20.06.24

Planetary Health episode 6: Exponential food technology – revolutionising edibles

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, 170 kilograms of food are thrown away per person in Switzerland every year – the highest figure anywhere in Europe. This has to change. Exponential food technology opens the doors to a food system…

13.06.24

Grasshoppers, dementia, fake videos and more: ZHAW digital funds 7 new research projects

As part of the “Digital Futures Fund for Research”, ZHAW digital funds seven new research projects in the area of digital transformation.

13.06.24

More flexible planning, less exhaustion

If healthcare professionals are unable to recover sufficiently, this not only impacts their personal well-being, but also has a significant effect on the quality of care they can provide. Simple measures such as more flexible shift planning could…

12.06.24

Academia-Industry Training India 2024: Applications now open

Applications for the Academia-Industry Training India 2024 are now open. The program enables access to one of the most promising markets and intellectual capitals in applied research. It is aimed at young researchers and founding members of…

06.06.24

Downsizing Remains a Challenge for “Empty Nesters”

“Empty nesters” – people whose children no longer live at home – have the greatest potential for downsizing their living space. Nevertheless, this potential is only exploited to a limited extent. These are the findings of a study conducted by ZHAW in…

04.06.24

ZHAW helps unravel some of the universe’s greatest mysteries with generative AI

Switzerland is part of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international organisation that is building two of the largest radio telescopes in the world. The Swiss consortium for the SKAO (SKACH), comprised of ten Swiss institutions,…

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…