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de médecine

Several thefts have been reported in the library. Please keep an eye on your personal belongings and ensure they are kept under your supervision.

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?

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…

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…

The Library is adjusting its opening hours during the summer. From Monday 29th June to Sunday 13th September 2026 included: Monday - Friday: 8am to 8pm / Saturday - Sunday: 9am to 7pm.

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.

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…

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.

Find out about the opening hours extensions during the exam period.

Une rapide formation pour découvrir les nouvelles fonctionnalités de l'archive ouverte de l'Unil, ainsi que le mandat de la BiUM (Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine) pour la saisie de références.