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08.09.25

ZHAW Master in International Business in the Financial Times Ranking

The ZHAW School of Management and Law has been included in the FT Masters in Management Ranking for the sixth year in a row. This ranking includes the top 100 Master's programs in management worldwide.

09.07.25

Case Study by ZHAW SML Faculty Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review

Faculty from the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) have published a new case study in the renowned Stanford Social Innovation Review – a leading international journal on responsible leadership and societal transformation.

09.05.25

Nanyang Technological University visits Winterthur

The ZHAW School of Management and Law welcomed a delegation of senior representatives from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in early May as both institutions committed to strengthening their partnership.

03.04.25

The SML is now a SwissCham Singapore Silver Partner

The ZHAW School of Management and Law is now a Silver Partner of SwissCham Singapore. The non-profit organization represents Swiss business in Singapore and bridges bilateral trade interests.

18.03.25

ZHAW International Business Podium: Ukraine – USA – EU

Playing Russian Roulette with Donald Trump: The Consequences for Ukraine, Europe and the World

10.02.25

Visit from Japan at the Institute of Computational Life Sciences (ICLS)

A project by ZHAW will be part of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. On February 4, the Centre for Cognitive Computing had the opportunity to present the project to WIRED Japan magazine.

29.01.25

From Toronto to Winterthur - An exchange semester at the ZHAW School of Engineering

For one semester, Nidhi Modi swapped the campus of York University in Toronto for the ZHAW School of Engineering in Winterthur. In this interview, she explains why she chose the ZHAW, what impressed her about the practice-orientated degree program…

25.11.24

Academia-Industry Training India 2024: Strengthening Swiss-Indian innovation ties

From November 18th to 22nd, 2024, ten young Swiss researchers and startup founders selected for the Academia-Industry Training India (AIT) 2024/25 participated in the India Camp in Bengaluru.

24.09.24

ZHAW-Swissnex Staff Mobility Program 2025: Application window is open

Applications for the ZHAW-Swissnex Staff Mobility Program are open until November 15, 2024. ZHAW staff from all organizational units are eligible to apply.

12.06.24

Academia-Industry Training India 2024: Applications now open

Applications for the Academia-Industry Training India 2024 are now open. The program enables access to one of the most promising markets and intellectual capitals in applied research. It is aimed at young researchers and founding members of…

20.05.24

ZHAW Executive Education Programs Feature Again in Financial Times Rankings

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is once again one of four Swiss universities represented in the Financial Times “Executive Education Open” category through its continuing education programs.

02.05.24

Swissnex network visits the ZHAW

A Swissnex delegation spent a day at the ZHAW as part of the Swissnex Annual Meeting 2024. The delegation showed great interest in what the ZHAW has to offer, particularly at the interface of digitalisation, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

21.12.23

2023 INUAS annual meeting in Winterthur: entrepreneurship, COIL and funding for research and transfer projects

The 2023 INUAS annual meeting took place on 21 and 22 November in Winterthur. Jean-Marc Piveteau, President of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and Dirk Wilhelm, Dean of the ZHAW School of Engineering and Head of International Affairs,…

10.11.23

ZHAW receives award from US university for successful partner programme

With the «Outstanding Co-op Employer Award 2023», Northeastern University in Boston emphasizes the successful partnership with the ZHAW School of Engineering. The award was accepted by ZHAW lecturer Mathias Bonmarin, whose research team regularly…

06.11.23

Ten sciencepreneurs to validate their innovative concepts in India

The Academia-Industry Training India programme of the Leading House South Asia and Iran is about to enter its next stage, with ten sciencepreneurs from Switzerland set to travel to Bengaluru at the end of November. They will explore the potential of…

08.09.23

Application window open for ZHAW-Swissnex Staff Mobility Program 2024

Until 15 November 2023, ZHAW staff members in all organizational units can apply for a mobility between March and November 2024.

10.08.23

Academia-Industry Training 2023: Apply now!

Honing entrepreneurial potential on two continents: The Academia-Industry Training India supports young researchers from Switzerland who are in the process of developing their results into marketable, innovative products and solutions and who, in…

16.05.23

First International Partners Week at the ZHAW School of Management and Law

From May 8-11, 2023, the ZHAW School of Management and Law hosted the first International Partners Week, themed around “Inclusive Internationalization and Re-Imagining Study Abroad”.

