AUS is dedicated to fostering and growing practical research skills and competencies for its students and faculty members.
Research Vision & MissionThe Research Committee believes that the vision for research and scholarly activity at AUS should be to:
- Transform AUS into a recognized center for applied research in Switzerland that leverages regional intellectual, social, cultural, and economic assets for global impact.
The AUS Research mission is to
increase the visibility and impact of applied research at AUS by fostering students' and faculty members' research skills and competencies.
Three major thematic areas are put forward as Research Strategic Pillars with specific goals and directions for each. Specifically, the AUS Research strategic pillars are:
- Visibility: Improve communication about AUS Research internally and externally.
- Impact: Introduce internal process changes to increase research resources and productivity impact.
- Leadership: Increase support for fostering research skills and competencies for students and faculty members.