Publication notice: Consumer sentiment higher than a year ago

In August 2024 the consumer sentiment index stood at –35 points. This is 6 points…

State Secretary Martina Hirayama receives Malaysian Minister of Higher Education

On 6 September, Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, received the Malaysian…

Die Lage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt im August 2024

Das Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO publiziert seine neusten Erhebungen zur Arbeitsmarktsituation in der Schweiz. Die…

Free trade agreement with India: Federal Council submits dispatch to Parliament

On 4 September, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch on the free trade agreement between…

Marcel Benoist and Latsis Swiss Science Prizes go to outstanding psycholinguist and innovative neuroscientist

Bern, 5 September 2024 – The psycholinguist Pascal Gygax receives the Marcel Benoist Swiss Science…

Open Lab Day at Empa in Dübendorf: Experiencing science first hand

How does this actually work – research? What are scientists developing in their labs? And…

Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends humanitarian exemption indefinitely

On 4 September, the Federal Council decided to extend indefinitely the humanitarian exemption to the…

Gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2024: Swiss economic growth above average

In the second quarter of 2024, Switzerland's GDP adjusted for sporting events grew by 0.5%,…

Meat and Dairy Alternative Products – Better for Health and the Environment?

In recent years, more and more foods have come on the market as alternatives to…

Artwork on campus: Not to Get Lost – Boulders for the research campus

On the Empa and Eawag campus in Dübendorf, artist Julian Charrière has created an installation…