ETH Domain Higher education «I admire this shared drive to be part of something larger.» Anna Fontcuberta I Morral became president of EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) at the beginning of 2025. Here she talks to us about her new role, EPFL’s strengths and priorities, and her passion for physics. 14/08/2025 Simone Keller Read article
Research and innovation policy International cooperation Empowering research and innovation that connects Switzerland and South Asia Since 2017, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has been intensifying research and innovation cooperation with partners in South Asia on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. In this interview, Amanda Strub sheds light on the priorities and projects of this organisation. 07/08/2025 Mira Stocker Read article
European Research Area International cooperation European cooperation Digitalisation Artificial intelligence Digital Europe Programme now open to Switzerland The Digital Europe Programme (DEP) is now open to Swiss stakeholders for the first time. This gives them the opportunity to play an active part in shaping Europe's digital future. 05/06/2025 Brita Bamert Read article
VPET system International cooperation Deepening scientific dialogue with the Gulf States In May 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama led a scientific delegation to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trip had two main objectives: to nurture existing contacts in education, research and innovation and explore new avenues for cooperation. 04/06/2025 Mia Mader Read article
Opinions Space sector European cooperation … Celebrating ESA’s 50th anniversary 26/05/2025 Renato Krpoun
Research organisations … ESDI: technology-intensive research for the space sector and beyond 22/05/2025 Martina Schwab
Space sector International cooperation … Watches, velcro and cameras: Swiss contributions to space exploration 18/07/2024 Kamlesh Brocard, …
VPET system International cooperation Deepening scientific dialogue with the Gulf States 04/06/2025 Mia Mader