Highlights
Government Relations
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MEXT Minister highlights importance of collaboration at the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland
8 February 2024The Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Dr. Masahito Moriyama, gave the congratulatory speech at a celebratory event organized by the Embassy of Switzerland on February 6, the date the two countries made their friendship official 160 years ago.
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State Secretary Hirayama and Scientific Delegation Visit Japan
6 October 2023From 30 September to 4 October, the State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Dr. Martina Hirayama, visited Japan with a high-ranking scientific delegation. The Swiss visitors were welcomed by ministers and funding agency presidents for discussions on strategic topics.
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Signing of MoC for Stronger Research and Innovation Cooperation between CH and JP
1 October 2023A Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance STI cooperation between Switzerland and Japan has been signed between the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
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Special Presentation on the International Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
17 April 2023Prof. Philip Diamond, Director-General of the International Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), gave a special presentation for members of the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle at British Embassy Tokyo.
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Special Presentation on Japan’s S&T Diplomacy by MOFA Advisors attracts high interest
23 March 2022Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan gave a special presentation for members of the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle at the Swiss Residence.
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Keio University President Itoh Underscores Collaboration with Switzerland
9 March 2022Ambassador of Switzerland Dr. Andreas Baum visited Keio University President Kohei Itoh to discuss potential future collaboration between the university and Switzerland.
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State Secretary Martina Hirayama emphasizes the importance of research at the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
25 May 2021State Secretary Martina Hirayama virtually attended the third Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) on May 8-9, 2021. At ASM3, science ministers and representatives of Arctic indigenous peoples' organizations came together to strengthen international cooperation in science and research to advance understanding of the Arctic region, and to support the role of science in policy and decision-making in the Arctic. In her speech, State Secretary Hirayama emphasized the importance of research in response to the challenges of climate change in the vulnerable Polar regions and the urgent need for international cooperation in this area.
Academia
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Swiss-Japanese Quantum Symposium 2024 in Tokyo receives high attendance by top, international experts
10 June 2024The Swiss-Japanese Quantum Symposium 2024 attracted a large number of high-level researchers and experts from academia, industry and government, to share knowledge, and explore potential collaborations in quantum science. Held from June 5 to 7 at the University of Tokyo, the event brought about constant lively exchanges between the young and prominent researchers and specialists.
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Swiss-Japanese polar research collaborations under the spotlight in Hokkaido
30 May 2024Representatives from the Swiss Polar Institute, Hokkaido University, and Nagoya University presented ongoing Swiss-Japanese scientific collaborations in polar research at the Opening Ceremony of the new Honorary Consulate in Higashikawa, Hokkaido.
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A wealth of joint project ideas sparked at the Moonshot Workshop on AI and Robotics in Tokyo
26 January 2024In early 2024, European researchers, mostly from Switzerland, were invited to Tokyo to exchange with Japanese researchers funded by Japan’s flagship Moonshot R&D program, as the country accelerates efforts to internationalize collaborations with like-minded countries.
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Zurich-Tokyo Science Evening on Law in the Age of AI and Digital Platforms with UZH Experts
29 March 2023Researchers from the University of Zurich exchanged with Japanese government officials, academia, business and media representatives at the "Zurich-Tokyo Science Evening - The Future of Law in the Age of AI and Digital Platforms". The presentations and panel discussions by the Swiss experts were met by keen interest.
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High Interest in Japanese-European Workshop on AI and Robotics in Switzerland
10 November 2022More than 80 participants from Japan and Europe gathered in Switzerland for a three-day workshop on “Co-evolving AI and Robots towards 2050,” one of the goals of the Japanese flagship Moonshot R&D program in September 2022.
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Swiss workshop on sustainability sparks enthusiasm among Japanese students
13 October 2021The “Sarnetz – Simulation-Game Energia 2020” introduced by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) was unveiled in Japan for the first time as an online experience where students could learn about Swiss efforts and commitment towards sustainability. The workshop attended by professors and students from six universities throughout Japan created positive resonance and may lead to the Swiss case study being taught at Japanese universities.
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EPFL Virtual Space Tour at BASE Q Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
17 September 2021 — 18 September 2021The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) is presenting two amazing experiences in Tokyo. Namely a VR platform where you can fully immerse yourself in the most advanced and detailed virtual map of the Universe and a thrilling cooperative virtual escape game taking place in a lunar base and its mission control center. From September 18 - 19, EPFL Virtual Space Tour will travel to BASE Q at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. The projects can be experienced during the day and talk events will be held in the evening that can be attended online or onsite.
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Japan Excels at CYBATHLON 2020 Global Edition
28 November 2020Three out of five Japanese teams were particularly highlighted in the CYBATHLON 2020, a unique championship in which people with disabilities tackle everyday tasks using advanced technologies. Congratulations to Fortississimo from Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology, RT-Movers from Wakayama University and BionicM Inc., a spin-off of the University of Tokyo for making the top 4! Viewership from Japan of the Swiss-made global online competition seemed to be quite high, especially for the powered wheelchair and leg races where the above teams participated, with the country ranking being second only after Switzerland.
Swisstech
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Swiss Excellence around City-Tech.Tokyo Presented at Swiss Residence
22 March 2023Swiss excellence in innovation was highlighted at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence on the occasion of City-Tech.Tokyo exhibition on February 27. The special networking event highlighted the Swisstech booth participants Flyability, ZESST by Almatech and Switzerland Innovation.
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Swiss Excellence in Life Sciences and Healthcare Presented at Swisstech around BioJapan 2022
20 October 2022High interest in Swiss life science: Nine Swiss startups presented state-of-the-art products and services in the fields of life science and healthcare at Swisstech at BioJapan 2022 on October 11. The event held at CIC Tokyo–one day prior to the opening of BioJapan 2022–attracted about 140 participants.
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High interest in Swiss solutions towards decarbonization at SWISSTECH in Japan 2021
2 November 2021Swisstech in Japan 2021 aroused great interest among Japanese industries: nearly 300 participants attended the online event titled Targeting BEYOND-ZERO societies on October 25. The webinar presented Prof. Andreas Zuttel of EPFL who gave an overview of Swiss efforts and highlighted two cleantech startups Synhelion and Climeworks.
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swisstech.Pitchinar @ CEATEC Japan 2020 Puts Spotlight on Swiss Innovation Ecosystem
1 December 2020On the occasion of the CEATEC Japan 2020 virtual exhibition, Switzerland put the spotlight on the exceptional performance of the Swiss innovation ecosystem with the swisstech.Pitchinar 2020 organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan.
