12.12.19

Study «Journalism in the Web 2019»: Social media sets both the pace and the agenda

Social media has become an indispensable tool in journalism. Despite this central role, however, journalists retain a certain scepticism regarding the quality and reliability of social media sources, and they are ambivalent about using them in…

14.11.19

Literature-based Discovery: New Video Online

Find out how this project wants to drastically improve literature evaluation and watch the video recorded by the project team on their smartphone.

12.11.19

Neobanks are changing the banking world

Initially, digital banks were not regarded as serious competition, but this could soon change. In the German-speaking part of Switzerland, 54% of the those surveyed already know about these so-called neobanks, and almost every fifth person uses the…

11.11.19

TEDD Community News November 2019

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

05.11.19

ZHAW study collects data on death by starvation in Swiss old people’s homes for the first time

Voluntarily forgoing eating and drinking, also known as the voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED), or starving to death, can be an option for critically ill people to prematurely and autonomously end their lives. In Switzerland too, social…

04.11.19

Eight PhD Positions on Improving Children's Play

The Institute of Occupational Therapy at ZHAW is participating in the first Trans-European Occupational Science doctoral training programme to research and improve children's play. Early-stage researchers will be encouraged to apply in March 2020 for…

28.10.19

2019 Swiss Marketing Leadership Study: complex business processes and time pressure pose obstacles at Swiss companies

As processes become increasingly complex, marketing professionals need more time to develop concepts and strategies. At the same time, escalating business dynamics mean they must implement solutions faster.

22.10.19

Online shopping abroad increasingly popular with the Swiss

The ZHAW and HWZ have surveyed Swiss online retail providers and customers on behalf of Swiss Post. The studies show that Swiss online retailers increasingly need to offer value-added services to face the competition from abroad.

10.10.19

Smart Cities and the Gender Data Gap

Cities are only as smart as their (software) developers – most of whom are men. Aiming at unlocking the human potential for urban development across gender boundaries, the IAM MediaLab is developing a virtual reality game that invites women around…

08.10.19

DIZH Fellowship - First Call is under way

ZHAW digital is looking for outstanding ZHAW researchers of all levels who want to work in a research cluster with other universities on interdisciplinary projects about digital transformation.

08.10.19

TEDD Community News October 2019

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

09.09.19

TEDD Community News September 2019

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

04.09.19

New technologies in the healthcare sector

Wearables, robotics, big data – new technologies are becoming more and more pervasive in all areas and are shaping our daily life. The healthcare sector is no exception. The Research Report 2019 shows the opportunities and risks of new technologies,…

29.08.19

Shakti? Heidi? Wonder Woman? – An intercultural superhero leads the way to smarter cities

Cities are only as smart as the average man on the street – and average woman. Yet planners and developers of "smart cities" often overlook women. That’s why the IAM Medialab is developing a virtual reality game that includes women from all cultures…

29.08.19

Treating neck pain with a computer game

ZHAW researchers have teamed up with partners from industry and clinical practice to develop a system that treats neck problems using computer games. But this is about more than just fun and games. The system also makes it possible for the first time…

26.08.19

Google makes parents feel insecure

Although Swiss mothers and fathers often consult digital child health guides, they are very insecure about how to deal with them. Moreover, information retrieved from the internet does not have any significant influence on interaction between parents…

23.08.19

New aquaculture system: raising fish under the best conditions and with low energy consumption

The ZHAW opened a new aquaculture facility at its campus in Wädenswil in July 2019 and is now raising salmon in three separate tanks, each holding 12 cubic metres of water. In the future, the facility will be used for its Specialised Independent…

13.08.19

Digitisation challenges teachers

A recent study conducted by the ZHAW and Swisscom has shown that Swiss schoolteachers see digitisation as an opportunity. The versatility of digital media and promoting digital literacy are considered to be the greatest advantages. Teachers would…

07.08.19

TEDD Community News July-August 2019

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

27.06.19

National Science Foundation project to investigate antiviral agents against measles and other viral diseases

In the fight against viral diseases, not only vaccines, but also new, virus-inhibiting agents are in demand. The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has approved a large-scale project, which will last a number of years and cost 2.1 million Swiss…