After five months SwissCore bids farewell to Mónica, our Trainee for Research.
Mónica started her traineeship on September 2nd, 2024. During her time at SwissCore, she contributed to the team’s efforts in exploring the European research landscape. Mónica wrote articles for the Synopsis, attended meetings and events focused on research topics, and wrote a success story on EU-Swiss collaboration in Artcast-4D, a project that blends art and immersive technologies. For her traineeship project, she analysed the extent to which sustainability remains a key focus in EU research policy, given the increasing emphasis on competitiveness. She presented her findings to the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, as well as the Swiss National Science foundation, and produced a written report for them.
“I could not have asked for a better first full-time work experience than what I have had at SwissCore. The traineeship was a great introduction to the EU and Swiss R&I landscape. I cannot thank the team enough for being so welcoming and for the trust they placed in me throughout these five months. A special thanks to Laurin and Sarah for their valuable guidance during my time in this position and my project. My time in Brussels will always be one I cherish for the personal and professional growth it has provided.”
Mónica will begin an internship at AsyLex in Zurich in February. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.