swissnex Singapore

swissnex Singapore, previously Swiss House Singapore, is an information, coordination and networking platform of the Embassy of Switzerland bridging knowledge and competencies in science, education, art and innovation between Switzerland, Singapore and South-East Asia.

This new corporate identity reflects the willingness of the Swiss government to create a strong common brand allowing the existing as well as the future platforms to efficiently function, interact and be recognized as outposts of the Swiss Knowledge Network.

This web site provides information on swissnex Singapore and on science, education, art and innovation in Switzerland and Singapore.


	Upcoming and ongoing events Welcome Event for students from Switzerland 3 September 2010 At the traditional networking event swissnex Singapore welcomes the new exchange students from Switzerland at Biopolis, one of the most dynamic research hubs in South East Asia. High Fashion in Equations @ Digital Nights 2010 17 Sep to 26 Sep 2010 In the context of the first edition of Digital Nights, a grand showcase of visual and digital arts, swissnex Singapore invites you to visit the exhibition presented by the Swiss research laboratory MIRAlab, in collaboration with the IMI (Institute of Media Innovation of the Nanyang Technological University), in a unique event allying interactive media, art and fashion in Sculpture Square, one of Singapore’s cultural landmarks. Study in Europe 2010 16 October 2010 swissnex Singapore invites you to come and visit the Swiss Booth at the Study in Europe Education Fair, organized by the European Union delegation to Singapore, where you can learn more about studying in Switzerland. ArchiFest 2010 18 Oct to 3 Nov 2010 Discover the kick-off workshop by ETHZ and NUS in the frame of the Future Cities Laboratory of the Singapore ETH Campus, at this annual Architecture Festival. Climate Trail Exhibition 27 Oct 2010 to 14 Nov 2010 Explore the latest scientific findings on climate change and learn about the Swiss way to protect our environment, in an inspiring exhibition to be located at major central locations and parks in Singapore. Singapore International Energy Week 2010 2 Nov 2010 to 4 Nov 2010 Come and visit the Swiss Booth at the Clean Energy Expo 2010 where Swiss research institutes and companies active in the field of sustainable energy showcase their activities and products.

	Switzerland Invitation for Singaporean Students in Switzerland October 29 – November 01 2010 The Singapore Student Association in Germany is eager to expand its reach to students in Switzerland and invites Singapore students to join its discovery trip to Dresden from 29 October to 1 November 2010. Please register here. The Glion Colloquium June 2011, Glion, Switzerland Over the past decade the Glion Colloquium has established itself as an influential think tank on higher education issues, in particular related to research intensive universities. Every two years the colloquium brings together in Glion, Switzerland, around twenty leaders from renowned universities and university organizations, along with influential figures from business and government, especially from Northern America and Europe, but also from leading institutions in other parts of the world. SwissParks.ch Workshop The Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme This programme aims at developing an intellectual exchange between academics from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the faculty of the Graduate Institute Of International And Development Studies Geneva. Deadline to apply for Autumn Semester: 31 March 2010 Deadline to apply for Spring Semester: 31 October 2010 Courses in English at The Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich Fall Semester 2010 The Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich offers again a wide range of lectures conducted in English in the autumn semester 2010. Courses offered include modules in Legal Theory, Comparative Private Law, Islamic and Eastern Law, Introduction to Swiss Law, Financial Markets & Institutions, Law and Economics of Intellectual Property, European Economic Law, International and European Financial Law, Constitutions Compared, Human Rights and International Relations (incl. dispute settlement). Geneva International Students' Program (GISP) 21 February to May 27 2011 GISP's unique design combines intensive French language courses with a series of lectures and seminars taught in English on subjects and issues relating to Geneva and its incredibly rich historical and contemporary influence. These include international law and international organizations, the intellectual and cultural history of Geneva, and the present-day political, economic and social situation of Switzerland within Europe. Application deadline: 1 November 2010. swiTT Report The Swiss Technology Transfer Association Report gives an overview of the activities of Swiss public research institutions from two main areas, namely research collaborations with private or public partners, and the commercialization of research results from these public research institutions. Swiss National Science Foundation Research Funding Opportunities The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has a wide range of research funding programs at its disposal, among them: Fellowships for Advanced researchers International Short Research visits Study in Switzerland If you are interested in studying in Switzerland, please find more information about the different opportunities here.


	News Annual Report 2009 For a summary of our activities and to know more about swissnex Singapore, please have a look at our Annual Report. Become a Fan of swissnex Singapore on Facebook and follow us on twitter ETH Alumni: Get connected in Singapore The ETH Alumni association is looking for former ETHZ students interested in launching a chapter in Singapore. The idea is to provide a platform to like-minded people interested in networking, in activities including company visits, get-togethers and sports, as well as information about their Alma Mater. Drop a line to Hans Jäger and you will be informed about all upcoming activities. swissnex – Schweizer Wissenschaft in Asien swissnex common Web Portal swissnex common web portal is now online at www.swissnex.org

	Singapore and the region Scientific visits to Europe 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011 The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian professional scientists, including early career researchers, to visit Europe and to collaborate with European researchers 8th Global Summit of National Bioethics Advisory Bodies 26 to 27 July 2010 The Bioethics Advisory Committee, together with the Ministry of Health, Singapore, will be hosting this biennial event, which started in 1996 as an initiative of the U.S. National Bioethics Advisory Commission and the French Comité Consultatif National d'Ethique.The event will take place in the frame of the 10th World Congress of Bioethics . 6th World Congress on Biomechanics 2010 1 to 6 August 2010 The Congress, which will cover a wide field of application, from the molecular level right up to the whole body system, will be held in conjunction with the 14th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME) 2010, and the 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Biomechanics (APBiomech) 2010. Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2010 7 to 8 October 2010 Presented by the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Singapore Business Federation, Global Entrepolis @ Singapore returns for the 7th edition in October 2010. IOF Regionals – 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting 10 to 13 December 2010 Organised in conjunction with the opening of IOF’s new Asia Pacific Office in Singapore, the meeting promises a stimulating scientific programme featuring plenary lectures by key international experts and thought leaders from the Asia Pacific region.

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