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Child Protection Switzerland launches final phase of national prevention campaign against parental violence
Federal Statistical Office projects significant decrease in primary school teacher demand from 2027, linked to falling birth rates and expected 7% reduction in pupil numbers by 2034.
Switzerland's ETH Zurich retains its position as continental Europe's leading university, while University of Lausanne achieves its highest-ever ranking.
Over 37,000 students petition against proposed doubling of university registration fees and education austerity measures in 2027 budget package.
Nationwide student demonstrations erupt against proposed doubling of university registration fees, as petition challenging higher education austerity measures reaches Federal Chancellery.
Head of German-speaking Switzerland's School Principals Association advocates complete social media ban for minors, comparing digital platforms' impact to substance addiction.
Nationwide student demonstrations against proposed doubling of university registration fees and education austerity measures, with over 37,000 signing protest petition.
University of Geneva study reveals 40-minute sleep increase and improved academic performance when teenagers restrict evening smartphone use.
Nationwide student demonstrations culminate in Bern as Swiss Students' Union protests planned education funding reductions, with 35,000 signing petition against cuts.
Swiss students stage coordinated demonstrations across major cities, submitting 35,000-signature petition against planned education funding reductions
Research shows 40-minute increase in sleep and improved exam results when teenagers restricted from evening smartphone use
Federal government considers law requiring German-speaking cantons to maintain French instruction in primary schools
Federal government considers legislation to enforce French language teaching in German-speaking cantons to maintain national cohesion
Zurich becomes latest German-speaking canton to eliminate early French instruction, challenging Switzerland's traditional multilingual education policy.
The Swiss National Science Foundation implements savings measures for 2026-2028, affecting research funding and scientific careers due to federal budget reductions.
St. Gallen becomes the second major Swiss canton to vote for delaying French language education to secondary school, challenging national language harmony policies.
SNSF implements savings measures for 2026-2028 due to federal budget constraints, affecting research funding and scientific career development programs.
Switzerland demonstrates professional excellence with 11 medals at Euro Skills in Denmark, including 6 gold medals across various technical and professional fields.
Zurich's decision to eliminate French instruction in primary schools raises concerns about national cohesion and Switzerland's multilingual tradition
New legislation introduces 'Professional Bachelor' and 'Professional Master' designations for vocational qualifications, aiming to enhance the status of practical education.
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