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Opinions Erasmus+ Research infrastructures EU framework programmes for research and innovation Horizon Europe Horizon 2020 European Research Area Research organisations Research and innovation policy International cooperation European cooperation

(Inter-)national cooperation in programmes and organisations: working together brings added value

Some things are more easily achieved as a team – whether it is building a house, playing football or delving into the quantum structure of space-time. This principle also applies at international level in the area of education, research and innovation (ERI).

08/10/2024 Michael Gerber

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Talent promotion Promotion of young researchers Science and society

Competition helps to nurture and recognise talent

The Science Olympiad has supported bright and talented students with competitions in ten subjects, from mathematics to philosophy, for 20 years now – a good opportunity to find out more about the Science Olympiad from its Co-CEOs, Cyrille Boinay and Mirjam Sager.

16/09/2024 Simone Keller

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Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

Opinions Swiss education landscape General baccalaureate National cooperation

Federalist cooperation enables further consolidation of general baccalaureate

The requirement to maintain a high-quality and permeable education system is anchored in the Swiss Federal Constitution. In order for us to continue to fulfil this mandate in the future, there needs to be consistent nurturing of existing dialogue and cooperation among all education system stakeholders.

08/08/2024 Martina Hirayama

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