The Friedrich Miescher Institute (FMI) is commonly referred to as one of the most prestigious institutes in the field of biomedical and pharmaceutical research. In this presentation, Susan Gasser outlines the mission and the operating principles...

This memorandum of Leon Cremonini, Wim van Niekerk and Hans Vossensteyn lists the pros and cons of selection. On the basis of these arguments, it considers the conditions under which the risks of selection can be obviated or reduced as far as...

In this short paper Leon Cremonini will look into how student selection is administered in four countries. The aim of the document is to give an idea of issues surrounding the selection of students for higher education and how they may relate to...