Swissnex in China empowers researchers, universities, and academic institutions to seize the opportunities of collaboration with China. Through our services and thematic initiatives, we help our partners understand China’s context, access trusted networks, and identify research areas for impactful partnerships. At the heart of our work lies the creation of meaningful, interdisciplinary connections that spark new ideas, strengthen our partners’ competencies on China, and foster lasting relationships.
Our academic services are always customized and may include:
Thematic Research Trips
Curated Workshops / Events
Sabbaticals (1-4 weeks)
Reporting & Information Scouting
Through a collaboration with Swissnex, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) works to internationalize its scientific and academic programs by offering its researchers and staff the opportunity to travel the globe to advance their research and professional connections.
Learn moreSwissnex and Movetia are working together to facilitate and support mobility and cooperation projects outside of Europe for Swiss educational institutions. The six Swissnex main locations offer Movetia stakeholders a range of services, including matchmaking, workshops, scouting activities, and project facilitation.
Learn moreSwissnex in China organizes short tailored research trips for Swiss researchers to gain a first-hand understanding of China’s academic and innovation ecosystem. Leveraging our extensive network, we curate customized study tours, facilitate meaningful exchanges, run a public event and connect researchers with leading institutions in their fields. Participants in past sabbaticals have gained valuable insights and established opportunities for long-term collaboration. Whether you aim to expand your expertise, build new partnerships, or gain first-hand knowledge of China’s latest developments, our sabbaticals provide a unique opportunity for international academic exchange.
Contact usWe support the establishment of alumni chapters in China and various alumni activities.
Learn MoreThe exchange in China not only helped me professionally, but also connected me with the right people who inspired me and taught me about their culture and traditions. Instead of professional networking, deep friendships developed, which made this trip so special. I recommend a trip to China to anyone who wants to visit a safe, loving country with future-oriented innovation, rapid development and formative wisdom, which for me was beneficial to my interdisciplinary career in environmental research and science.
Stefan Stevanovic Research Associate, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)The China Onboarding Workshop provided me with very useful and detailed information on the Chinese research and higher education system and the current trends. Exchanging with European faculties and researchers at Chinese universities was especially interesting to get a sense of what the context concretely means for teaching and research and where the limits are.
Florence Balthasar Head of International Affairs at Zurich University of the ArtsThank you for introducing Swissnex to Chinese & Swiss students from HEIG-VD, Sino-Swiss Summer University Network. Great insights into the bridging of Sino-Swiss cultures to foster social and economic innovation.
Anna Lupina Wegener Full Professor at HES-SOJoin us for an inspiring evening at the crossroads of science, design, and innovation to reimagine the role of light in our lives.
The AI+Art Lab seeks to capture the "Cinderella Moment“ — where art and science intersect to reshape perceptions of data. By fostering collaboration between artists and researchers, the lab promotes critical, ethical, and creative thinking within AI, focusing on its social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Swissnex in China recently hosted a special Alumni Reception with Katja Durkin Sommerhalder, Head of Global Affairs and her team from University of Zurich, for their first visit to Swissnex in China.
Join us at the China Onboarding webinar to receive valuable tips and advice on how to prepare for your stay in China and maximize your experience abroad!
Artificial intelligence (AI), once the realm of science fiction, is now a critical force shaping our world. But as AI evolves, so do the ethical and governance challenges it presents—challenges that demand international collaboration and dialogue.
China’s railways are saving the world — literally — with a revolutionary modal shift underway. Having opened the world’s first 350 km/h High Speed line in 2008, China has grown the world’s biggest HSR network, a genuine alternative to road and air transport, and far greener as well.
Join us at the largest gathering of Swiss public university alumni in China!
Join us at the China Onboarding webinar to receive valuable tips and advice on how to prepare for your stay in China and maximize your experience abroad!
How do rural Chinese households deal with the conflicting pressures of migrating into cities to work as well as staying at home to preserve their fields? This is particularly challenging for rice farmers, because paddy fields have to be cultivated continuously to retain their soil quality and value. Join us for the China Crossroads lecture series with the University of Zurich, supported by Swissnex in China, to delve into the rural aspects of migration and explore the knowledge and agency of farmers.
Gain insights from the latest World of Referendums report to explore the economic, societal, and political impact of direct democracy by drawing on the example of Switzerland.
Head of Academia & Arts
For more information on our academic programs and initiatives, please contact our Head of Academia & Arts, Yiwen Sun (Cissy).
