zwitsernet — Swiss Education, Research & Innovation Network in the Netherlands

Who we are

About zwitsernet

zwitsernet is a foundation (Stichting) that brings together Swiss and Swiss-connected scientists, students and professionals across the Netherlands. It fosters collaboration, exchange and innovation, serving as an academic bridge between Switzerland and the Netherlands.

The network promotes knowledge-sharing, supports mobility and strengthens institutional links.

Through its six local chapters in Dutch university cities, zwitsernet organises academic events, facilitates research collaboration and promotes the values of Swiss educational excellence across the Netherlands.

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The Name

What ZWITSERNet Stands For

Z

Zwitsers

W

Wetenschap

I

Innovatie

T

Technologie

S

Science, Students & Skills

E

Education

R

Research

N

Network in the Netherlands

What We Provide

What zwitsernet Offers

Platform for collaboration among Swiss researchers and professionals in the Netherlands

Increased visibility of Swiss-Dutch scientific cooperation

Forum to engage with Swiss institutions, policymakers and partners

Support for early-career researchers through mentoring and networking

Access to funding opportunities (NWO, SNF, Weave, ENLIGHT, IDEA League)

Connections with the Swiss-Dutch Business Council (SDBC)

Institutional Network

Our Partners & Institutions

zwitsernet operates in close partnership with leading Swiss institutions and the Swiss Embassy in The Hague.

Swiss Embassy The Hague

Across the Netherlands

Our Chapters

zwitsernet is active across six Dutch university cities. Each chapter is led by a focal point embedded within the local academic environment, organising events and fostering connections between Swiss and Dutch researchers and students.

Stay Connected Student Network

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Delft

Massimo Mastrangeli Associate Professor in Microelectronics

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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

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Eindhoven

Irena Zivkovic Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering

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Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

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Groningen

Adrian Favero Assistant Professor in European Politics and Society

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University of Groningen

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Maastricht

Christoph Meng Head of Research Support Office

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Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

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Utrecht

Sandra Hauswirth Post Doctoral Researcher

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Utrecht University

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Wageningen

Daniel Probst Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics

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Wageningen University & Research

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Student stream

Student ZWITSERNet

Julia Weschke President, Student ZWITSERNet

Student ZWITSERNet is the student organisation of zwitsernet, run by and for students at Dutch universities.

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Leadership

National Board

zwitsernet is led by a national board of Swiss academics and professionals based in the Netherlands.

Didier Meuwly

President

Principal Scientist at the Netherlands Forensic Institute, Chair of Forensic Biometrics at the University of Twente

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George Papafotiou

Vice President

Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Director of Operations at the School of Business and Economics, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

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