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Opinions VPET system Swissnex …

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

Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

Opinions ERI policy …

Start of 2025–2028 ERI funding period

A new funding period for education, research and innovation began on 1 January 2025. Parliament has approved a maximum funding threshold of CHF 29.2 billion for ERI policy over the next four years. The extent to which these funds will actually be made available will depend largely on the government's austerity programme.

17/02/2025 Martina Hirayama

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VPET system ERI policy …

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

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

VPET system Research infrastructures ERI policy …

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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VPET system Innovation promotion Digitalisation …

Digitalisation in education, research and innovation

Swiss education, research and innovation policy is faced with formidable challenges affecting all areas. One of these is digitalisation. Here is a brief overview of the relevant activities of ERI stakeholders.

06/06/2024 Larissa Erdmann

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VPET system Innovation promotion ERI policy …

Equal opportunities in education, research and innovation in Switzerland

Swiss education, research and innovation policy is faced with challenges affecting all areas. One of these is equal opportunities. Here is a brief overview of the relevant activities of ERI stakeholders.

24/05/2024 Larissa Erdmann

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Opinions Innovation promotion ERI policy …

Effective innovation policy – past, present and future

Innovation policies around the world are changing in response to global challenges such as climate change and digitalisation. The federal government analyses these developments and, if necessary, adjusts its approach to promoting innovation at national level.

14/05/2024 Laetitia Philippe

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Opinions Professional education ERI policy …

Recognising the value of the professional education sector

Professional education is a winning concept: it enables adults holding vocational qualifications to pursue more advanced training at tertiary level, thus ensuring that the labour market has an adequate supply of highly skilled workers. It is in Switzerland’s best interest to preserve the professional education sector as one of our competitive strengths.

16/04/2024 Rémy Hübschi