31.05.24

ZHAW researchers win Best Paper Award at the Swiss Conference on Data Science SDS 2024

The Swiss Conference on Data Science (SDS) is Switzerland’s premier event for Applied Data Science. It brings together leaders, scientists and business experts. This year’s conference focused on open AI models, data visualisations and more. ZHAW…

30.05.24

ZHAW digital celebrates its fifth anniversary

The strategic initiative has existed for five years and will continue for another five years. Under the motto “Five years of future”, ZHAW digital celebrated with workshops, an exhibition and an evening event.

29.05.24

"Here, you can research for practice"

Making the financial world more sustainable: Julia Meyer is actively working to achieve this goal – and has probably been doing so for longer than many other experts in the world of finance. With her research, the Professor of Sustainable Finance…

24.05.24

First ZHAW Datalab Meetup on the topic of Quantum Machine Learning

The first ZHAW Datalab Meetup focussed on the topic of quantum machine learning - from theory to practical application.

17.05.24

ZHAW Datalab is scientific partner of the Swiss Conference on Data Science

The IEEE Swiss Conference on Data Science (SDS) is the most important conference for applied data science in Switzerland. 11 years ago, the ZHAW Datalab kickstarted this event – this year it is the scientific partner and Datalab members are present…

16.05.24

Many new ZHAW projects funded by the DIZH

In the 3rd Project Call of the DIZH Innovation Program, 14 projects are being funded. Six of those projects are led by ZHAW researchers, and further ZHAW researchers are involved in three other projects. The projects explore innovative approaches in…

02.05.24

Swissnex network visits the ZHAW

A Swissnex delegation spent a day at the ZHAW as part of the Swissnex Annual Meeting 2024. The delegation showed great interest in what the ZHAW has to offer, particularly at the interface of digitalisation, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

19.04.24

“Nature and the city are intertwined”

How can urban and natural regeneration succeed? And is it possible to reconcile nature conservation interests with the way we spend our leisure time? Two ZHAW experts from the areas of urban planning and environmental engineering address these…

10.04.24

Context is Crucial for Sustainable Purchasing Decisions

The Swiss population is increasingly buying second-hand clothing and electronic devices. Despite this, sustainable alternatives often miss out owing to the price, levels of consumer knowledge, or lack of transparency. According to a ZHAW study, it is…

22.03.24

ZHAW graduates win the Audience Award of the National Siemens Excellence Award 2024

Their Bachelor's thesis won the public vote: ZHAW graduates Martin Oswald and Tenzin Samdrup Langdun win the National Siemens Excellence Award 2024 with their AI model for better detection of thyroid cancer! The prize thus returns to the ZHAW School…

20.03.24

Call for research projects on digital transformation

In the new “Digital Futures Fund (DFF) for Research” call, the initiative “ZHAW digital” looks for research projects that address topics of digital transformation. A separate call for education funding will be launched at a later date.

14.03.24

Abusive lawsuits against journalists in Switzerland

A ZHAW study has investigated the threats SLAPP lawsuits pose to the Swiss media sector, showing how abusive legal action of this kind can intimidate or even muzzle journalists. Although only a small number of editorial departments are directly…

06.03.24

Sustainable Investments Failing to Meet Customer Expectations

Sustainable investments are becoming increasingly popular with residents of Switzerland. Two out of three people want their Pillar 3a financial investments to be sustainable. However, a ZHAW study reveals that these investment products seldom…

22.02.24

Significantly Fewer Cash Payments Nowadays

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swiss population has been using cash much less frequently. Mobile payments, however, are growing steadily and used almost as frequently as cash. The Swiss Payment Monitor conducted by the ZHAW and…

16.02.24

Great opportunity for entrepreneurs!

If you’re an early-stage startup or nonprofit organization looking for non-dilutive funding and mentorship, check out our friends at >>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition. With your innovative idea, you have the chance to win up to…

08.02.24

ZHAW involved in the world’s most powerful neutron source in Sweden

The European Spallation Source is used to investigate material properties and processes at an atomic level in the fields of medicine, renewable energies and quantum computing. ZHAW researchers have developed protection systems for this one-of-a-kind…

07.02.24

10 DIZH projects for more visibility and networking

As part of the 1st Outreach Call in the DIZH innovation program, 10 projects are being funded that increase the visibility of digital innovations and promote a discourse on their impact. The ZHAW is involved in six of the projects.

01.02.24

ZHAW digital funds 14 new projects

14 new projects are being funded by ZHAW digital as part of the Digital Futures Fund (DFF). These include projects for internal digital transformation and innovative research projects.

18.01.24

Swiss Global AI Award 2023 presented to Yann LeCun

Congratulations to Yann LeCun for winning the Global Swiss AI Award for his outstanding global impact in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The French computer scientist is one of the pioneers of machine learning and is currently Vice…

15.01.24

150 years of engineering education in Winterthur: Anniversary with numerous events

The success story of engineering education in Winterthur began in 1874 with the founding of Switzerland's first technical college. The present-day ZHAW School of Engineering and the Department of Architecture, Design, and Civil Engineering at ZHAW…