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The Leading House Asia just launched the 2022 Call for the Chinese-Swiss Young Researchers' Exchange Programme. Switzerland-​based senior researchers from universities, universities of applied sciences or research institutes and from all scientific disciplines can apply to host early-career Chinese scholars (doctoral students or postdoctoral researchers) in Switzerland for 6 – 24 months. ➠ Learn more and apply

Switzerland has been ranked as the most innovative country for 11 years successively with 27 Nobel prize laureates among 8.6 million population. Swissnex in China, co-organized with École hôtelière de Lausanne, presented a webinar session about the Swiss Education Ecosystem with speakers from Swiss Learning and EHL Advisory Services. The webinar included all the academic stages in Switzerland in the discussion, from the junior academy to higher education and applied sciences. ➠ Event blog & Recording

On Jan 20, the 31st Café des Sciences event “Assistive Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairment” kicked off our 2022 lecture series focusing on the theme of social innovation. The event highlighted two researchers from Switzerland and one researcher from China working on assistive technology that can help visually impaired persons “see” more, and increase the level of accessibility in their life, study, and work. ➠ Event Blog & Recording

In December 2021, UNArt Center – an art space and an integrated communication platform that interlinks technology, art, and education founded in 2019 – launched its new initiative titled “Complexity-X”. Inspired by the complexity theory that emphasizes interactions as a mean to understand complex systems, Complexity-X promotes interdisciplinary communication as a method to solve complex issues.   ➠ Learn more

Recognising the detrimental health effects of carbon dioxide emission as well as the risks associated with its reliance on foreign energy sources, China has committed significant resources to find sustainable alternatives while striving to develop a “clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system”. Already the largest producer of PV solar, wind energy, and hydroelectricity, it is estimated that China will account for 25% of global renewable energy generated through 2040. ➠ Learn more on nextrends

“My personal development won’t be easily achieved without a supportive team that guided me. Thanks to all my colleagues for supporting me tirelessly through these six months whenever I need some wisdom. Since I’m going back to Switzerland to finish my education, I am leaving our office physically. However, Swissnex in China to me is a new home in Shanghai and the connection will remain digitally and spiritually. I am always home.”
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Join the Swiss Business in China Survey 2022 by Swiss Centers China! Swiss Business in China Survey has been conducted yearly since 2010. It is committed to continually examining business issues of importance for managers and investors of Swiss companies active in China, to provide decision-makers with ground-level insights on the trends that drive China and a benchmark for what fellow managers and entrepreneurs are doing. ➠ Start the Survey

A two-year Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) program at Silk Road School in Suzhou with a full Scholarship! Graduates will be awarded the RUC Diploma in postgraduate Studies and the degree of Master of Laws. Students will be given access to a privileged range of cultural and academic experiences during their stay. ➠ Learn more

Call to all science and diplomacy professionals or related fields! Interested in participating in a Science Diplomacy Week to help shape the future of multilateralism? The Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy offers you an exciting new immersion program and field visit in International Geneva! ➠ Learn more