Research Infrastructures a key pillar of R&I
Tenerife Declaration to foster global dimension and sustainability of Research Infrastructures signed, calling to enhance international cooperation based on European key principles and values.
How a European competence framework ended up in Switzerland
The digital transformation places new demands on our teachers. Switzerland aims to provide them with the necessary competences, some inspiration comes from the EU.
Patent filings for 3D printing have increased
The surge in patent filings for additive manufacturing is an early indication of its future importance – Switzerland contributes a remarkable share.
Skills shortages in SMEs are hampering growth
While SMEs in Europe struggle to find and retain skilled workers, only a minority is planning to invest in skills development.
Join us at our Swiss Science Briefing on 26 October 2023
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, the Swiss National Science Foundation and SwissCore organise a Swiss Science Briefing on ‘Academic Freedom: an essential value for progress and prosperity’.
European academic calendars remain diverse
While the case for a further harmonisation of academic calendars in Europe is clear, there is very limited change made.
Implementation of two major EU digital Acts
The latest legislative efforts as part of the Commission’s European Digital Strategy regulate the influence of algorithms on citizens and ensure transparency.
European learning mobility target revisited?
A thought-provoking paper poses important questions on the 20% learning mobility target in Europe, and potential changes to that benchmark.
New EU Commissioner: Signs point to continuity
Ahead of her hearing at the EU Parliament, Commissioner-designate Iliana Ivanova laid out her views on the future of the EU’s knowledge policies and programmes.
Join us at our Swiss Innovation Briefing on 10 October 2023
Together with the Mission of Switzerland to the EU and the Delegation of the Basque Country to the EU, we organise an event on ‘Creative Economies: Creation of innovation and values for a strong Europe’.