07.08.20

Research and the coronavirus

From studies on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on health, SMEs and welfare to the production of vaccines – a great deal of research is being conducted at the ZHAW to deal with the pandemic. At the same time, however, the new situation is also…

03.08.20

Cleaning microalgae with light

Sunlight can be used to decontaminate microalgae cultures.

22.07.20

Journalism for democratic society - how innovative media create quality

How do innovations in journalism influence the quality of reporting and thus the public in a democratic society? A new international research project, in which Professor Vinzenz Wyss and others at the ZHAW’s IAM Institute of Applied Media Studies is…

14.07.20

Living at home for as long as possible

In a pilot project, the Occupational Therapy research unit is investigating what older people need so that they can live at home independently for as long as possible, despite chronic illnesses. This interprofessional project is being conducted with…

09.07.20

The effort of making your own project video is worth it: A success story from a Health Research Hub project

Our researches have recorded short videos that describe the objectives of their projects funded by the Health Research Hub. The efforts were rewarded with remarkable attention – and even resulted in an invitation to a conference.

30.06.20

Using algae to clean wastewater from a fish farm

The cleaning of wastewater from fish farm recirculation systems using microalgae was tested at the ZHAW Wädenswil.

18.06.20

Actinomycete strains isolated from different habitats in Switzerland have antibiotic potential

First results of the project "Silent pathway awakening to discover novel antibacterial compounds from actinomycetes" were published in Chimia.

17.06.20

New study on internal communication in digital transformation

Digital transformation is rapidly changing internal communication and providing major challenges. Katharina Krämer, Nicole Rosenberger and Markus Niederhäuser from the IAM Institute of Applied Media Studies surveyed 12 communication managers from…

09.06.20

COST Action – a network to establish sustainable food packaging solutions

Switzerland is now officially participating in the COST Action #CA19124 “CIRCUL-A-BILITY”. The objective of COST Action is to master the key technical and non-technical challenges to establish sustainable food packaging solutions within future food…

09.06.20

Combatting social isolation with digital tools

Researchers at the Institute of Nursing are investigating, as part of a new project, how digital aids and resources can be used to support socially isolated people and their relatives. The project is being supported by the “ZHAW digital” initiative,…

02.06.20

Customer service in the digital age - between ambition and reality

Customer service is a central element for companies. Despite the wide acceptance of automation, most customer queries are still handled manually – negatively impacting both response times and efficiency levels. Some 80% of surveyed companies view the…

28.05.20

Researches from the Health Research Hub make tick hotspots visible

For the first time, researchers were able to show where and how often humans and ticks meet in Switzerland over the course of the year.

27.05.20

The ZHAW researches COVID-19 discourses

In an interdisciplinary project financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation (Special Call on Coronaviruses), the ZHAW Schools of Applied Linguistics and Health Professions are researching how communication can successfully contribute to…

26.05.20

Swiss companies leaving potential of behavioural economics untapped

Companies in Switzerland are making little use of the findings generated in the field of behavioural economics. In particular, these findings could help make marketing more successful. The reason for the lack of use is the low level of knowledge in…

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?