SBFI SEFRI SERI
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Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation
Secrétariat d’État à la formation, à la recherche et à l’innovation
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
https://www.sbfi.admin.ch
Secrétariat d’État à la formation, à la recherche et à l’innovation
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
https://www.sbfi.admin.ch
On 10.11, State Secretary Hirayama welcomed in Bern H.E. Takehiko Matsuo, Vice Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. 🇨🇭 and 🇯🇵 aim to further strengthen their collaboration in education, research, innovation and economic affairs.
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
On 10.11, State Secretary Hirayama welcomed in Bern H.E. Takehiko Matsuo, Vice Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. 🇨🇭 and 🇯🇵 aim to further strengthen their collaboration in education, research, innovation and economic affairs.
EU programmes: Good news for the education, research & innovation community in Switzerland & beyond – Switzerland is associated to Horizon Europe, Euratom programme & Digital Europe Programme. The today signed agreement also enables participation in ITER & paves the way for association to Erasmus+.
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
EU programmes: Good news for the education, research & innovation community in Switzerland & beyond – Switzerland is associated to Horizon Europe, Euratom programme & Digital Europe Programme. The today signed agreement also enables participation in ITER & paves the way for association to Erasmus+.
🎓The SERI awards up to 4 scholarships for a Master II at the College of Europe in Bruges or Natolin for 2026-2027 ➡️: coleurope.eu/admission (apply by 14/01/2026)
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎓The SERI awards up to 4 scholarships for a Master II at the College of Europe in Bruges or Natolin for 2026-2027 ➡️: coleurope.eu/admission (apply by 14/01/2026)
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
🎓The SERI awards up to 3 scholarships for PhDs at the European University Institute in Florence from 2026–2027
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🎓The SERI awards up to 3 scholarships for PhDs at the European University Institute in Florence from 2026–2027
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
🤝Fruitful meeting between EU Commissioner
@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu & Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research & Innovation. Space is key for Europe, and 🇨🇭 brings unique tech. Together we’ll strengthen cooperation for a safer, more innovative & competitive Europe in 🚀 and on 🌍.
@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu & Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research & Innovation. Space is key for Europe, and 🇨🇭 brings unique tech. Together we’ll strengthen cooperation for a safer, more innovative & competitive Europe in 🚀 and on 🌍.
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🤝Fruitful meeting between EU Commissioner
@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu & Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research & Innovation. Space is key for Europe, and 🇨🇭 brings unique tech. Together we’ll strengthen cooperation for a safer, more innovative & competitive Europe in 🚀 and on 🌍.
@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu & Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research & Innovation. Space is key for Europe, and 🇨🇭 brings unique tech. Together we’ll strengthen cooperation for a safer, more innovative & competitive Europe in 🚀 and on 🌍.
It was a pleasure for SERI to accompany the delegation of the USA National Governors Association during its visit to learn about the Swiss apprenticeship system. The delegation visited companies training apprentices and met with key stakeholders.
#SwissApprenticeship #SwissVPET #SFUVET
#SwissApprenticeship #SwissVPET #SFUVET
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It was a pleasure for SERI to accompany the delegation of the USA National Governors Association during its visit to learn about the Swiss apprenticeship system. The delegation visited companies training apprentices and met with key stakeholders.
#SwissApprenticeship #SwissVPET #SFUVET
#SwissApprenticeship #SwissVPET #SFUVET
🎓The SERI awards up to 3 scholarships for PhDs at the European University Institute in Florence from 2026–2027
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🎓The SERI awards up to 3 scholarships for PhDs at the European University Institute in Florence from 2026–2027
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
➡️ eui.eu/phd (apply by 15/01/2026)
To the webinar on 21.11.2025, 14:30 (CET) www.eui.eu/events
🎓The SERI awards up to 4 scholarships for a Master II at the College of Europe in Bruges or Natolin for 2026-2027 ➡️: coleurope.eu/admission (apply by 14/01/2026)
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
October 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🎓The SERI awards up to 4 scholarships for a Master II at the College of Europe in Bruges or Natolin for 2026-2027 ➡️: coleurope.eu/admission (apply by 14/01/2026)
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
To the info-sessions:
coleurope.eu/admission/de...
On 05 October 2025, Switzerland and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening existing ties in the field of quantum science and technology🤝.
