The Swiss Science Council ( SSC ) is an independent scientific advisory body of the Federal Council of Switzerland . Founded on March 26, 1965, the SSC advises the Swiss federal government on all issues relating to science , higher education , research and innovation policy. Between 2000 and 2013, the advisory body was called Swiss Science and Technology Council , and from 2014 to 2017 Swiss Science and Innovation Council (SSIC) . Since 2018, it has returned to its original name.
11-765: The SSC is administratively attached to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation . The SSC is an extra-parliamentary commission, as formulated in Articles 54 and 55 of the Federal Law on the Promotion of Research and Innovation. A council of 15 members (professors of various disciplines) is headed by the president Sabine Süsstrunk (as of 2021). The president is supported by an administrative office, which includes scientific advisors, an information service and administrative staff. The office
22-693: A merger of the State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER, formerly part of the Federal Department of Home Affairs ) and the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET, formerly part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs) on 20 December 2012, and it began its activities on 1 January 2013. The entire range of federal activities in education, research and innovation now take place under
33-504: Is led by Lukas Zollinger. The SSC advises the federal government in order to fostering the "continuous optimisation of the framework conditions for the flourishing development of the Swiss education, research and innovation landscape". The council regularly publishes reports and studies on current science policy issues. It issues statements on individual projects or problems in the field of education, research and innovation (ERI) on behalf of
44-566: Is one of the seven departments of the federal government of Switzerland , headed by a Member of the Swiss Federal Council . The department was renamed from Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA) effective on 1 January 2013 based on decisions taken by the Federal Council in 2011. The department is composed of the following federal offices: The following independent agencies are administratively attached to
55-646: The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research is the federal government's specialised agency for national and international matters concerning education, research and innovation policy. The SERI has 280 members of staff and controls an annual budget of around CHF 4.5 billion. The head of the SERI is State Secretary Martina Hirayama. Numerous public and private stakeholders contribute to Switzerland’s federally structured system of education, research and innovation (ERI). They are responsible for performance, funding, legislation and strategic management. As
66-467: The Confederation at national and international forums. In addition, it is the national contact point for the recognition of foreign VET, PET and UAS qualifications, handling coordination between the various agencies involved. It is responsible for recognition of baccalaureates issued by cantonal baccalaureate schools. Finally, it works to ensure the comparability of VET and PET qualifications at both
77-535: The Confederation’s specialised agency for the ERI system, the SERI has the following remit: SERI pursues its remit in consultation with the cantons, professional organisations, higher education institutions and bodies as well as with other stakeholders involved in the promotion of research and innovation. SERI is responsible for relationships with national and international authorities and institutions. It also represents
88-567: The EU Framework Programmes. SwissCore is Switzerland's Brussels-based liaison and information office for cooperation in ERI and is funded by the SERI, the Swiss National Science Foundation and Innosuisse. Swissuniversities coordinates the Swiss activities of EURAXESS, a European initiative that supports researcher mobility and career development, which are funded by SERI. SERI was formed from
99-812: The Federal Council of Switzerland or on its own initiative and also acts as an evaluation body. The Information Service compiles information on topics in the area of ERI in Switzerland and abroad. The Work Programme 2020–2023 focuses on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the appropriate size and organisation of the Swiss ERI system, as well as on education, research and innovation in a digital society. The programme also includes evaluations, reviews and impact assessments. State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) within
110-512: The auspices of the broader-based Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) . Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER, German : Eidgenössisches Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung ; French : Département fédéral de l'économie, de la formation et de la recherche ; Italian : Dipartimento federale dell'economia, della formazione e della ricerca )
121-652: The national and international level. The SERI is also responsible for the Swiss Science Council (SSC), which is administratively attached to it. SERI has an annual budget for education, research and innovation of around CHF 4.5 billion. The SERI represents Switzerland's interests in the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation. It is supported in this task by three implementation partners: Euresearch , SwissCore and Swissuniversities . Euresearch receives funding from SERI to support Swiss-based researchers and innovators regarding participation in
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