WSL publications ¶
An important core parameter in research is the number of publications. The WSL distinguishes between three main categories of publications: i) reviewed publications indexed in WoS CC (Web of Science Core CollectionTM), ii) reviewed publications not indexed in WoS CC and iii) implementation publications without peer review (outreach publications). The publications indexed in WoS CC are those that have gone through a peer-review process, have been published in international scientific journals and have been indexed in Clarivate's "Web of Science Core CollectionTM" (WoS CC).
In 2024, WSL researchers published 725 reviewed articles indexed in WoS CC. The number of reviewed publications that were not indexed in WoS CC was 57. 364 implementation publications were also published, which serve to transfer knowledge into practice and generally serve a non-academic audience.
The numerous WoS CC-indexed publications, many of which were published in the leading journals in their respective domains, as well as the increasing number of citations, the consistently high output of outreach publications, and the strong presence of WSL researchers in the media are all clear indications that our work is relevant and valued by academics and society alike.
Teaching and student supervision ¶
WSL lectures and courses complement university teaching, covering topics in which WSL has special expertise. In 2024, around 173 WSL staff gave a total of 4035 hours of lectures at the two Swiss federal universities, at cantonal universities, at Swiss universities of applied sciences and at tertiary-level institutions abroad.
In addition to giving university lectures, WSL organised or co-organised several practical continuing training courses for summer and winter schools and a number of events. WSL also supervises theses for bachelor's and master's' degrees and doctoral students. In 2024, WSL researchers supervised 195 doctoral students and 175 theses for bachelor's or master's degrees.
