25.06.19

Pharmaceutical trials show that antidepressants more than double the risk of suicide

In clinical trials, taking antidepressants increases the risk of suicide. This was the conclusion drawn by a meta-study conducted by researchers from ZHAW, as well as the University Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in Salzburg,…

18.06.19

High quality of life in old age despite chronic disorders

Health problems and chronic disorders in old age do not necessarily lead to a lower quality of life, a recent ZHAW study shows. However, the study also reveals that social inequality has an impact on people’s chance of ageing healthily.

12.06.19

Extent of jihadist radicalisation in Switzerland almost same as in Germany

Approximately 40% of radicalised jihadists in Switzerland receive welfare benefits, as shown by a ZHAW follow-up study made possible by an extended underlying data base. Furthermore, the proportion of converts is around 20%, which is…

07.06.19

TEDD Community News June 2019

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05.06.19

ZHAW researchers develop revolutionary method to digitise sheet music

The new scanning method for musical notes represents a milestone in computer-aided object recognition. A digital music stand can now convert printed sheet music into machine-readable notes twice as precisely as was possible before.

20.05.19

Self-powered sensors detect water leaks

A team of engineers from the ZHAW and Eawag have developed a smart-sensor system to monitor drinking-water mains. The system has an independent power supply and transmits data wirelessly.

17.05.19

Protein shakes win the ZHAW Startup Challenge

A new capsule for protein powder will soon hit the fitness market. At this year’s ZHAW Startup Challenge, “FitCap” was already convincing. Behind the idea are five young men from the ZHAW School of Engineering and School of Management and Law.

16.05.19

The state of palliative care in Swiss nursing homes

The nursing research unit at the School of Health Professions is investigating palliative care in Swiss nursing and retirement homes on behalf of the Swiss federation. The results of the “Palliative Care in long-term care facilities (Carlo)” project…

10.05.19

Flying measuring platform investigates gases in the air

Researchers at the ZHAW School of Engineering have supported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) in the development of a flying measuring platform. The system measures greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. The flying device is…

07.05.19

TEDD Community News May 2019

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03.05.19

What are the needs of Zurich’s 30-39-year-olds?

People aged 30 to 39 are the largest age group in the city of Zurich. What are their needs, and how can the city, together with other stakeholders, incorporate these needs into its strategies?

29.04.19

Switzerland loves eSports

Whether it is sales, prize money, spectators, or me-dia rights, all areas related to eSports have grown tremendously in recent years around the world. The different types of games such as real-time strategy games, first-person shooters, and sports…

09.04.19

First ZHAW student to programme quantum computer

Even state-of-the-art computers still need a long time to solve complex problems. Future quantum computers will be able to do this in a fraction of the time currently needed. For the first time at the ZHAW School of Engineering, a computer science…

09.04.19

Privately owned homes bear risks for over-50s

Residential property often has a high emotional value for its owners, which prompts older property owners to take financial risks. A new ZHAW study shows that emotional bonds grow stronger the longer people live in their own property and the more…

07.04.19

TEDD Community News April 2019

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02.04.19

Disease-causing protein beaten at its own game

One of the world’s most renowned chemistry journals, Angewandte Chemie, has chosen a study in the field of medicinal chemistry by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences as the title story for its current issue and selected it as a «hot…

26.03.19

Walking or cycling satisfies commuters most

In the Basel area, new mobility solutions are available to commuters in addition to cars and public transport. However, according to a study conducted by the ZHAW, commuters are not open to carpooling yet. What’s more, people still know too little…

12.03.19

Center for Corporate Responsibility presents impact assessment study on social standards

Occupational safety in textile factories, the salary of cocoa producers – global trade faces a wide range of social challenges. Global economic players, including Swiss companies with global supply chains, therefore need to contribute to an…

08.03.19

ZHAW involved in digitisation initiative

Digitisation is fundamentally changing society. In order to keep pace with this rapid change and to play a leading role at a national and international level, the Canton of Zurich has launched a joint digitisation initiative…

07.03.19

TEDD Community News March 2019

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