Research infrastructures … Health data should be used optimally The healthcare sector generates large amounts of data that can prove invaluable to researchers seeking new treatments and medicines. In consultation with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), SERI has tasked three experts to develop a strategic action plan for health data to be structured in a way that would facilitate research in the short and long term. 20/03/2025 Luca Tratschin
Working at SERI Working at SERI: Franziska Küpfer Gain insight into the work of SERI: Franziska Küpfer is a vocational trainer and HR specialist in the Human Resources department. 19/03/2025 Simone Keller
Opinions VPET system Swissnex … Implementing science diplomacy The federal government is taking various measures to boost Switzerland's international ties in education, research and innovation. The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of past achievements and assess future plans. 04/03/2025 Jacques Ducrest
Working at SERI Working at SERI: Florian Berset Gain insight into the work of SERI: Florian Berset is a Project Manager in the Vocational Education and Training Unit. 20/02/2025 Larissa Erdmann
Opinions ERI policy … Start of 2025–2028 ERI funding period A new funding period for education, research and innovation began on 1 January 2025. Parliament has approved a maximum funding threshold of CHF 29.2 billion for ERI policy over the next four years. The extent to which these funds will actually be made available will depend largely on the government's austerity programme. 17/02/2025 Martina Hirayama
Research organisations European cooperation … EMBO Fellowships: career booster for young researchers The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) offers postdoctoral fellowships and other support instruments to young researchers. Many recipients of an EMBO Fellowship conduct their postdoctoral research at a Swiss institution. One such recipient is neurobiologist Gloria Colombo. 13/02/2025 Doris Wohlfender
Research organisations International cooperation … Mark Thomson to become next Director-General of CERN in 2026 Mark Thomson, an experienced physicist and research director, will take over as Director-General of CERN in 2026. He has a vision of scientific excellence and sustainable development. He intends to build on the achievements of Fabiola Gianotti and create fresh impetus for European cutting-edge research. 03/02/2025 Francesca Stocker
Innovation promotion Higher education Swissnex … First Swiss-Japan Energy Days: Looking Ahead to Expo 2025 The inaugural Swiss-Japan Energy Days in Zürich and Osaka served to address the global energy and climate crisis. Held on 10 to 11 September 2024, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between Switzerland and Japan. 27/01/2025 Alice Rouaud (Swissnex)
