Transforming biomass into sustainable building blocks
EPFL spin-off Bloom Biorenewables transforms agricultural waste into sustainable chemicals, offering cost-effective alternatives to fossil-based products.
Innovation in VET – the innoVET truffle sprouts
The first Swiss CoVE innoVET boosts innovation in VET by fostering international collaboration, developing practical tools and building networks across Europe.
Driving transitions: the strategic role of VET
Two recent reports highlight VET’s potential to lead the twin transitions while keeping a human-centric approach and strengthening links with the labour market.
An Audit of the European Education Toolbox
The European Education Area review urges action on teacher shortages, adult learning, and cross-sectoral alignment to enhance EU education policy impact.
Goodbye to our Advisor for Research, Fabienne
After six months as Advisor for Research, Fabienne Forster bids farewell to the SwissCore team and hands the role back to Sarah Bühler.
Horizon Europe will be continued post-2028
A new report shows Horizon Europe success rates varying between 8% and 80% depending on the instrument. And Switzerland moves closer to EU programme association.
Future R&I Programmes: from civil to dual use
EU reports on dual use give strategic direction for future research policy landscape, advocating for stronger synergies between defence and civilian research.
Delivering new skills, one credit at a time
A recent JRC study highlights the role of micro-credentials in up- and reskilling for the twin transitions, outlining challenges for their implementation.
Challenges of co-funding schemes in MSCA
A recent report on the MSCA COFUND highlights the challenge of unequal participation across countries in co-financed funding instruments.
Youth at the EU table: going beyond consultation
Young people are shaping the EU’s priorities through high-level dialogue with Commissioners, offering ideas on climate, security and digital transformation.