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Swissnex in China – connecting Switzerland, China and the world in education, research and innovation
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Swissnex in China – connecting Switzerland, China and the world in education, research and innovation
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Our Work
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Academic Relations
We foster close collaboration between Swiss and Chinese universities while promoting the excellence of Swiss higher education.
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Art-Science
We present excellent cross-disciplinary projects from Switzerland, and facilitate cross-border interdisciplinary cooperation and exchanges.
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
We help innovators and entrepreneurs find collaborations, projects or fresh ideas and prepare Swiss startups for their first steps in China.
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Mandates & Services
We co-create programs and provide services to the public and private partners to cultivate education, research and innovation exchanges between Switzerland and China.
Our Impact
Swissnex is the Swiss global network connecting Switzerland and the world in education, research, and innovation.
Swissnex in China collaborates with a broad spectrum of partners related to international research and innovation, supporting them in their outreach and active engagement in the global exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. These primarily include:
• Higher education and research institutions
• Governmental and publicly funded institutions
• Startups and innovation-driven companies
• Non-governmental, non-profit organizations
• Creative industries linked to education, research, or innovation
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Re-thinking Design and Social Innovation
September 27, 2022With technological and social improvements, the boundary of design is blurring; thus, the role of design needs to be re-defined. Nowadays, designs are more of human relations, environment, and social- and cultural developments rather than objects, information, systems, and services. In the 35th Café des Sciences Lecture, we were glad to have speakers from ZHdK and Jiangnan University share their perspectives on the role of social design.
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My Digital Families – Swissnex in China
September 19, 2022My journey to Shanghai is unforgettable because of Swissnex in China. This internship improved my professional techniques, and things learned from this fantastic team bring me lifelong changes in thinking and learning. Words are not sufficient to express my gratitude.
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Resilient Responses during 2022 lockdown in Shanghai
September 16, 2022In July 2022, a roundtable took place at HES-SO in Yverdon-les-Bains to learn about resilient responses during the Shanghai lockdown in 2022. It was supported by the HES-SO grant – Promdom 120096 awarded to Prof. Anna Lupina-Wegener and Dr. Güldem Karamustafa and co-organized with Dr. Philippe Roesle.
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Creation and Curation with Artificial Intelligence
September 14, 2022Discussion on the use of algorithms in content curation and spatial design, the implementation of AI systems in museums, and the curation of generative artworks are new issues curators face today, with Mr. Patrick Keller, Architect & Co-founder of fabric | ch - studio for architecture, interaction & research, and Ms. Xi Li, Curator & Director of Aiiiii Art Center.
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Insights into New Media Design Education
August 25, 2022On August 18, the webinar ‘’Design And Innovation In The Digital Age” kicked off our 2022 Art x Science Dialogues focusing on new trends and initiatives in the field of art, design, science, and technology both in China and Switzerland. The webinar featured two experts from the art and design institutions who shared their perspectives and practices on integrating new technological tools, such as data analysis, machine learning, and immersive technology, into the teaching curriculums and their own works.
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Innovation Approaches towards Circular Economy
August 3, 2022In the 34th edition of the Café des Sciences Lecture series, we were pleased to partner with Impact Hub and invited experts from Switzerland and China to explore the innovative approaches towards Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption.
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Future of Mobility: Building Intelligent Transportation
July 15, 2022On July 7, in the sixth edition of the nexFrontier webinar series, experts from the Swiss National Center of Competence in Research on Dependable, Ubiquitous Automation (NCCR Automation), ETH Zurich, EPFL, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, and Tongji University participated in a fruitful discussion on the latest research advancements in intelligent transportation systems.
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Pioneering Digital Trust – A Commitment to Digital Responsibility
June 21, 2022On June 21, Swissnex in China will partner with the Swiss Digital Initiative (SDI) and bring together academia, civil society, and business from Switzerland and China and enable a dialogue on the definition of digital trust.
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