Introduction to La Source Institute
La Source Institute, a private body within of La Source School of Nursing HES-SO, contributes to the development and dissemination of knowledge in nursing. Through its work, it supports educational innovation, scientific collaboration and the promotion of historical heritage. It enhances the institution’s visibility in Switzerland and internationally.
La Source Institute's remit
Organising seminars or conferences
Developing professional networking and promoting knowledge
Preserving and promoting the historical archives of La Source Foundation
Developing and sharing knowledge
La Source Institute regularly organises seminars and conferences with the aim of supporting developments in healthcare practice. These events are designed to promote the exchange of knowledge, keep participants up to date with developments and broaden their professional horizons.
These include, in particular, the CINQ À SEPT organised by the Institute, events structured in three parts (lecture, cultural interlude and networking session) which enable participants to discuss health-related topics, discover research findings or innovative approaches, and forge links between healthcare professionals, teaching staff and students.
Co-ordinating an international nursing network
The International Secretariat of Nurses of the French-speaking World (SIDIIEF)
The University Institute for Training and Research in Healthcare (IUFRS)
The Foundation for Research in Healthcare (FORESO)
Promoting educational and clinical innovation
The Institute encourages and supports initiatives aimed at developing healthcare practices and teaching methods.
It encourages initiatives that explore new learning methods, evidence-based teaching approaches, experimental projects and the implementation of innovative tools.
This mission is fully in keeping with the history of La Source, which is recognised for its pioneering and visionary role in nursing education and its continual openness to professional, technological and societal developments.
Promoting our heritage
La Source Institute contributes directly to the preservation, documentation and promotion of the rich heritage collected since 1859.
Working closely with La Source Foundation archives and the library (CEDOC), it supports the conservation and dissemination of an exceptional collection comprising:
Historical documents
Iconographic collections
Objects related to nursing
Educational and administrative archives
This mission helps to preserve the Institute's memory, document the history of nursing and to offer privileged access to a unique heritage intended for research and cultural outreach.
A network of collaborations dedicated to knowledge
La Source Institute is part of an active network of academic and professional collaborations in Switzerland and internationally. It contributes to collaborative projects, the exchange of expertise and key events in the field of healthcare.
It plays a key role in the production and dissemination of knowledge in nursing science by: supporting specialist publications, promoting academic work and showcasing applied research projects led by La Source.
This mission is central to the Institute's remit: it broadens access to knowledge, supports the continuous professional development of nursing professionals and contributes directly to the provision of reliable and rigorous information for both the professional and academic communities.
