swissuniversities - the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities - is the common voice of the Swiss universities and promotes cooperation and coordination between the universities (36) and the various types of universities.

The Rectors' Conference has the following duties and responsibilities:
- It issues statements related to the affairs of the Swiss Conference of Higher Education Institutions and submits requests to the latter on behalf of the universities.
- In addition, it represents the interests of the Swiss universities at the national and international levels.
- It can take on mandates from the federal government as well as programme and project management.
- Furthermore, the Rectors' Conference maintains an information centre for the academic recognition of the equivalence of domestic and foreign university diplomas (Swiss ENIC; responsibility for issuing professional licences remains reserved to political institutions).

swissuniversities

Effingerstrasse 15 serves as a hub for scientific policy development and international relations in higher education.

Effingerstrasse 15

Luciana Vaccaro

This department focuses on governance and policy related to higher education institutions.

Higher Education Affairs

This department focuses on promoting and implementing open science practices and policies.

Open Science

This department evaluates and oversees open science practices and data sharing initiatives.

Open Science Review

This department focuses on the development and implementation of policies related to health and education sectors.

Health and Education Policy

This department assists in the academic and scientific research processes by providing necessary support and resources.

Research Support

This department provides guidance and expertise on safeguarding information and technology systems against cyber threats.

swissuniversities

Org chart

Teams

Higher Education Affairs

Open Science

Open Science Review

Health and Education Policy

Research Support

Cybersecurity Advisory

Offices

swissuniversities

Org chart

Teams

Higher Education Affairs

Open Science

Open Science Review

Health and Education Policy

Research Support

Cybersecurity Advisory

Offices

Related companies