Membership

Become part of our nationwide network of academic nutrition professionals in Switzerland.

Your place in the network

As a SWAN member, you are part of a unique, nationwide community uniting nutrition professionals from all academic disciplines.

Diverse network

Connect with nutrition professionals from various fields such as research, education, consultancy, industry, and prevention. Benefit from interdisciplinary exchange and fresh perspectives.

Exclusive events and training programmes

Expand your knowledge, forge new contacts, and draw inspiration from each other’s career paths. We offer access to exciting specialist and networking events as well as interesting excursions.

Professional guidance and mentoring

We are committed to your personal growth. Use our mentoring programme, benefit from job postings, and find support with career questions through our community and working groups.

Co-creation and visibility

Get involved in working groups, present yourself in the SWAN Foyer or via LivePorträts, and actively help shape the future of our association with your personal expertise.

Exchange Groups

In our working and exchange groups, members create value for members – with commitment, professional expertise, and a joy in exchange.

Self-employed

A dedicated space for self-employed nutrition professionals – for sharing experiences regarding challenges and opportunities of self-employment.

International

The International Network Group provides a space for international members – fostering networking, belonging and professional integration in Switzerland.

More than a network

SWAN membership offers more than just networking.

Journals & Newsletter

As a SWAN member, you gain access to discounted subscriptions and complimentary publications in the field of nutrition – including SVDE ASDD Info, Ernährungs Umschau, and the newsletter from ernaehrungsexpertise.ch.

Continuing Education

Profit from discounted registration fees for selected training events in nutrition science across the D-A-CH region.

Joint Memberships

Benefit from discounted joint memberships with our partner organisations GESKES, VDOE, and VEÖ – including access to their training programmes, journals, and events.

Co-creation and visibility

Get involved in working groups, present yourself in the SWAN Foyer or via LivePorträts, and actively help shape the future of our association with your personal expertise.

Further information

Do you have questions about membership, costs, or combined memberships?

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