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…

14.01.24

A fitness programme for your wallet

Money worries can negatively impact a person’s well-being. A study conducted by the School of Management and Law has investigated the topic of financial well-being. The study also shows how you can feel more at ease with your financial situation.

11.01.24

Four start-up projects receive DIZH funding

As part of the DIZH Founder Call, four ZHAW projects will be funded that aim to establish a start-up or spin-off.

08.12.23

Successful launch of the “Swiss AI Initiative”

A collaboration between ZHAW, ETH, EPFL, and other Swiss universities and research organisations brings together Switzerland’s AI expertise. The researchers will use the new supercomputer “Alps” to build ethical and transparent AI systems that have…

05.12.23

Climate change, health, education: 12 researchers start their DIZH Fellowships

For the fifth time, DIZH Fellowships have been awarded to outstanding ZHAW researchers who wish to work on digital transformation projects in a research cluster.

30.11.23

ZHAW publishes first university-wide sustainability report

With its sustainability report, the ZHAW shows how sustainable development is anchored in governance, research and education at the university. Secondly, the report provides a transparent insight into university operations with data on energy,…

06.11.23

Ten sciencepreneurs to validate their innovative concepts in India

The Academia-Industry Training India programme of the Leading House South Asia and Iran is about to enter its next stage, with ten sciencepreneurs from Switzerland set to travel to Bengaluru at the end of November. They will explore the potential of…

01.11.23

DIZH funding for long-term projects: Apply now!

The Structure Call in the DIZH Innovation Program supports long-term innovation structures over a period of up to 5 years.