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Education  Swiss teachers stretched thin with unpaid overtime work

Swiss teachers are still working too much unpaid overtime, particularly in German-speaking Switzerland, according to a new survey by two major ...

This content was published on May 8, 2019 3:27 PM May 8, 2019 - 15:27

Gender Statistics   Swiss women dominate higher education diplomas

Women in Switzerland have made significant progress in the last 20 years, particularly in the field of higher education. 

This content was published on May 7, 2019 3:17 PM May 7, 2019 - 15:17

Foreign minister abroad Oldest Swiss school in South America gets ministerial visit

Foreign Affairs Minister Ignazio Cassis has hailed education ties as he visited the country’s Swiss school abroad, the Colegio Suizo, in Chile.

This content was published on April 25, 2019 9:38 AM Apr 25, 2019 - 09:38

University life Swiss students at Oxford face bigger fees

Swiss students at Oxford are unhappy about a big increase in their tuition fees, even if they are largely unconcerned about Brexit.

By Leo Eigner Shearmur in Oxford

Higher education City residents more likely to have degrees

In Switzerland’s larger cities, two out of five people have a higher education degree, that's much higher than the Swiss average.

This content was published on April 16, 2019 1:04 PM Apr 16, 2019 - 13:04

Swiss education Are 14-year-olds ready to make a career choice?

Students make big decisions about their professional futures at a young age in Switzerland. Too early, or just right?

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Which career? Choosing a profession when you're only 14

Swiss teenagers describe how they made their career choices at the tender age of 14. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch) 

By Julie Hunt

Cern Major science education project unveiled in Geneva

The Science Gateway project has been launched at the Geneva-based European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

This content was published on April 8, 2019 12:03 PM Apr 8, 2019 - 12:03

Indian student blog A guide to ‘Indian’ restaurants in Switzerland

Be aware that there are many kinds that cater to different tastes.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Transparency University of Zurich declares third-party donations

The university has announced the publication of a transparency list online of its external funding.

This content was published on April 4, 2019 12:14 PM Apr 4, 2019 - 12:14

Horizon 2020 Swiss research institutes receive EU funding boost

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 222 coveted grants to researchers including 18 at Swiss institutes under the Horizon 2020 programme.

This content was published on April 3, 2019 7:39 PM Apr 3, 2019 - 19:39

Indian student blog Do not lose your Swiss residence permit

Indian student Arasan lost his Swiss permit while on holiday. Getting a new one proved tougher than he anticipated.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blog

Political education Teaching students how to live democratically

A new curriculum could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.

By Renat Kuenzi, Aarau

Indian student blog My favourite places to unwind in Zurich

Some people unwind with music, parties, social gatherings, meditation, or travel. My way of relaxing is connecting with my surroundings and nature.

By Shubhangi Makkar, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Addiction survey Lure of e-cigarettes for schoolchildren raises alarm

Half of Swiss boys and a third of girls aged 15 have tried e-cigarettes at least once, suggests a survey of addiction among schoolchildren. The ...

This content was published on March 28, 2019 3:30 PM Mar 28, 2019 - 15:30

Indian student blog Travel tips for the thrifty student

Indian student Arasan has done his homework to make the most of the summer holidays.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Swiss support in Serbia Apprenticeships provide opportunities for young Serbs

Forty percent of young people in Serbia are unemployed. Now the country has introduced apprenticeships, with Swiss assistance.

Participation issues Switzerland is three-quarters of a democracy

Just three out of four people in Switzerland have a Swiss passport, meaning that a quarter of taxpaying residents have no political voice.

By Sandro Lüscher

Leaders in the field Top Swiss institutes launch joint cyber-security programme

Switzerland’s federal technology institutes are to launch a new Masters in cyber-security this autumn.

This content was published on March 20, 2019 6:00 PM Mar 20, 2019 - 18:00