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/L7...
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/L7...
October 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
On 05 October 2025, Switzerland and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening existing ties in the field of quantum science and technology🤝.
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/L7...
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/L7...
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung (WBF) unterstützt zwei neue multidisziplinäre MARVIS Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekte in der Raumfahrt.
Zur Medienmitteilung:
www.sbfi.admin.ch/de/newnsb/9T...
Zur Medienmitteilung:
www.sbfi.admin.ch/de/newnsb/9T...
October 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Das Eidgenössische Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung (WBF) unterstützt zwei neue multidisziplinäre MARVIS Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekte in der Raumfahrt.
Zur Medienmitteilung:
www.sbfi.admin.ch/de/newnsb/9T...
Zur Medienmitteilung:
www.sbfi.admin.ch/de/newnsb/9T...
🇨🇭🤝🇿🇦 On her science mission to South Africa, State Secretary Martina Hirayama met with Minister Buti Manamela, Dr. Mlungisi Cele, and key agencies to deepen research & innovation ties—opening doors for collaboration, knowledge exchange & sustainable progress.
September 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🇨🇭🤝🇿🇦 On her science mission to South Africa, State Secretary Martina Hirayama met with Minister Buti Manamela, Dr. Mlungisi Cele, and key agencies to deepen research & innovation ties—opening doors for collaboration, knowledge exchange & sustainable progress.
On 23 September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, attended the #G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting in South Africa. To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/A7...
September 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
On 23 September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, attended the #G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting in South Africa. To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/A7...
From 25 to 26 September 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama will be on a science mission to Pretoria and Cape Town. The aim of the trip is to strengthen cooperation between Switzerland and South Africa.
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/2a...
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/2a...
September 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From 25 to 26 September 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama will be on a science mission to Pretoria and Cape Town. The aim of the trip is to strengthen cooperation between Switzerland and South Africa.
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/2a...
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/2a...
Dal 25 al 26 settembre 2025, la segretaria di Stato Martina Hirayama sarà in missione scientifica a Pretoria e Città del Capo. L'obiettivo del viaggio è rafforzare la cooperazione tra la Svizzera e il Sudafrica.
Vai al comunicato stampa: www.news.admin.ch/it/newnsb/2a...
Vai al comunicato stampa: www.news.admin.ch/it/newnsb/2a...
September 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Dal 25 al 26 settembre 2025, la segretaria di Stato Martina Hirayama sarà in missione scientifica a Pretoria e Città del Capo. L'obiettivo del viaggio è rafforzare la cooperazione tra la Svizzera e il Sudafrica.
Vai al comunicato stampa: www.news.admin.ch/it/newnsb/2a...
Vai al comunicato stampa: www.news.admin.ch/it/newnsb/2a...
Du 25 au 26 septembre 2025, la secrétaire d'État Martina Hirayama se rendra à Pretoria et au Cap dans le cadre d'une mission scientifique. L'objectif de ce voyage est de renforcer la coopération entre la Suisse et l'Afrique du Sud.
Vers le communiqué de presse: www.news.admin.ch/fr/newnsb/2a...
Vers le communiqué de presse: www.news.admin.ch/fr/newnsb/2a...
September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Du 25 au 26 septembre 2025, la secrétaire d'État Martina Hirayama se rendra à Pretoria et au Cap dans le cadre d'une mission scientifique. L'objectif de ce voyage est de renforcer la coopération entre la Suisse et l'Afrique du Sud.
Vers le communiqué de presse: www.news.admin.ch/fr/newnsb/2a...
Vers le communiqué de presse: www.news.admin.ch/fr/newnsb/2a...
Vom 25.-26. September 2025 ist Staatssekretärin Martina Hirayama, für eine Wissenschaftsmission in Pretoria und Kapstadt. Ziel der Reise ist die Stärkung der Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Schweiz und Südafrika.
Zur Medienmitteilung: www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/2a...
Zur Medienmitteilung: www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/2a...
September 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Vom 25.-26. September 2025 ist Staatssekretärin Martina Hirayama, für eine Wissenschaftsmission in Pretoria und Kapstadt. Ziel der Reise ist die Stärkung der Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Schweiz und Südafrika.
Zur Medienmitteilung: www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/2a...
