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Education Pupils will finish year on time despite corona closure

The school year will not be extended and secondary students will receive their diplomas despite the school closures caused by the pandemic.

This content was published on April 2, 2020 4:05 PM Apr 2, 2020 - 16:05

education Why homework won’t disappear after home studying ends

When distance learning now in place as a result of the coronavirus outbreak comes to end, Swiss schools will reopen the debate on homework.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

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Covid-19 Switzerland closes its schools to slow virus spread

On March 13, the Swiss government announced the temporary closure of schools and universities nationwide to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson, Patrick Boehler

Update Swiss prioritise old and sick in battle against coronavirus

The Swiss government has shifted its focus in the fight against the coronavirus to protecting those most vulnerable.

This content was published on March 6, 2020 3:47 PM Mar 6, 2020 - 15:47

qs rankings Swiss universities shine in global survey

Swiss higher education institutions continue to excel in the latest QS university rankings by subject.

This content was published on March 4, 2020 1:01 AM Mar 4, 2020 - 01:01

Staying competitive More funds requested for education and research

The Swiss government wants to spend an extra CHF2 billion for the promotion of education and research over the next four years.

This content was published on February 26, 2020 4:39 PM Feb 26, 2020 - 16:39

becoming astronauts A space boot camp in the Alps

A group of students from different countries spent a gruelling weekend on a frozen lake, preparing for a space mission.

By Céline Stegmüller

Higher education  Government shows confidence in EPFL president 

Martin Vetterli’s term as president of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has been renewed for an additional four years.

This content was published on February 13, 2020 12:06 PM Feb 13, 2020 - 12:06

Classical dance Spotlight on ballet at the Prix de Lausanne

The Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition has started, we look at how training has changed over the years.

By Akiko Uehara

science Is depression caused by lack of energy or does it lead to it?

Researchers from Lausanne have published a paper indicating that a downturn in cellular metabolism could be a cause of depression.

This content was published on February 1, 2020 1:44 PM Feb 1, 2020 - 13:44

School and work Why Switzerland’s dual-track education system is unique

Young people used to be faced with making a definitive career choice aged 15 in Switzerland. But nowadays they can change direction later on.

By Riccardo Franciolli

Anxiety and burnout Swiss students ‘becoming more stressed out’

A national campaign to promote student mental health has been launched following concerns that the pressure on young people at university is too high.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Switzerland allocates funds to support vocational training in Eritrea

Switzerland will support various projects in Eritrea in the field of vocational education and training with CHF6 million ($6 million) over the ...

This content was published on January 23, 2020 6:25 PM Jan 23, 2020 - 18:25

Talent index Switzerland remains most attractive country for skilled workers

Switzerland continues to lead the world in talent competitiveness, having held the number one spot in an annual index since 2013.

This content was published on January 22, 2020 3:20 PM Jan 22, 2020 - 15:20

OECD study Swiss teens have wider career aspirations than other Europeans

Young people in countries with strong apprenticeship systems aspire to a wider range of careers, an OECD study has found.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Back on the piste Canton wants ‘snow days’ to push school skiing

School pupils in canton Valais could soon see skiing become part of the school curriculum, the NZZ am Sonntag reports.

This content was published on January 19, 2020 4:37 PM Jan 19, 2020 - 16:37

sport and education Swiss schools stand by their ski camps

Despite some recent pushback, Swiss schools appear set to continue the tradition of ski camps for as long as there is enough snow.

By Marc-André Miserez

Portrait A Nigerian with a dream becomes a priest in Switzerland

As a child in rural Nigeria, Gerald Chukwudi Ani struggled to realise his dream, but now he is a priest in Switzerland.

By Luigi Jorio (text) and Didier Ruef (images)

Early education How a Swiss programme is teaching online privacy to children

Swiss data protection officials say young children should be taught about data security and privacy, before they use the internet.

By Jason C.H. Liu, The Reporter

Mörgeli Affair University of Zurich challenges ruling on dismissed professor in Federal Court

The University of Zurich is appealing a court decision ruling that the dismissal of a professor over a data breach was arbitrary.

This content was published on January 6, 2020 4:29 PM Jan 6, 2020 - 16:29

Education Why are there no school uniforms in Switzerland?

A look into any Swiss school playground will tell you: there are no school uniforms. Unless of course you count jeans, hoodies and trainers. Why?

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson