Swiss Science Council SSC

We are committed to the continuous improvement of education, research and innovation in Switzerland.


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About the Council

The Council consists of 15 independent experts from the fields of education, research and innovation and is responsible for making recommendations to the Federal Council.

 

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Procedure and principles

The SSC makes its expertise available to federal authorities and stakeholders. The Council aims to continuously improve the framework conditions for the Swiss ERI system, using a “policy for science” approach.

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Current topics

10/16/2025

Innovations: une économie pour les temps à venir

Blog post by Dominique Foray, member of the Council.

09/25/2025

1965 – 2025 – 2035: 60 Jahre für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation

Am 22. September 2025 feiert der SWR sein 60-jähriges Bestehen im Bernerhof.

Blogbeitrag des SWR

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Working Programme

The Swiss Science Council SSC is the advisory body to the Confederation for all issues related to science, higher education, research and innovation policy. For each legislative period, the SSC develops a Working Programme in line with the political authorities' agenda.

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