09.05.23

83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management in Massachusetts (USA)

Several papers from the Department of International Business have been accepted for presentation at the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM) in Boston, Massachusetts in August 2023.

28.04.23

Monaco Symposium on Luxury

Participation of Dr. Fabio Duma in the international symposium in Monte Carlo on the topic “New forms of luxury...for a better tomorrow”

02.02.23

The Global Pulse: Jan Lemke

Jan Lemke graduated from the ZHAW School of Management and Law with a BSc in International Management and is a passionate and successful floorball player.

11.01.23

The Global Pulse: Rahel Leugger

Rahel Leugger is the Managing Director of Stadtoase Zurich and graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the School of Management and Law in spring 2022.

18.11.22

Leading House South Asia and Iran joins delegation visit to India

At the beginning of October 2022, a Swiss business and science delegation accompanied Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin on his state visit to India. In addition to strengthening economic ties, the visit also aimed to promote scientific exchange between…

17.10.22

ZHAW International Winter School 2023: New course open to students from all professions

We offer a unique opportunity to meet Swiss and international students to discuss similarities and differences when collaborating interprofessionally within the health and social system. The International Winter School will take place from 9 January…

04.10.22

The Global Pulse: Sara Nilsson

Sara Nilsson works as a Research Assistant in the Department of International Business and pursues a soccer career in addition to her academic work as a competitive athlete.

07.09.22

TEDD Community News September 2022

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

01.09.22

New Head for the Center for Corporate Responsibility

The International Business Department is pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Christian Vögtlin being appointed incoming Professor of Business & Society, Head of CCR Research Center at the ZHAW School of Management and Law.

07.07.22

Technical Hand-Over of CWIS-II at NASA/JPL, California

The ISC develops the data acquisition and controling software for the new CWIS-II imaging spectrometer and is responsible for the complete system integration.

07.07.22

TEDD Community News July - August 2022

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

15.06.22

More efficient tuberculosis diagnosis thanks to a simple breath test

Tuberculosis is the world's second deadliest infectious disease after Covid-19. To combat this disease effectively, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for more efficient testing methods. A research team at the ZHAW, in collaboration with…

07.06.22

TEDD Community News June 2022

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

23.05.22

SML new in strong network

The ZHAW School of Management and Law is pleased to accept the invitation to join the Global Business School Network (GBSN) and will actively participate in one of the most renowned worldwide business school networks.

10.05.22

New Head for the Center for Culture and Creativity in International Business (C3IB)

Appointment of Prof. Dr. Anna Lupina-Wegener as new Professor for International Management and Organizational Behavior at the ZHAW School of Management and Law

07.05.22

TEDD Community News May 2022

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

05.05.22

3. ZHAW Managers Survey of the Department of International Business

As in the last two years, this year we are running the ZHAW Managers survey. In this year’s edition, we would like to explore the competitiveness of Swiss companies.

27.04.22

Which translation tools are suitable for emergency communication with refugees from Ukraine? Two guides provide the answer.

Around 1,000 people from Ukraine are arriving in Switzerland as refugees every day. Many of them do not know any of our national languages, meaning that communication is hindered by language barriers. While machine translation tools can provide a…

07.04.22

TEDD Community News April 2022

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

25.03.22

Paper accepted for the Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Dr. Albena Björck and Prof. Dr. Fredrik Hacklin present their study at the Annual Conference of the Academy of Management, the leading conference for management science and practice, in Seattle.

15.03.22

Ukraine: The Need for Economic Depth as Part of the Ability to Resist

An article by Prof. Dr. Christopher Hartwell in Stratos, the Army's military science journal.

07.03.22

TEDD Community News March 2022

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

28.02.22

Topical Round Table: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - War in Europe

Experts of the International Management Institute of the ZHAW School of Management and Law discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

22.02.22

Shifting Reflections: A Swiss-Indian Research Project on Transcultural Art History

On research.swiss, Mateusz Kapustka from the University of Zurich provides insights into “Shifting Reflections: A Swiss-Indian Research Project on Transcultural Art History”, supported by the Leading House South Asia and Iran at the ZHAW.

10.02.22

Digital Transformation: DIZH Fellowship 2021

Benedikt Zoller-Rydzek receives DIZH Fellowship 2021 for outstanding researchers.

