08.03.18

Presentation at the LIFE SIDE Residential Tranining Course on the EU Emissions Trading System

On March, 8th 2018, Prof. Dr. Regina Betz spoke at the LIFE SIDE Residential Training Course on the EU Emissions Trading System. More information can be accessed here.

13.02.18

Low prices and more vehicles in the shared mobility sector

A ZHAW study on shared mobility concepts in European cities shows that bike-sharing prices have been dropping rapidly, whereas fleet sizes have increased massively. The same pattern can be seen in the car-sharing sector, where prices are declining…

09.02.18

ZHAW continues energy turnaround research

After four years of energy research, the ZHAW has drawn a positive balance. According to an external evaluation, the ZHAW has established a leading position among universities of applied sciences.

08.02.18

ZHAW high-tech ski wax to be used at the Olympics

Just in time for the Olympic Games, researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed an innovative ski wax that adheres to the ski for longer than existing products, thanks to a designer molecule. Laboratory tests have…

07.02.18

Reha Rheinfelden research prize awarded to researchers from Institute of Physiotherapy

The Reha Rheinfelden has awarded this year’s research prize to Markus Hildebrandt, Gabriela Fankhauser, André Meichtry and Hannu Luomajoki for their study entitled “Correlation between lumbar dysfunction and fat infiltration in lumbar multifidus…

06.02.18

Swiss teenagers prefer YouTubers from outside Switzerland

Swiss teenagers’ favourite YouTubers are mostly male, from a country neighbouring Switzerland and speak the same language as the teenagers do, according to the new JAMESfocus report published by the ZHAW and Swisscom. Science fiction and fantasy…

22.01.18

MAS graduates develop app and recommendations for specialists

On 10 January 2018, Selina Süsstrunk and Sonja Rocker presented their final projects for their Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) degree in occupational therapy. They had both developed practical instruments for everyday professional practice. Anyone…

21.12.17

Success through collaboration: Award for Inter-Professional Research

Brigitte Gantschnig and an inter-professional team have received the SAMS Award for Inter-Professionalism in Research. Networking and thinking outside the box are central to Gantschnig’s research and teaching.

19.12.17

Rating system for healthy and environmentally friendly meals

ZHAW researchers have developed an index that allows kitchen managers in catering businesses to put together sustainable menus easily. For the first time, guests are able to select their meals according to health and environmental aspects.

12.12.17

News from TEDD member C-CIT Sensors

Strengthening Focus & Investment in Metabolic Monitoring

05.12.17

Yello-founder Dieter Meier: a game changer in the chocolate industry

Multi-talented Dieter Meier plans to revolutionise the chocolate industry. Thanks to a completely new process, his chocolate contains less sugar and retains its original flavours, which differ depending on the cocoa’s country of origin.

04.12.17

TEDD Team member in a Management Committee of COST action CA16119 “In vitro 3-D total cell guidance and fitness”

Dr. Markus Rimann joined EU COST Action

21.11.17

Novel ultra-thin precast concrete panels with carbon

ZHAW engineers have developed concrete panels reinforced with carbon. These are not only extremely sturdy, light and rust-proof, but they can also be produced industrially and cut to any shape. They have recently been awarded with a German industrial…

16.11.17

Unique footage of wildcats

Wild animals caught on camera: Stefan Suter from the Research Group for Wildlife Management successfully captured unique footage of wildcats. A report on his success in the Schweiz Aktuell news programme on 15.11.2017.

14.11.17

How companies engage in multilingual environmental communication and how NPOs and banks use language to build trust

On 7 November 2017, three graduates of the Master’s programme in Applied Linguistics received awards from our industry partners CLS Communication and Farner Consulting AG.

14.11.17

Statistics: Care provided by independent midwives increasing steadily

For the eighth time in a row, the Institute of Midwifery, on behalf of the Swiss Association of Midwives (SHV), provides an analysis of the data on the services of independent midwives. The data reflect the care provided to women and families during…

04.11.17

Best Paper Award: The CCR Presents Research Results on Online CSR Communication

In September, the Center for Corporate Responsibility had the opportunity to present research results at the 4th International CSR Communication Conference (CSRCOM 2017) in Vienna.

31.10.17

Use and impact of digital paediatric advice sources for parents

This year, the Käthe Zingg-Schwichtenberg Fund, in cooperation with the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, has awarded funding to four projects addressing the topic “Impact of digitalisation on the patients–health professionals relationship”. One of…

27.10.17

The CCR Presents Research Findings on CR Reporting

The Center for Corporate Responsibility has successfully completed a two-year CTI project on CR reporting. The project was presented at an event entitled "Sustainability Reporting - What Is Relevant?" on 6 September 2017.