Schneider-Ammann wants to learn from Silicon Valley
"Our impressions here in the US will help us develop ways to continue innovating in Switzerland," said Schneider-Ammann.
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Employee suspended on suspicion of embezzling funds
The EPFL has launched an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of 218'000 CHF from its prestigious [16]Blue Brain Project.
The Swiss science of investigating fraud
The ETH Zurich announced it was investigating one of its professors following accusations of publication fraud. Academic misconduct is nothing new, but the Swiss have only recently taken a coherent approach to investigating it.
Tax dispute brings US banking hassles for researchers
Swiss researchers who work in the US are having trouble keeping their bank accounts in Switzerland due to complications from long-standing tax evasion issues between the two countries.
Human Brain Project to be rethought
The European Commission says its outside experts have agreed there must be more integration, better infrastructure and an emphasis on concrete results.
Europe's brain project is 'back on track'
Europe's brain project is 'back on track'
Henry Markram said the executive board was working to 'isolate the scientific concerns' expressed by dissenting neuroscientists.
Science is still a final frontier for women
Women continue to face serious obstacles when pursuing a scientific career in Switzerland, with the juggle of family life and research particularly difficult.
EU snub leaves Swiss research community in limbo
The financing of the flagship Human Brain Project is secured through 2016. But what about its future?
Solutions sought for immigration conundrum
How can February’s vote in favour of limiting immigration be implemented without harming relations with the European Union or damaging the economy? Many proposals have been made, but each seems to have more opponents than supporters.
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