Switzerland and the UK have a long-standing relationship with common political and economic values, which form the basis for successful cooperation in many fields. Our two countries share a number of strengths: both are world leaders in innovation, research and education, and home to international financial centres and world-leading cultural institutions. #WeAreSwitzerland is an initiative by the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom to forge new synergies between Switzerland and the UK across innovation, science, culture, economy and politics.We are innovative. We are creative. We are sustainable. We are committed. We are connected.We are Switzerland.
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Switzerland and the UK have a long-standing relationship with common political and economic values, which form the basis for successful cooperation in many fields. Our two countries share a number of strengths: both are world leaders in innovation, research and education, and home to international financial centres and world-leading cultural institutions. #WeAreSwitzerland is an initiative by the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom to forge new synergies between Switzerland and the UK across innovation, science, culture, economy and politics.We are innovative. We are creative. We are sustainable. We are committed. We are connected.We are Switzerland.
On 15 November 2022, Ambassador Leitner was invited by the Oxford International Relations Society to deliver an address at Lincoln College, Oxford on how research, innovation and sustainability shape the role Switzerland plays on the global stage. Below you'll find the full text of his speech.
Switzerland’s focus on research, innovation, and sustainability on the global stage - Ambassador Leitner's Speech at the University of Oxford
On 15 November 2022, Ambassador Leitner was invited by the Oxford International Relations Society to deliver an address at Lincoln College, Oxford on how research, innovation and sustainability shape the role Switzerland plays on the global stage. Below you'll find the full text of his speech.
The Swiss Fintech VENTURE LEADERS are 10 of the most promising Swiss Fintech startups, selected for a business development roadshow in London. From the 28th November to 2nd December, the Venture Leaders will be in town to meet investors, corporations, Fintech experts and UK entrepreneurs, as well as to explore the UK market.
Swiss Fintech VENTURE LEADERS 2022
The Swiss Fintech VENTURE LEADERS are 10 of the most promising Swiss Fintech startups, selected for a business development roadshow in London. From the 28th November to 2nd December, the Venture Leaders will be in town to meet investors, corporations, Fintech experts and UK entrepreneurs, as well as to explore the UK market.
On 18 October 2022, Ambassador Leitner was invited by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Sally Mapstone and the Swiss Society at St Andrews University to deliver an address on the topic of Swiss science, research and innovation policy. Below you'll find the full text of his speech - "A Small Country with Big Ideas: Science, Innovation and Skills as Drivers of Switzerland’s Economic Success".
A Small Country with Big Ideas - Ambassador Leitner's Speech at the University of St Andrews
On 18 October 2022, Ambassador Leitner was invited by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Sally Mapstone and the Swiss Society at St Andrews University to deliver an address on the topic of Swiss science, research and innovation policy. Below you'll find the full text of his speech - "A Small Country with Big Ideas: Science, Innovation and Skills as Drivers of Switzerland’s Economic Success".
The 6th annual Cyber Symposium 2022 was organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in London, the Defence Attaché Office and the Swiss Business Hub UK+Ireland.
The 6th annual Cyber Symposium 2022
The 6th annual Cyber Symposium 2022 was organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in London, the Defence Attaché Office and the Swiss Business Hub UK+Ireland.
On 21 September 2022, the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK hosted a Sustainable Finance Event on the topic of Nature and Biodiversity in the run-up to the Building Bridges conference that took place in Geneva from 3 – 6 October.
Sustainable Finance: Shaping our Economy towards a Nature-Positive Future
On 21 September 2022, the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK hosted a Sustainable Finance Event on the topic of Nature and Biodiversity in the run-up to the Building Bridges conference that took place in Geneva from 3 – 6 October.
As part of the #WeAreSwitzerland tour of the UK, the Embassy, in co-operation with the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC), visited Manchester to highlight Switzerland’s strong economic footprint in the Northern Powerhouse.
Switzerland’s Footprint in the Northern Powerhouse
As part of the #WeAreSwitzerland tour of the UK, the Embassy, in co-operation with the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC), visited Manchester to highlight Switzerland’s strong economic footprint in the Northern Powerhouse.
Swiss Selection Edinburgh by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer: solo performer Lea Whitcher, duo Trixa Arnold & Ilja Komarov and performance company Pintozor brought an eclectic mix of multi-disciplinary work to the Festival from 3 to 27 August 2022.
Swiss Selection Edinburgh 2022
Swiss Selection Edinburgh by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer: solo performer Lea Whitcher, duo Trixa Arnold & Ilja Komarov and performance company Pintozor brought an eclectic mix of multi-disciplinary work to the Festival from 3 to 27 August 2022.
With poets visiting from Switzerland and based in the UK, this event brought ‘Typoetry: Rethink-Rebuild’ to an inspiring close. This event was part of Newham Word Festival (4-17 July 2022).
Discover the performances of Typoetry's closing event
With poets visiting from Switzerland and based in the UK, this event brought ‘Typoetry: Rethink-Rebuild’ to an inspiring close. This event was part of Newham Word Festival (4-17 July 2022).
With entrepreneur and founder of Women of Wearables, Marija Butkovic (UK) and Kelly Vero (CH), Chief Creative Officer at Dazlus AG.
Female Future Podcast - Episode 1: FemTech
With entrepreneur and founder of Women of Wearables, Marija Butkovic (UK) and Kelly Vero (CH), Chief Creative Officer at Dazlus AG.
In our new #CabpoolAmbassador series, Ambassador Leitner interviews a range of personalities from different fields in the back of our electric-powered Swiss cab!
Cabpool Ambassador Episode 1 - Professor Dame Sarah Springman
In our new #CabpoolAmbassador series, Ambassador Leitner interviews a range of personalities from different fields in the back of our electric-powered Swiss cab!