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Research infrastructures Sustainable development …

Switzerland is back playing a full role in European fusion energy research

Switzerland resumed its participation in the ITER fusion reactor, currently under construction in Cadarache (France), having regained full membership of Fusion for Energy with effect from 1 January 2026. This allows Switzerland both to further develop its capacities and better integrate the fusion ecosystem, and Europe to benefit from Swiss expertise and facilities.
Laurent Salzarulo
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Scholarships International cooperation …

Why intergenerational mentoring is so important

The Swiss Study Foundation offers a diverse support programme for talented, committed and high-achieving students. It helps young people to play a responsible role in society. In many cases, the people who previously benefited from talent support later go on to become mentors.
Claudia Lippuner, …
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Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Corine Meyer

Gain insight into the work being done at SERI: Corine Meyer works as an assistant for the National Research and Innovation Division.
Mia Mader
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Space sector …

ESA Council at delegate level meets in Interlaken

On 18 and 19 March, the 345th Council meeting at delegate level of the European Space Agency (ESA) took place in Interlaken. Renato Krpoun, head of the Swiss Space Office at the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), currently holds the chair of the ESA Council at delegate level. With the end of his three-year presidency approaching, the Council met in Switzerland.
Mia Mader
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Swissnex …

Mapping Switzerland’s global science and innovation footprint

Science Counselors across the Swissnex Network connect global ecosystems and strengthen Switzerland’s international collaboration in research and innovation.
Hong Won Baik
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Scholarships Science and society …

What do turbines have to do with ‘Learning for the Future’?

The Swiss Youth in Science Foundation supports not only talented individuals from the academic world, but also those from vocational education and training. Every year, the Swiss Youth in Science Foundation recognises outstanding projects in its national competition and connects talented individuals at an international level. One such person is Noel Rhyner, who – after having completed his vocational education and training – is now studying at ETH Zurich.
Claudia Lippuner, …
Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation
Opinions Professional education ERI policy …

Why the education report affects us all

Geopolitical turmoil and technological upheavals create major challenges for Switzerland. Education is essential to securing economic stability, social cohesion and individual opportunities in the long term. The Swiss Education Report 2026 highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the education system.
Martina Hirayama
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Research infrastructures National cooperation …

Science in dialogue - Impressions from the Swiss Research and Innovation Summit 2026

How can scientific expertise best support politics and society? This question was at the heart of the Swiss Research and Innovation Summit 2026, held on 17 March in Bern. Around 350 representatives from the scientific community, politics, public administration, business and civil society discussed collaboration, knowledge transfer and the dialogue between research and society as a whole.
Mia Mader