We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ernst Buschor, who passed away on 21 October 2023 (aged 80). Ernst was a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 2003-2013. He was one of the most courageous politicians and the pioneer of new public management in Switzerland. He continues to have a profound […]

The research consortium S-CLEVER+ has published a tri-national report, focused on Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It examined the ways in which schools and educational institutions handled the challenges of COVID-19, from the digital adaptations undertaken in the classroom to regional, system-wide policies. This research was supported by the Foundation in order to provide insights and evidence- […]

Our latest What We Learn newsletter is here! We look back over the past few months and mark key moments such as the launch of our Swiss Research Consortium, The Digital Museum of Learning’s multisensory exhibition as part of Zurich’s Long Night of the Museums, and the launch of our Learning Ecosystems Map tool developed in partnership with Nexial.  Read the […]

The Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development: Result of the trusted partnership between the University of Zurich and the Jacobs Foundation In 2003, almost exactly 20 years ago, a groundbreaking idea was born between the then President of the University of Zurich (UZH), Hans Weder, and the entrepreneur and benefactor Klaus J. Jacobs: the establishment of […]

Applications are now open for the 2022 LEAP challenge! The challenge will support strong evidence-based innovations to re-engage students and provide them with the educational support they need to thrive in the wake of learning disruptions.

Applications are now open for the 2022 LEAP challenge! The challenge will support strong evidence-based innovations to re-engage students and provide them with the educational support they need to thrive in the wake of learning disruptions.

10 organizations have been selected by MIT Solve and the Jacobs Foundation to address global learning challenges as the 2023 LEAP Project Host winners. In May 2022, the Jacobs Foundation, launched LEAP (Leveraging Evidence for Action to Promote change), a global initiative that brings together researchers and social entrepreneurs to support education organizations to generate evidence and

Jacobs Foundation launches new research consortium to advance equity in Swiss primary schools by maximizing the opportunities in the digitalization of education The Jacobs Foundation has launched a new research consortium that will focus on digital learning environments and cross-curricular competencies in Swiss primary schools. The ongoing transformation of educational systems, accelerated by the pandemic,

Our latest What We Learn newsletter includes updates about the Foundation in action, news from across our network, our insights, and a list of what the team at the Foundation are reading and listening to. Highlights include the launch of our 2022 Annual Report, the Jacobs Foundation Conference, our MOU with the Colombian Government, the