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April 12, 2025 Japan

Swiss Alumni Sakura 2025

What a turnout—and what a sight to behold! As the cherry blossoms reached full bloom in Osaka, Swissnex in Japan had the pleasure of hosting the annual Swiss Alumni Sakura event. The 2025 edition took…
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April 10, 2025 Boston and New York

ZHAW Strengthens US Ties Through Staff Visits

In 2025, seven faculty and staff members from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) will visit Boston and New York to pursue research and foster academic partnerships with American peers.
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April 8, 2025 Global

Showcasing Swiss Quantum in Australia

A delegation of officials, researchers, and industry experts showcased Swiss quantum excellence during a recent visit to Australia.
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April 4, 2025 Japan Art & Design Innovation Sustainability

A Swiss-Japanese Dialogue Through Computer-Generated Imagery

Swissnex in Japan, in collaboration with ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, successfully hosted Swissnex Window #4: Folklore Fusion, a groundbreaking exhibition that explored Swiss and Japanese folklore through digital artistry. Running from March 11…
© Azusa Yamaguchi
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April 3, 2025 Global

Quantumpedia: The Future of Quantum Computing

On March 27, 2025, an atmosphere of anticipation filled the Swiss Residence in Tokyo as WIRED Japan celebrated the launch of its March issue, “Quantumpedia: The Future of Quantum Computing”. The event underscored Switzerland's influential…
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March 31, 2025 Boston and New York

Exploring the Potential of Decline

A performance research symposium in Brooklyn explored the meaning of aging and decay in bodies, society, and the arts.
Photo by Matt Harvey
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March 22, 2025 San Francisco

Bridges and Innovation Ecosystems: A Deep Dive in Robotics

Is bridging international innovation ecosystems a contradiction? Join me on a journey from Zurich to San Francisco, where robotics innovation, cultural insights, and unexpected connections await. Discover what happens when Switzerland's precision meets Silicon Valley's…
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March 14, 2025 Japan

Celebrating International Women’s Day & Expo 2025: A Gathering of Global Minds in Kansai

In anticipation of International Women’s Day 2025, Swissnex in Japan proudly hosted an inspiring event organized by Kansai Global Society (KGS) on April 5. This gathering was a testament to the shared commitment to gender…

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