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Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Zoé Kopitopoulos

Behind the scenes look at SERI activities: Zoé Kopitopoulos works as a university intern at the International Programmes and Organisations Division.
Mia Mader
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Research infrastructures International cooperation …

How Switzerland is preparing for the future of particle physics

The European Strategy for Particle Physics is intended to shape the future of particle physics. Under this strategy, the favoured option for the next major project at CERN is the Future Circular Collider. Switzerland seeks to consolidate its expertise in particle physics through targeted support instruments for technology, research and early-career researchers.
Francesca Stocker
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Opinions Research and innovation policy …

Federal policy research: Improving a well-functioning system

Federal policy research has proven its worth: it provides insights that the Federal Administration needs to perform its daily tasks. With enhanced coordination and clearer governance, its interplay with other federally funded research and innovation activities will now be further improved.
Laetitia Philippe
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Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Joel Reeves

Gain insight into the work of SERI: Joel Reeves is a project manager in the Continuing Education Unit.
Mia Mader
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Space sector European cooperation …

ESA pursues ambitious goals under the motto ‘Elevate the Future of Europe’

At the ESA Council Meeting at Ministerial Level held in late November 2025, a strong signal was sent for the future of the European space sector. With a new strategy and a record budget in excess of EUR 22 billion, member states seek to expand ESA’s space infrastructure and make it more resilient. Autonomy, security and competitiveness are at the centre of the plans.
Teresa Rudolph
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Opinions VPET system …

Developing the VPET system together

The VPET system has never been a guaranteed success. It works because all partners within the system take their responsibilities seriously, support a finely tuned engine and remain committed to it. Signals from business, society, research and politics have raised the question of whether the VPET system will continue to draw young people, adults and companies in the long term. It will – provided that ongoing modernisation remains a priority.
Rémy Hübschi
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Higher education Innovation promotion Artificial intelligence …

Swiss Quantum Shows Its Strengths to the World

UNESCO has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum to mark 100 years of quantum mechanics, and to foreground new quantum technologies moving from the lab into society. The Swiss quantum community, including Swissnex, organised a Swiss Quantum Week in Geneva in October 2025 to mark the occasion. A series of events highlighted the best of Swiss quantum education, research, innovation, and science diplomacy.
Kaila Yallum
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Horizon Europe Digitalisation …

The SwissChips initiative strengthens semiconductor and microelectronics research in Switzerland

With the global economy becoming increasingly digitalised, semiconductors have become a strategic sector. In Switzerland, research and innovation in this field is being supported by the SwissChips initiative, which will run from 2024 to 2027.
Giuditta Rusconi