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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

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Basic skills of adults in Switzerland rated above average

Adults in Switzerland have above-average literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills compared to other countries. This was one of the findings from the OECD's Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), which were presented on 10 December 2024. Sabine Scheiben, head of the SERI's Continuing Education Unit, explains the federal government's efforts to encourage the adult acquisition of basic skills.

21/01/2025 Annina Eymann

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Three young people are standing on a podium, holding the flags of their countries behind them: an Austrian in third place, a Frenchman in second place and a Swiss in first place.

VPET system Shortage of skilled labour …

WorldSkills Lyon: Switzerland’s elite team takes home 15 medals

In early September 2024, the world's top skills champions gathered at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon. The Swiss flag was carried by 45 young professionals. SERI Deputy Director Rémy Hübschi explains why the federal government co-sponsors Switzerland's participation in skills competitions.

26/09/2024 Talia Bongni

State Secretary Hirayama (second to right) and other SERI delegates in front of a Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Pool.

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National and international cooperation in education, research and innovation

Swiss education, research and innovation policy addresses cross-cutting themes. Doing so creates major opportunities across all areas. At the same time, cooperation at national and international level is a challenge. Here is a brief overview of the relevant activities.

21/06/2024 Larissa Erdmann

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A versatile instrument for the creation, review and revision of training programmes

Under the Vocational and Professional Education and Training Act, up to 10% of federal funding allocated to the Swiss VPET system is used for the creation, review and revision of training programmes and to support special activities that serve the public interest. With sustainable development becoming a new funding priority in October 2023, the Confederation intends to allocate greater resources for project funding.

30/11/2023 Philipp Theiler

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