18.02.25

Mobile Payment Extends its Leading Position

Almost one in three payments in Switzerland is made using a mobile device such as a cell phone, tablet, or smartwatch. However, cash is once again number one for on-site payments, as the latest "Swiss Payment Monitor" shows.

12.02.25

School of Management and Law Receives Coveted "Triple Crown"

ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is now accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). In addition to AACSB and EQUIS, the SML has received its third international accreditation, which gives it exclusive triple crown status.

12.02.25

“I learnt most of what I know on the job”

Stefan Flückiger has represented Switzerland at the highest international level. After a long career as a diplomat, the easy thing to do in retirement would be to sit back and enjoy life. Instead, he is more than happy to pass on his experience to…

10.02.25

Visit from Japan at the Institute of Computational Life Sciences (ICLS)

A project by ZHAW will be part of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. On February 4, the Centre for Cognitive Computing had the opportunity to present the project to WIRED Japan magazine.

03.02.25

DIZH Rapid Action Call “Smart Spaces”

The Digitalization Initiative of the Zurich Universities (DIZH) is funding digital-based solutions for residential, cultural, working, and educational spaces in its new call for proposals.

22.01.25

As open as possible, as protected as necessary

Sharing research data is an important part of open science. But what data can actually be shared? A cross-School project is looking for answers.

19.12.24

“Both science and society benefit from open science”

Today, universities have to make the results of their work freely accessible under the postulate of open science. While the opening up of information is desirable, it is not yet easy to realise.

11.12.24

City of Winterthur and ZHAW Datalab: From Data to Action

More than 100 representatives from the City of Winterthur and ZHAW attended the WinLab Brownbag Lunch to discuss the question: "How can we use data to shape the future of Winterthur?" After short presentations on open government data, data-driven…

11.12.24

Bringing Swiss Innovation to Life

As an innovation partner of Open-i, ZHAW took part in this year's conference at Kongresshaus Zurich at the end of November. The Swiss innovation platform Open-i promotes exchanges between business and science. Leading Swiss SMEs, start-ups and…

03.12.24

Automated Grading with AI?

In their Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW graduates from the ZHAW Data Science and Informatics programs analysed the automatic creation of open examination questions and their evaluation. They investigated various automatic grading systems and large language…

29.11.24

ZHAW digital Community Awards Two Winners

For the third time, the Digital Shaper Award took place in Zurich, where the ZHAW digital community honored two individuals from its midst. Marcela Ruiz and Nicole Krüger convinced with their impact and engagement, making a significant contribution…

26.11.24

DIZH funds new projects in the structure call

Five projects are being funded in the 2nd structure call of the DIZH Innovation Program. ZHAW researchers are leading or involved in four of those projects. As part of the funded structures, collaboration between the universities of the Canton of…

26.11.24

Robotic Expectations

Insights into assistive robots, autonomous drones, and a demo of the humanoid robot Unitree G1 were some of the highlights of an event co-organised by ZHAW digital, the University of Zurich, Lab42, and Mindfire. At two locations, more than 200…

06.11.24

ZHAW mandated once more as Leading House for the South Asia and Iran region

The ZHAW is pleased to announce its renewed mandate as Leading House South Asia and Iran for the period 2025 to 2028. During this third mandate period, the Leading House will continue to promote and foster research and innovation cooperation between…

25.09.24

Highlights from the Datalab Symposium 2024

The ZHAW Datalab facilitates Data Science courses, initiated the largest Data Science Conference in Switzerland, and brings together researchers from various ZHAW departments. At the Datalab Symposium 2024, Jasmin Saxer received an award for the most…

25.09.24

Artificial Intelligence and Asian Platforms are Changing Online Retail

Artificial intelligence is used by the majority of online retailers to create content, text for products, and translations. Asian platforms such as Temu are intensifying competition and putting many market players under economic pressure. Following…

12.09.24

Carbon-fibre-reinforced concrete panels: Reusable, filigree and flexible

Filigree carbon concrete panels developed by the ZHAW are now being used in building construction for the first time. This innovation allows for significant CO2 and material savings and provides the basis for a flexible system with components that…

22.08.24

Mobile payment in 1st place for the first time

Mobile payments have taken the top spot among all payment methods in Switzerland for the first time, measured by turnover and the number of all transactions, according to the latest Swiss Payment Monitor from the ZHAW and the University of St.Gallen.

05.07.24

The ground beneath our feet as the energy storage of the future

In order to reduce CO₂ emissions and curb climate change, it will be essential to expand renewable energies. However, without storage for surplus solar or wind power, it will not be possible to turn the energy transition into reality. An important…

24.06.24

ZHAW, UNEP and ETH release their report on the "Digital Public Infrastructure for Environmental Sustainability"

At the "World Summit on the Information Society" representatives from ZHAW, the United Environment Program (UNEP) and ETH Zurich presented their report on digital public infrastructure. It focuses on the pivotal role of environmental monitoring data,…