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Sensitive research A special relationship: The US military and Swiss universities

From aerial surveillance cameras to autonomous reconnaissance drones: Swiss universities are participating in projects funded by the US military.

By Anand Chandrasekhar

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Indian student blog Watch out for fraudsters in Switzerland!

Gaurav did not think that students could be scammed in Switzerland. A few incidents involving acquaintances have made him wary.

By Gaurav Singh, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Education debate How much tech should be in Swiss classrooms?

Where pupils once sat at their desks with the teacher at the blackboard, they might now be putting together a video essay or learning to code a robot.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Indian student blog An international festival of lights

Devendra was surprised and touched by the number of international participants at the Indian festival of Diwali in Zurich.

By Devendra Shintre, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Career choice How young Swiss choose their profession

The biggest Swiss jobs fair for young people is underway in Geneva.

By Martial Trezzini/Keystone (photos) Ester Unterfinger (picture editor and text)

Indian student blog International students should not expect to find work in Switzerland

After multiple rejections, Gaurav has reconciled himself to the fact that, barring a miracle, he will not find a job in Switzerland.

By Gaurav Singh, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Swiss study Country kids outperform city kids on motor skills

The more children move, the better they are at balancing, rolling and catching a ball, says a pioneering Swiss study.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Education exchange What’s the secret to Finnish school success?

A Finnish education official explains why the country’s schools are so good - and what could be learned from the Swiss.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson in Bern

Indian students in Switzerland My attempts at securing part-time jobs and internships

Finding a good job in India was a breeze for Devendra but in Switzerland even part-time jobs and internships proved elusive.

By Devendra Shintre, swissinfo.ch student blogger

The week ahead Finnish education, Bosnian business and Swiss publishing

Here are some of the stories we'll be following the week of November 19.

Indian student blog Indians can be warm and generous abroad too

An invitation to celebrate the festival of Diwali softens Gaurav’s attitude to fellow Indians in Switzerland.

By Gaurav Singh, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Keep on learning The 50-year-old intern

Years of experience but no diploma to show for it: older workers who lose their jobs could take a radical approach to get back into work.

University comparison series How easy is it for international students to land a Swiss job?

Like in the US or UK, Swiss immigration regulations restrict non-European graduates from embarking on a professional career in the country.

By Tony Ganzer, Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi and Leo Shearmur

Basics How to find student accommodation in Switzerland

Finding an affordable place to stay in Switzerland can feel like a unicorn hunt. 

Basics Earning a living: Working in Switzerland

Professionals from Europe and beyond are equally attracted to Switzerland by the comparatively high income levels.

Basics What clothes to pack for your Swiss stay

The weather is not only a meteorological phenomenon but also a frequent topic of conversation in Switzerland. 

Basics From ETH to the University of Geneva: understanding Switzerland's university system

The tertiary education system in Switzerland is not as straightforward as it is in other countries.

Basics How to meet Swiss people and make friends

Switzerland is not lacking in options for socialising and turning your leisure time into quality time. 

Indian student blog The perks of volunteering in pricey Switzerland

Hanging out with DJs, rubbing shoulders with VIPs and cruising on a party ship. Volunteering gives Gaurav a chance to let his hair down in style. ...

Well-being One-fifth of students report chronic health issues

Students report more health problems than the rest of the population, a Swiss study has found.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson