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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
Adrien Zaradez, alumnus of the 2022 Economics Olympiad and the International Swiss Talent Forum on “Circular Economy” (2023) and “The Future of Work” (2025), Photo: SYS
Scholarships Science and society …

“Sometimes a spontaneous yes opens doors that you hadn't even thought of”

The Science Olympiad nurtures young talent. For many participants, it marks the first step towards a host of opportunities to meet and work with peers from around the world who share their passion for science and future challenges, and who also want to play an active part in addressing them.
Claudia Lippuner, …
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Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Jim Walker

Behind the scenes look at SERI activities: Jim Walker works as a specialist at the Declaration Centre at the Recognition of Professional Qualifications Unit.
Mia Mader
Portrait of a man in a suit.
National Centres of Competence in Research ERI policy …

“NCCRs are a key instrument for strengthening cutting-edge research in Switzerland”

From spring 2026, the Swiss Confederation will support six new National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs). The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is responsible for announcing and evaluating these programmes. In this interview, Torsten Schwede, President of the SNSF Research Council, explains how the selection process works and the significance of the new NCCRs for Switzerland as a location for research.
Mia Mader
Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation
Opinions Space sector European cooperation …

The proposed new Act on Space Operations creates legal certainty in an important growth sector

With a new federal law on space operations, the Federal Council aims to contribute to the competitiveness of the Swiss actors in space and to strengthen the country's attractiveness as a space nation.
Martina Hirayama
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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
The image of a particle collision.
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