Zur Medienmitteilung: www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/2a...
State Secretary Hirayama represented 🇨🇭 in the Informal Meeting of European Education Ministers in 🇩🇰. The meeting focused on the new declaration on European cooperation for high-quality, attractive and inclusive vocational education and training.
Press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Se...
Press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Se...
September 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
State Secretary Hirayama represented 🇨🇭 in the Informal Meeting of European Education Ministers in 🇩🇰. The meeting focused on the new declaration on European cooperation for high-quality, attractive and inclusive vocational education and training.
Press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Se...
Press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Se...
In the context of the celebrations marking 30 years of #SwissCore, State Secretary Martina Hirayama and EU Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu reaffirmed in Brussels the good relations between 🇨🇭 and the 🇪🇺 in the area of #education.
September 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In the context of the celebrations marking 30 years of #SwissCore, State Secretary Martina Hirayama and EU Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu reaffirmed in Brussels the good relations between 🇨🇭 and the 🇪🇺 in the area of #education.
Switzerland and India held the 7th Joint Committee Meeting on Science & Technology in Bern. Both sides highlighted their strong partnership since 2003 and committed to making future cooperation more strategic and long-term.
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Du...
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Du...
September 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Switzerland and India held the 7th Joint Committee Meeting on Science & Technology in Bern. Both sides highlighted their strong partnership since 2003 and committed to making future cooperation more strategic and long-term.
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Du...
To the press release: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/Du...
Wir wünschen unseren vier neuen KV-Lernenden einen guten Start ins Berufsleben und viel Freude während ihrer beruflichen Grundbildung. Als eine der grössten Arbeitgeberinnen der Schweiz setzt sich die Bundesverwaltung aktiv für die Schaffung von Ausbildungsplätzen ein.
August 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wir wünschen unseren vier neuen KV-Lernenden einen guten Start ins Berufsleben und viel Freude während ihrer beruflichen Grundbildung. Als eine der grössten Arbeitgeberinnen der Schweiz setzt sich die Bundesverwaltung aktiv für die Schaffung von Ausbildungsplätzen ein.
Staatssekretärin Martina Hirayama traf heute in Berlin Staatssekretärin Petra Bahr zum ersten bilateralen Austausch. Im Fokus stand die Fortführung der guten Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland 🇩🇪 und der Schweiz 🇨🇭 in Bildung und Berufsbildung.
July 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Staatssekretärin Martina Hirayama traf heute in Berlin Staatssekretärin Petra Bahr zum ersten bilateralen Austausch. Im Fokus stand die Fortführung der guten Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland 🇩🇪 und der Schweiz 🇨🇭 in Bildung und Berufsbildung.
Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, participated in the EU research ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen (16–17 July), focusing on key technologies and the next EU Framework Programme (2028): www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/XL...
July 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, participated in the EU research ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen (16–17 July), focusing on key technologies and the next EU Framework Programme (2028): www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/newnsb/XL...
It was a great pleasure to welcome a delegation from Poland’s Lublin Voivodeship at SERI today! We had a rich exchange on Swiss dual VET & lifelong learning. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇱 Our cooperation in education, research & innovation keeps growing—connecting people, ideas & institutions.
July 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
It was a great pleasure to welcome a delegation from Poland’s Lublin Voivodeship at SERI today! We had a rich exchange on Swiss dual VET & lifelong learning. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇱 Our cooperation in education, research & innovation keeps growing—connecting people, ideas & institutions.
From 30 June to 8 July 2025, State Secretary Hirayama led a mission to Australia & New Zealand to strengthen ties in education, research, innovation & economic affairs. The visit revealed shared interests & new opportunities. A strong signal of 🇨🇭 commitment to knowledge exchange & global engagement.
July 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
From 30 June to 8 July 2025, State Secretary Hirayama led a mission to Australia & New Zealand to strengthen ties in education, research, innovation & economic affairs. The visit revealed shared interests & new opportunities. A strong signal of 🇨🇭 commitment to knowledge exchange & global engagement.
On behalf of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) will travel to Sydney and Melbourne (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand) from 30 June to 8 July.
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/_k...
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/_k...
June 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
On behalf of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) will travel to Sydney and Melbourne (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand) from 30 June to 8 July.
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/_k...
To the press release: www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/_k...