In the spotlight ETH Zurich acts over bullying Switzerland’s leading university has moved to dismiss a professor accused of bullying and pledged wide-ranging measures to tackle the issue. This content was published on March 14, 2019 4:23 PM Mar 14, 2019 - 16:23
Opinion Climate strikes: why we scientists are getting involved Young people are going on a climate strike and researchers are supporting their cause. A climate scientist from the ETH Zurich examines the movement. By Reto Knutti
pleasant living Swiss cities retain top quality of life status Three Swiss cities feature in the top 10 of the latest Mercer quality of living ranking, which once again is top-heavy with European metropolises. This content was published on March 13, 2019 1:28 PM Mar 13, 2019 - 13:28
Asylum Eritreans stuck in Switzerland lose faith in a better future Thousands of failed asylum seekers cannot be sent back and refuse to return home voluntarily. Young Eritreans share their stories. By Marie Vuilleumier
Naturalisation Third-generation immigrants in no rush to take up Swiss citizenship Around 1,000 young people have applied for Swiss citizenship since the law changed one year ago to ease rules for third-generation immigrants. This content was published on March 12, 2019 3:40 PM Mar 12, 2019 - 15:40
Basel Carnival Confetti king explains his ‘labour of love’ Basel’s carnival is in full swing and confetti is raining down on the city’s streets. Much of it is made by Hans Rudolf Streiff. By Thomas Stephens (text)
Indian student blog Essential skills to make the most of Swiss university life Indian student Shubhangi wishes she had been more prepared to tackle student life and take advantage of opportunities. By Shubhangi Makkar, swissinfo.ch student blogger
activism Swiss youth undecided about how to tackle climate change Young Swiss want politicians to take radical measures to counter climate change, but they shy away from concrete ideas a survey has found. This content was published on March 11, 2019 11:08 AM Mar 11, 2019 - 11:08
Fasnacht 2019 Political (in)correctness lights up Basel carnival “To the end” is the motto of this year’s Basel carnival, which began on Monday at 4am. By Thomas Stephens (text)
'Find her, Woopy!' A day in the life of an avalanche dog Vali Meier skis off down the slope with canine colleague Woopy on his shoulders. Woopy is part of a long tradition of Swiss avalanche dogs. By Marcel Anderwert, SRF
Mind the gap Swiss workplace inequality, by the numbers We look at five areas in which women are still underrepresented, and how the Swiss compare internationally. By Alexandra Kohler
Week in Numbers Big money, big vehicles Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories. By swissinfo.ch
International Women’s Day Women take to the streets for their rights International Women’s Day has been marked in Switzerland with public protests, calls for equal pay and the overnight changing of street names. This content was published on March 8, 2019 8:52 PM Mar 8, 2019 - 20:52
Women and science Scientific research remains male-dominated Women remain underrepresented in science in Switzerland despite making inroads, an international comparison has shown. This content was published on March 8, 2019 5:39 PM Mar 8, 2019 - 17:39
Swiss father talks about working part-time Swiss father Stefan Barth shares his experience working part-time to spend more time with his 5-year old daughter Noelia.