07.02.22

TEDD Community News February 2022

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

27.01.22

Climate change impacting coffee, cashew and avocado growing areas

A first-time analysis conducted by the Geography of Food Research Group reveals the impact of climate change for present-day coffee, cashew and avocado production locations, with many of these areas set to become less suitable environments for the…

27.01.22

INUAS Conference 2022: Call for Papers has been extended

The INUAS Conference 2022 “Urban Transformation: Public Spaces” takes place from 7–9 September 2022 at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW. The Call for Papers, Projects and Interventions is intended for researchers, graduates and students…

07.01.22

TEDD Community News January 2022

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

08.12.21

10 years International Network of Universities of Applied Sciences

With the intention of implementing joint, strategically oriented projects, ZHAW, the HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences and the FH Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences joined forces 10 years ago to form the INUAS network.…

07.12.21

TEDD Community News December 2021

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

30.11.21

Applying Design Thinking to Advancing SDGs in South Asia

The Knowledge 2 Action Online Academy is a three-week programme aiming to contribute to a better understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for the better translation of this knowledge into action. The programme is offered by the…

25.11.21

May we introduce?

The International Management Institute and Department of International Business more generally would like to welcome two new additions to the team.

15.11.21

Winter School “Challenges in Interprofessional Health and Social Services”: New course open to all professions

The International Winter School offers a unique opportunity to meet Swiss and international students to discuss similarities and differences when collaborating interprofessionally within the health and social system. It takes place from 10 January to…

07.11.21

TEDD Community News November 2021

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

01.11.21

Staying international, going intercultural

Knowledge travels for free. So, universities have long been forerunners and shining examples of internationalization. Linguae francae such as Latin or, more recently, English have enabled scholars from many places of the world to join academic…

26.10.21

ZHAW magazine “Impact” now with an online edition in English

“Impact” is going global: From now on, you can read more about ZHAW in English. In connection with the International Evening on 8 November, ZHAW is launching an English online edition of the university magazine “Impact”.

07.10.21

TEDD Community News October 2021

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

30.09.21

Corporate Emissions‑Trading Behaviour During the First Decade of the EU ETS

What factors determine actor behavior within the EU Emissions Tradings System (ECTS)? In: Environmental and Resource Economics https://doi.org/10.1007/s10640-021-00593-7 Authors: Jan Abrell · Johanna Cludius · Sascha Lehmann · Joachim Schleich…

10.09.21

Data-driven decision support for the prevention of food waste in hospitals

Researchers from the Health Research Hub report how simulations can contribute to resource-optimized services in health institutions.

07.09.21

TEDD Community News September 2021

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

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.

21.06.21

Leading House South Asia and Iran and NUST organise online discussion for researchers from Pakistan and Switzerland

Researchers from Pakistan and Switzerland met online on 3 June 2021 to exchange ideas on research matters related to UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.

15.04.21

2. ZHAW Managers Survey

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

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.

03.03.21

Bacteriophage tail spike proteins: attractive molecular tools for applications in food technology and in medicine

The increase in antibiotic resistance in human pathogens is a cause of great concern. Bacteriophages (phages) that infect bacteria and inactivate them in a highly specific manner are a promising alternative.

02.03.21

Practical MOOC on aquaponics has been launched on the online learning platform edX!

The MOOC "Aquaponics - the circular food production system" meets with great interest: Over 1600 aquaponics enthusiasts from all over the world are participating!

25.02.21

ZHAW remains Leading House for South Asia and Iran until 2024

The Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has mandated the ZHAW as the Leading House for South Asia and Iran for an additional four years. In this role, the ZHAW will coordinate cooperation between Swiss researchers…

02.02.21

Internationally connected: MSc in Management and Law International Conference 2021

On 21 and 22 January, MSc students of the ZHAW School of Management and Law had the chance to strengthen their international and interdisciplinary profile at the online MSc in Management and Law International Conference 2021.

29.01.21

Aqu@teach – The first aquaponics curriculum to be developed specifically for university students

The results of our ERASMUS+ project have been published.

01.01.21

Practical MOOC about aquaponics starts soon on the online learning platform edX

Video shooting in our aquaponic facilities for the upcoming edX MOOC: Aquaponics - the circular food production system

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.

