of IGC and GLOHRA students to international organizations in Geneva
Coordinators of local PhD programs of the partner universities
Access to local courses, information for new PhD students and supervisors
ORPHEUS
New PhD student forum with student representative joining
SSPH+ IGC Student Testimonials:
“Being a PhD candidate within the SSPH+ community has been both an enriching and enjoyable experience. I particularly appreciate the international network of inspiring young academics who have been motivating and great companions along the journey. The courses offered by the program are well-structured, providing a strong foundation and broadening my knowledge in various areas of public health. Additionally, the annual meetings have been a valuable opportunity to connect and network with peers and experts from different Swiss universities. For me, the sense of community and the support it brings is what makes the SSPH+ community so special. I am looking forward to continuing to be a part of the alumni community!”
Martin Tušl, PhD IGC Alumni 2024
Read more IGC student testimonials here: Testimonials IGC | SSPH+
Read more IGC course testimonials here: Course Testimonials | SSPH+
