12.05.20

New Assistant Professor for Nursing Science

Dr. Rahel Naef has been appointed Assistant Professor for Implementation Science in Nursing Science at the University of Zurich. The Assistant Professorship is being co-financed by the ZHAW and, along with the joint doctoral programme, will…

07.05.20

Effective tools against domestic crises

One of the most challenging tasks faced by outpatient care services is the support of those affected in domestic crises. André Fringer, Co-Head of the Nursing Science Research Unit at the School of Health Professions, has published a study (in German…

29.04.20

Playful therapy with robot-based hand training

The Occupational Therapy research unit is investigating whether training with the GripAble robot could usefully supplement the treatment of people who have suffered a hand injury. The GripAble is a handgrip equipped with sensors with which patients…

27.04.20

Outside in, Not Inside out: How Companies’ Perspective on Sustainability Is Reversing

For the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved, companies must change their way of thinking. In the current issue of the SML magazine COMPETENCE, Herbert Winistörfer talks about the change from an "inside-out perspective" to an…

23.04.20

Zoom In: Donny Hamilton

In an interview, Donny Hamilton, management member at Hamilton Bonaduz AG and IEMBA student at the ZHAW, gives exclusive insights into how Hamilton Bonaduz AG operates in the current corona situation.

22.04.20

International aquaponics cooperation

The circulatory system plays a key role in food supply and in the management of global challenges. What challenges are commercial applications of aquaponics technology facing?

20.04.20

Lesley Spiegel becomes first Managing Director of the DIZH

Lesley Spiegel will commence her work as the first Managing Director of the Digitisation Initiative of the Zurich universities (DIZH) on 20 April, 2020. She will develop the DIZH office and support the activities of the initiative in all areas.

19.04.20

ZHAW Managers Survey

COVID-19: Swiss companies in the Corona crisis

08.04.20

Looking for New Antibiotics: New Video Online

Find out how the project team of ZHAW and ETHZ wants to discover new antibiotics.

02.04.20

Food chain model

The production, processing and distribution of food account for between 20% and 30% of environmental effects in Switzerland. In order to significantly reduce the impact of food waste in a targeted manner, a model is being developed at the ZHAW with…

23.03.20

EU project «FCHgo!»: Generating new energy in a playful manner

Hydrogen and fuel cells are popular when it comes to environmentally friendly energy generation. However, teaching children the principles behind such technologies isn't easy. The international «FCHgo!» project supports teachers in doing just…

12.03.20

Ready-made meals: Environmentally harmful junk food?

The ready-made meal market is growing despite its negative reputation. But is this bad reputation justified? The ConviFood cooperation project has looked at this question. On the basis of life-cycle assessments, the Life-Cycle Assessment Research…

07.03.20

TEDD Community News March 2020

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

06.03.20

Participation in the SNSF project “CroWiS” on the topic of crowdworking in the Swiss healthcare system (NRP 77)

Together with the Universities of Basel and Fribourg, the Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG) will have the opportunity to conduct a research project on the topic of crowdworking as part of the National Research Programme “Digital…

05.03.20

Tips and apps for a «deep and healthy sleep»

Adults «sleep away» around a third of their life. However, many experience difficulties either falling asleep or sleeping through the night. Those who would like to make their sleep as regenerating as possible can find scientifically based…

20.02.20

«Innovations in Health»: Three projects selected for funding

We are pleased to support new interdisciplinary projects in health. Congratulations to the project teams of Sabina Gerber, Sven Hirsch and Nadina Müller!

19.02.20

Two ZHAW projects in the National Research Programme “Digital Transformation”

The Swiss National Science Foundation is launching its research programme NRP77 “Digital Transformation” with 37 research projects. The ZHAW School of Engineering is collaborating on two of these projects, where the researchers are called on to…

19.02.20

Bacteriophages to selectively kill harmful bacteria: New Video Online

Find out how this project aims to optimize the methods and technologies used to produce engineered bacteriophages.

19.02.20

A flexible retirement age is no cure-all

A ZHAW study shows that introducing a flexible retirement age will not necessarily result in people working longer. Incentives such as attractive working conditions are needed to keep older employees in the labour market longer.

07.02.20

How the future of energy is influenced by language

The ZHAW has been researching patterns of language use in Switzerland during the energy transition. In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the ZHAW has created and analysed a unique digital collection of language data. Initial…