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 BioPharma Asia 2010 16 to 19 March 2010 Showcase your company to the global industry in Asia's largest biopharma event under the umbrella of the Swiss Biotech Pavillion. 1st Asia-Pacific Graduate Course in Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine 12 to 15 April 2010 Following the footsteps of the prestigious Swiss course series, world renowned experts in the field of paediatrics and neonatal medicine will share their latest intensive care related expertise. Underwater World by Michel Roggo 25 June to 11 July 2010 During the International Water Week, immerse yourself into the breathtaking photographs by award winning Michel Roggo, provoking willingness to protect one of planet’s Earth most valuable resource: Water. Singapore International Water Week 28 June to 2 July 2010 Under the umbrella of the European Pavilion, set up by EuroCham, swissnex Singapore will showcase Swiss companies and research institutes. If you want to tell your story of success to various professionals at the water expo, you are welcome to join us.

	Switzerland St. Gallen Summer Study Programme 2010 4 to 26 June 2010 The Summer Study Programme (SSP) at the University of St. Gallen is a high calibre, 3.5-week integrated programme primarily for junior and senior undergraduate students from leading universities all over the world. Application deadline: 31 March 2010. EPFL International Summer Research Program 2010 5 July to 27 August 2010 The International Summer Research Program, targeting life sciences students with approximately 3 years of univeristy tranining, will give to the participants hands-on research experience on projects in one of the research labs and special  seminars/activities every Friday afternoon.  The program aims at attracting the best candidates and thus financial compensation may  be provided to cover successful candidates' living and travel expenses. Deadline for the application is the 1st of March 2010. Lucerne School of Business – International Bachelor and Master Courses Bachelor in Business Administration: a unique opportunity to study business with a truly international perspective. The program is offered in English. Deadline to apply: 30 April 2010. New Master in Business Administration with a major in Tourism: this course, also completely run in English, last two years and allows students to work up to 30%. Deadline to apply: 15 May 2010. ISEP Program 2010-2011 Registrations are now open for the International Senior Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ISEP) 2010/2011, with modules taking place in Switzerland, Cambridge, Shanghai and Singapore. Deadline for the application is the 26th of February 2010. SNSF Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne The School of Life Sciences at the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) is offering to host one or several Swiss National Science Foundation Assistant Professor(s) sponsored by the SNSF Professorships program from the Swiss National Science Foundation. Deadline for the submission is 1st March 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 Become a Fan of swissnex Singapore on and follow us on 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 Annual Report 2008 For a summary of our activities and to know more about swissnex Singapore, please have a look at our Annual Reports.

	Singapore and the region The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for international students at A*STAR, Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research. This award, providing a monthly stipend of SGD 1’500 for a research attachment period of 2 to 6 months, targets students in the later years of a Bachelor or Master level program. S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Masters Programmes The online application process (via NTU website) for the Master Programmes has opened in November 2009 and will close on the 28th of February 2010. 3rd Singapore Lipid Symposium 3 to 5 March 2010 Leading scientists from around the world will present their latest research advances in a workshop-style forum and in four main session. Program Asian Business Angel Forum 8 to 9 March 2010 The Asian Business Angel forum brings together for the first time early stage venture players and participants: angel networks, investors, start up companies, policy makers, fund managers, and investments professionals from across Asia, Europe and the US>. World Cities Summit 2010 – Liveable & Sustainable Cities for the Future 28 to 30 June 2010 World Cities Summit is a premier event that brings together practitioners and policy makers with leading experts in their field to identify innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing cities today. 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. 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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