The research networks operating under the auspices of the KHKD/CHAD – Swiss Design Network (SDN), Swiss Artistic Research Network (SARN), Swiss Art Education (SFKP/SSPA) – bring together researchers from Swiss universities of art and design.
They create a platform for the discussion, coordination and communication of research activities within the community and beyond, organize work seminars and international conferences and also publish the result of these activities. They debate strategies, methods, themes and results of research in art and design, and also take part in international research debates and networks.
The research networks support the KHKD/CHAD as expert consultancy panels in their respective areas as political representation for Swiss universities of art and design.