17.12.20

Interactive map shows ZHAW cooperation activities around the world

The ZHAW has cooperation agreements with about 500 universities in 61 countries across five continents. A new, interactive world map provides a visualisation that allows you to explore the extent of these partnerships.

24.11.20

Zoom In: Lara Aschwanden

While completing a PWA, a two-year post-baccalaureate business program, Lara will be working in several departments at the SML, gaining an insight into various centers and projects.

06.11.20

Graduation Ceremony International Executive MBA (IEMBA)

We extend our warmest congratulations to our International Executive MBA (IEMBA) graduate class of 2018!

21.10.20

States, Trends, and Future of Aquaponics Research

This study by Hao et al. (2020) examined 513 publications (2000-2019) on aquaponics, the sustainable production system in which nutrient-rich wastewater from fish fertilises plants.

14.10.20

ZHAW researchers train enzyme that breaks down plastic

The “PETase” enzyme can break down plastic, but it is not very productive. ZHAW researchers are therefore applying “directed evolution” to train the enzyme so that it can be used in future for treating drinking water or biorecycling. Machine learning…

06.10.20

Zoom In: Fabio Duma

With lecturer Fabio Duma we talk about the importance of luxury management and further education opportunities in this field.

21.07.20

Zoom In: Nico Tobler

Student Nico Tobler talks to us about the Bachelor’s program in International Management at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, his exchange year in China, and how he combines a day job with his studies.

01.07.20

Survey on the Digital Push (COVID-19)

Implications for Swiss Businesses for the “New Normal”

18.06.20

Survey “Doing Business in the Arab World”

Are you or your company commercially active in Arab countries? Take part in our online survey and benefit from the experience of other companies!

15.05.20

Business Projects MSc International Business

The Business Projects Spring 2020 in our Master International Business program were successfully completed! Despite the challenging environment and a completely virtual client exchange and research, our students mastered the challenge to high…

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.

19.04.20

ZHAW Managers Survey

COVID-19: Swiss companies in the Corona crisis

07.03.20

TEDD Community News March 2020

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

20.02.20

Zoom In: An interview with a student of the BSc International Management

The 22-year-old Bachelor student Saskia Bilang talks about the highlights of her studies, project work with companies and and what the future holds

17.02.20

ZHAW and Hanze University of Applied Sciences look to strengthen cooperation

The ZHAW welcomed a delegation from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, which is located in Groningen in the Netherlands. During the visit, the two universities of applied sciences signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their cooperation.

07.02.20

TEDD Community News February 2020

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

29.01.20

Exploring the biocatalytic potential of Fe/α-ketoglutaratedependent halogenases

a review by Mortiz Voss, Sumire Honda Malca and Rebecca Buller accepted for publication at "Chemistry - A European Journal".

23.01.20

Zoom In: Dong Yang Meier

An interview with Dong Yang Meier of the International Management Institute about the recent meeting with a delegation from China.

07.01.20

INUAS Conference: Call for Papers has started

The INUAS Conference 2020 “Urban Transformation: Resources” takes place at the Munich University of Applied Sciences from 9–11 September 2020. The Call for Papers, Projects and Interventions is intended for researchers, graduates and students from…

07.01.20

TEDD Community News January 2020

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

19.12.19

International Business Projects

Our BSc International Management students have worked out proposals for companies in business projects. We present three projects in a video.

18.12.19

TEDD Community News December 2019

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

02.12.19

INUAS Conference 2019: Housing under Pressure – the challenges in large cities

The theme of the INUAS Conference 2019 was "Housing under Pressure. Dynamics Between Centers and Peripheries". It focused on the challenges faced by large cities caught between a growing population, ever scarcer housing and sustainable development.…

20.11.19

Interview with ZHAW Lecturer Khaldoun Dia-Eddine

Khaldoun Dia-Eddine recently accompanied a group of IEMBA students on a study trip to Jordan. We asked him a few questions.

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.

11.11.19

“The world’s problems are not solved in ivory towers”

The International Network of Universities of Applied Sciences Munich-Vienna-Zurich (INUAS) undertakes joint projects and initiatives related to urban and regional quality of life and to sustainable development of urban spaces. At the INUAS annual…

11.11.19

TEDD Community News November 2019

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

23.10.19

«Innovations in Health» 2nd Call for Projects Proposals

We are pleased to open our second project call to promote interdisciplinary research in the field of health.

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

TEDD Community News October 2019

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