15.09.21

Companies failing to exploit the potential of product data

The systematic use of product data with the help of digital solutions is not yet widespread in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Many companies underestimate the potential offered by using such data, as revealed by a current ZHAW study.

14.09.21

Switzerland Lagging Behind in the Digitalization of Health Care

In an international comparison, the Swiss health care system continues to lag behind in terms of digital transformation. However, the pandemic has accelerated digitalization efforts and the Swiss are open to solutions, according to the new Digital…

08.09.21

The Online Retail Boom Is Continuing

Nine out of 10 online stores in Switzerland and Austria have grown during the pandemic and half have gained a very large number of new customers. Around 40 percent also report a higher order frequency. In addition, most expect additional growth in…

07.09.21

Zoom In: André Bruggmann

In the new "Zoom In" feature, we introduce André Bruggmann, MAS Business Administration alumnus and Geospatial Solutions Expert.

30.08.21

Health Development in the Language Regions of Switzerland During the Pandemic

In the scientific journal PLOS ONE, Marc Höglinger and fellow researchers in the Winterthur Institute of Health Economics report on current findings concerning the wellbeing of the Swiss population during the pandemic, based on data collected by the…

26.08.21

A New Bachelor’s Program in Law at ZHAW

Starting in the fall of 2022, a new Bachelor’s degree program, the BSc in Applied Law, will be available at ZHAW. For the first time, interested students will be able to complete a basic undergraduate law course at a state university of applied…

22.07.21

Swiss Population Longs for Live Events

People in Switzerland still value on-site events. The majority believe that these cannot be replaced by a digital equivalent. Digital and hybrid alternatives could, however, become a useful add-on, a ZHAW study shows.

23.06.21

“Back to Campus” in the Fall

The ZHAW School of Management and Law joins the other ZHAW schools in resuming on-campus classes in the 2021/22 fall semester.

06.05.21

Long COVID: a (preliminary) interdisciplinary assessment of the current situation

In the latest edition of the Schweizerischen Zeitschrift für Sozialversicherung und berufliche Vorsorge (SZS), a Swiss journal that addresses issues in the fields of social insurance and occupational pension plans, Philipp Egli (lawyer and head of…

06.05.21

Credit Cards Now Highest-Grossing Payment Method

The credit card has grown massively in importance since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, contactless payment is becoming the new standard, with the strong growth of mobile phone payments also contributing to this. This is confirmed by the…

29.04.21

Overview Sustainability Day 2021 @SML

The second Sustainability Day took place on 23 March 2021 at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. The theme was "Die verschiedenen Ebenen der Nachhaltigkeit – Vom Problem zur Lösung” (The Different Levels of Sustainability - From Problem to…

15.04.21

2. ZHAW Managers Survey

In our second ZHAW Manager Survey, we again want to examine current trends at Swiss companies.

14.04.21

COVID-19 vaccination and the right of self-determination when employed

Since the approval of the coronavirus vaccine in December 2020, numerous questions have been raised by the Swiss population regarding their obligation to their employers with respect to mandatory vaccination.  Nicole Vögeli (a lecturer at the Center…

08.04.21

Zoom In: Dr. Albena Björck

In the latest “Zoom In” article, we introduce Dr. Albena Björck, lecturer at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. She teaches Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as several continuing education programs.

12.02.21

AACSB Accreditation of the ZHAW School of Management and Law Successfully Confirmed

The ZHAW School of Management and Law has passed the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) review, which takes place every five years. As a result, we remain the only Swiss university of applied sciences to hold the most…

08.02.21

Facts or fiction? The question of fair access to disability benefits

Disability insurance and, in particular, the question of fair access to the benefits it provides have in recent years increasingly led to major political and jurisprudential debates. It was for this reason that Coop Rechtschutz AG commissioned three…

23.12.20

Zoom In: Selina Guhl

Selina Guhl works as a research assistant and project manager in the Continuing & Corporate Education team of the International Business department and introduces us to customized continuing education courses.

23.12.20

SML Incomings Winter Clip 2021 - Top of Europe

07.12.20

ZHAW new in the Financial Times ranking of the best European business schools

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) has been included in the Financial Times “European Business Schools” ranking for the first time. It is one of only five Swiss educational institutions on the list and the only Swiss university of applied…

27.11.20

“I Want Swiss-EU Relations to Thrive”

H.E. Petros Mavromichalis, Ambassador of the European Union to Switzerland talked to students and faculty of SML about Swiss-EU relations and current developments in Brussels.