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On this page you will find interesting information about the geography and shape of Switzerland, as well as about people and facts associated with swisstopo.
You will also find articles from our annual publication «Folio». The various contributions deal with a different focus topic each year. «Folio» is published in paper form, as a downloadable PDF and in a more detailed version for the web.
After obtaining a doctorate: entering the non-academic labour market
Camille Litty and Joan Sturm both chose to study for a doctorate. Today they are employed by swisstopo. They have returned to the business world after completing their high-level studies. Joint interview.
Data science applied to geodata
Methods for collecting, entering and analysing data with a spatial reference are evolving rapidly. However, it is not easy for public administrations to gain access to the results of research. As innovation project manager, Roxane Pott is head of the Swiss Territorial Data Lab (STDL) team. Together with her team she promotes a collaborative way of innovation.
Beyond the national borders
In November 2023, swisstopo opened its doors to the Vice Chairwoman of the National Boundary Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. Mrs Nguyen Thi Huong was accompanied by a delegation of specialists in border issues.
«Becoming a student again at the age of 40? My best career decision!»
After a professional reorientation, Monika Allemann now works as a specialist for information systems at swisstopo.
Preserving the legacy of Switzerland’s landscapes
During the past 175 years, swisstopo has been documenting Switzerland’s topographic development. Lea Dauwalder is well acquainted with the diversity of this historical heritage. She is responsible for the restoration and conservation of swisstopo’s map collection – a manual task that calls for a great deal of precision and attention to detail.
Focus on women
Women have been working in technical professions, geoinformatics and, namely, the field of geoinformation for a long time now. So we choose to turn our attention to the women in our federal office.
The topics ‹Geology› and ‹Geo-resources› get a new look!
The topic ‹Geology› has been given a new look and a new structure.
Wilderswil bypass
Our geodata are continuously being updated. The «Wilderswil bypass» project is now complete and the new routes are already visible on our online maps.
In search of data beneath the ground
What lies beneath the ground is still largely unknown – but it does provide a significant heat source. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy is supporting projects aimed at increasing the use of geothermal energy. At the same time, this is yielding geodata that is of great value for swisstopo.
Geodata to support digitalisation in the construction sector
The objective of the «building information modelling» method is to digitalise and network the construction sector. Geodata form a fundamental basis for this method. armasuisse Real Estate and swisstopo are implementing the project in an innovative way.
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