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Between Activism and Analysis: Perspectives on Science, Sustainability, and Academia

Between Activism and Analysis: Perspectives on Science, Sustainability, and Academia

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 In a world of deepening climate crises and accelerating social change, can science remain neutral? Or must it evolve into something more engaged, more transformative? This podcast explores how early-career researchers in Switzerland are navigating the landscape of sustainability science—between the demands of academic tradition and the urgency of societal transformation. Based on in-depth conversations with PhDs and postdocs from across disciplines, host Sarah Keller delves into the lived tensions between publishing and purpose, analysis and activism, ambition and care. Through three central themes, the podcast paints a nuanced portrait of a new generation of sustainability-oriented scientists and the questions they are faced with: 1. Rethinking the Purpose of Science “Science tends to overwhelmingly focus on causality... but it stifles creativity.” – Nathan How do young scientists (re)define rigor and relevance in times of crisis? 2. Sustaining Academia “The only reason anything meaningful comes out is thanks to the intrinsic motivation of the people within it.” – Stephen Despite the passion of early-career researchers, can academia sustain itself without evolving the structures that continue to devalue teaching, collaboration, and care? 3. Practicing Collaboration “We need meaningful cooperation—not just surface-level exchange.” – Marianna How do researchers navigate the promise and friction of inter- and transdisciplinary work? At its core, this podcast is not just about science—it’s about the people shaping it, the structures they must navigate, and the small but powerful shifts already underway. It invites listeners to rethink how knowledge is produced, valued, and shared—and to see sustainability science as a space of both critique and care. The podcast closes by reflecting on an often-overlooked dimension of academic life: the invisible labor known as academic citizenship. This includes mentoring, organizing, and contributing to institutional culture—quiet forms of work that are rarely rewarded, yet essential to sustaining research communities. They hold space for dialogue, build trust, and shape the environments in which science unfolds.
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