Major insights on VET implementation in Europe
A new report finds European nations increasingly embrace work-based learning in VET reforms.
Welcome Tim Uebelen, our new European Advisor for Research
It is a pleasure to announce that Tim Uebelen will join SwissCore on 17 August. He will cover the European research policies and programmes.
Goodbye to our Trainees, Haren and Kevin
After six months at SwissCore, we bid farewell to our Trainee for Research, Haren Cha, and for Education, Kevin Guerreiro Paulino.
Budget meets EU industrial acceleration
EU budget debates, the Industrial Accelerator Act and new international partnerships show how competitiveness is shaping research and education policy.
Pick’n’Mix: Uneven VET reforms in Europe
Although the EU faces skills shortages, a new report shows the limited progress achieved in reforming national VET systems and making VET more attractive.
Kind of a World Cup: EU Innovation Scoreboard
Switzerland tops the Innovation Scoreboard 2026 for the ninth year, proving its long-standing innovation culture and strength beyond the football pitch.
SwissCore placement: One month, many insights
In June, Simon Zemp, scientific and policy officer at swissuniversities, joined SwissCore to follow EU policy on open science and research security.
Innovation funding: “less bureaucracy, more trust”
This year’s SwissCore annual event explored the importance of international cooperation with the EU and trusted, like-minded partners to foster innovation.
New priorities for the European Education Area
The Council updates its education strategy, reinforcing core goals while adding new priorities like digital skills, citizenship and VET.
EU Member States talk Switzerland relationship
“The current geopolitical context […] reinforces the need for strengthened cooperation with like-minded partners such as Switzerland.”