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IndiaAcademia-Industry Training (AIT) Programme India
The Academia-Industry Training (AIT) India programme helps early-career Swiss and Indian scientists turn their inventions into viable innovations with global market potential. Supported by SERI, mandated by the Leading House South Asia, ZHAW, and delivered…
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IndiaPlanetary Health
For too long, we have treated humanity as the centre of the universe, only to now confront the reality that our survival depends on the health of the entire planet. Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss…
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GlobalZurich–Japan Innovation Dialogue: Exploring the Societal Impact of AI
On September 30, 2025, the Swiss Residence in Tokyo hosted the Zurich–Japan Innovation Dialogue, a high-level event that brought together leading researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH) and prominent Japanese experts to explore the…
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Japan Art & Design SustainabilityBack in the Future / Forward in the Future: Exploring Speculative Worlds through Art and Imagination
Swissnex in Japan concluded Swissnex Window #11: Back in the Future / Forward in the Future, a thought-provoking exhibition developed in collaboration with Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and Geneva University of Art and…
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Japan Innovation SustainabilitySwissnex at Expo 2025 Osaka: Connecting Switzerland and Japan Through Innovation
As Expo 2025 Osaka concluded, Switzerland left a lasting impression with its striking ultra-light Pavilion and a dynamic six-month programme curated in close collaboration with Swissnex. Blending tradition, sustainability, and innovation, the Swiss Pavilion invited…
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San FranciscoHow Science Speaks to the World Today
Simone Pengue, science journalist, examines the current state of science communication and the forces reshaping it. From prison seminars to AI-assisted reporting, he explores how science journalism is evolving and what it truly takes to…
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Japan InnovationFrom Zurich to Kyoto: Interview with Professor Charmaine M.S. Ng, Kyoto Institute of Technology
From her studies at ETH Zurich to her role at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Professor Ming Shan (Charmaine) Ng continues to foster Swiss–Japanese collaboration in architecture and robotics. Her latest cross-cultural project, Tor Alva…
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China BlogA Journey Through China’s Sponge Cities Between Tradition and Tomorrow
Over four weeks, Stefan Stevanovic traveled across seven cities in China, meeting with leading researchers, professors, and urban planners nationwide. In this article, he shares his exploration and new discoveries in his work on sponge…
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Japan Art & Design SustainabilitySustainable Building Cultures in Japan: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
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China SustainabilityBeyond Speed: Rethinking Logistics Sustainability in the Era of E-commerce Powerhouses
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Japan Climate Energy Innovation StartupsSwiss-Japan Energy Days 2025: Accelerating Global Energy Innovation
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Japan Art & Design Climate SustainabilityConverging Waters: Art, Science, and the Fragile Balance of Our Planet
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GlobalSwitzerland in the Amazon: The Planetary Embassy at COP30
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San FranciscoEmbodied Intelligence
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Japan Innovation SpaceExploring the Cosmos: Swiss and Japanese Institutions at the Forefront
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IndiaAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
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GlobalThe GigaHand: Superhuman Dexterity Demonstrated in Tsukuba
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BrazilOpen Call: Startup Camps Q1 2026
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Global Artificial Intelligence InnovationLa Mobilière’s Swissnex Outpost UK identifies AI upskilling opportunities
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Japan MedTechMedicine of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Health Crises
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Japan SustainabilityStrengthening Japan-Switzerland Ties: Sustainable Food Packaging
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Boston and New YorkSwissnex to Stage Planetary Embassy at Climate Week NYC
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Japan Art & DesignBeyond Gravity: A Poetic Dialogue Across Disciplines
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San FranciscoBeyond the Hype: Swiss Journalists’ Journey Through AI’s Impact
