Erasmus+ International cooperation in education Higher education ETH Domain Mobility International cooperation France is the most popular destination country for HES-SO students Spending time abroad during their studies allows young people to develop their intercultural, linguistic and technical skills. The International Relations Office at HES-SO advises students on opportunities to work and study outside of Switzerland. In this interview, Lucile Candaux tells us more about her work. 19/05/2025 François Donnet Read article
Opinions EU framework programmes for research and innovation Horizon Europe European Research Area Erasmus+ International cooperation European cooperation Mobility Switzerland’s association to EU programmes for education, research and innovation: a major step forward Switzerland is known for its fundamental research, innovativeness and commitment to international cooperation. However, with EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, the EU's largest research and innovation programme, Switzerland has reached a turning point. The Federal Council has now approved the previously initialled EU Programmes Agreement (EUPA), which is good news for Switzerland’s education, research and innovation sector as well as for the EU! 10/04/2025 Martina Hirayama Read article
Research facilities Higher education International cooperation … Insight into research and innovation in Kenia and Tanzania In November 2024, State Secretary Martina Hirayama led a scientific delegation to Kenya and Tanzania. The trip provided an opportunity to reinforce research and innovation cooperation with these two countries. 06/12/2024 Dércio Afonso da Silva, …
Scholarships … Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, more than just a career springboard... At the end of 2023, the Federal Council fully renewed the composition of the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). We took the opportunity to interview Prof. Dr Stefano Bernasconi (ETH), the newly appointed FCS President, and the two former Co-Presidents Prof. Dr David Giauque (UniL) and Prof. Dr Michael Gibbert (USI). The three were asked to comment on the importance of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships. 18/04/2024 Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy
Higher education International cooperation … Scholarships as a career booster What do foreign students do after they have completed their federal scholarship in Switzerland? Where do they work? Do they still maintain contacts with Switzerland? 26/02/2024 Walter Grossenbacher-Mansuy, …
International cooperation in education Mobility … Priorities for international cooperation in education Swiss international competitiveness and innovation depend on excellent education and research. This includes international cooperation and mobility involving the world's best students and researchers. 20/10/2022 Claudia Lippuner
VPET system ERI policy … Basic skills of adults in Switzerland rated above average 21/01/2025 Annina Eymann
ETH Domain International cooperation … Researchers from Switzerland explore Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Governance in China 16/01/2025 Camille Burki
Opinions Professional education ERI policy … Recognising the value of the professional education sector 16/04/2024 Rémy Hübschi
Opinions Space sector European cooperation … Celebrating ESA’s 50th anniversary 26/05/2025 Renato Krpoun
European Research Area International cooperation … Digital Europe Programme now open to Switzerland 05/06/2025 Brita Bamert
VPET system International cooperation Deepening scientific dialogue with the Gulf States 04/06/2025 Mia Mader