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The ERI sector makes a significant contribution to Switzerland's prosperity and Europe's competitiveness

What are the three biggest challenges facing the Swiss ERI landscape over the next 10 years? I recently addressed this question on the Swiss Science Council's blog to mark its 60th anniversary. Here are some of my thoughts.

04/11/2025 Martina Hirayama

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Fresh impetus for research cooperation with South Africa

In September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innova-tion (SERI), visited South Africa with a scientific delegation. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen existing ties in education, research and innovation and to open up new avenues for cooperation.

16/10/2025 Mia Mader

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Developing a data usage policy for Swiss education

Every day, vast quantities of data are produced in our schools, universities and training centres. They reflect the diversity and richness of our education system, but also its complexity. The question is no longer whether we should use this data, but how to use it in a way that is secure, transparent and beneficial to everyone.

22/09/2025 Johannes Mure

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Berufsmaturität 2030: Neue Grundlagen für die Zukunft

Mit dem erfolgreichen Abschluss des Projekts «Berufsmaturität (BM) 2030» erhält die BM ab 1. März 2026 ein zukunftsorientiertes Fundament: Sie wird digitaler, flexibler und besser auf die Anforderungen von Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Hochschulen abgestimmt. Und sie bleibt ein attraktives Bildungsangebot für leistungsstarke Jugendliche.

18/09/2025 Flavia Bortolotto

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