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ZOOM SUR Sébastien Urben and his book “Maîtrise de soi : les clés pour un bien-être durable”
11.09.2026
ZOOM SUR series spotlights healthcare professionals at CHUV and Unisanté who write and share their insights. This edition features Sébastien Urben, author of the book Self-Control: The Keys to Lasting Well-Being. A psychologist, Sébastien Urben heads the SUPEA Clinical Research…
BiUM talks about the major medical textbooks
11.09.2026
To mark the start of the academic year, the BiUM’s Focus Collections series explores major medical textbooks through the perspective of David Gachoud, an associate physician, lecturer and research fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine at the CHUV and in the…
Back to School 2026 : Welcome to the Library
10.09.2026
From September 14, regular opening hours resume: MON to FRI 8am – 10pm / SAT and SUN 9am – 9pm Wether remotely or on site, the team at the University Medical Library (BiUM-CHUV) welcomes you and offers a range of…
Warning: thefts
05.08.2026
Several thefts have been reported in the library. Please keep an eye on your personal belongings and ensure they are kept under your supervision.
Imminent end of the 2026 Wiley Gold quota
09.07.2026
In September, we will reach the limit on the number of articles included free of charge in Wiley’s Gold journals under our Read and Publish agreement. What can you do now to avoid being left with a bill to pay?
BiUM talks about Graphic Medicine
03.07.2026
As part of its new Focus Collections series, the BiUM is spotlighting Graphic Medicine with an interview featuring Sarah Najjar, author of graphic novels. Her interview, along with a selection of comics by Swiss authors, is currently on display in…
ZOOM SUR Clémence Marque and her book “Faire sans : les pénuries de médicaments qui menacent notre santé”
01.07.2026
New at BiUM ! ZOOM SUR is the new series highlighting CHUV and Unisanté healthcare professionals who write and share their insights. We begin with Clémence Marque and her book Faire sans: Les pénuries de médicaments qui menacent notre santé (Making…
New Agreement with Springer Nature
16.06.2026
Swissuniversities has signed a new agreement with Springer Nature. Find out what they have to offer in terms of scientific publications and access to journals.
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Cochrane Library – Renewed access until end of 2028
08.05.2026
Free access to the Cochrane Library in Switzerland has been secured for the next three years. This outcome is the result of negotiations led by the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) Biomedical Libraries Commission (including BiUM), in collaboration with…
Artificial Intelligence and literature review
07.05.2026
This course explores the benefits and challenges of using AI tools to find reliable scientific information. It equips participants with the skills to critically evaluate the use of these tools.
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