Facility Management in times of digital transformation

More than 220 participants from the fields of FM practice and FM education met for the sixth IFM-Day at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Wädenswil for a professional exchange and to celebrate the Master's degree graduates of 2018.

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...

English-medium instruction at higher education institutions: new web portal

With the launch of the ZHAW English-medium instruction (EMI) web portal, the LCC Language Competence and Knowledge Development Research Group endeavours to provide not only various resources on the topic of EMI specifically, but also on quality in...

All staff and student mobility now processed online at the ZHAW

Since the beginning of the academic year 2017/18, the ZHAW has been using the Mobility-Online tool for all mobility administration. Lecturers, for example, who are teaching at a partner university within the framework of the Swiss-European Mobility...

Results of qualitative survey: “People in the workplace 4.0”

In the second part of the study, we carried out an in-depth evaluation of the qualitative interviews with professionals in HR, management, staff development and technology.

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...

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.

School of Engineering at “Zurich meets Hong Kong”

From 21 to 29 October 2017, the “Zurich meets Hong Kong” festival took place in Hong Kong. Representatives of business, science and culture from Zurich and Hong Kong came together to foster scientific and cultural exchange between the two...

2017 Swiss Marketing Leadership Study: Personal customer contact is key to success in a digitalised world

Even in the digital age, it is still mainly personal contact that elicits emotions in customers, as a recent ZHAW study shows. However, many companies lack customer data – a problem which requires more attention and needs to be addressed in order to...

A high-tech camera trap to detect weasels

ZHAW engineers have developed a novel camera trap tube for small mammals. With this method, endangered species, such as least weasels, can be documented more easily and with the help of non-specialists. Previous methods have been very complicated and...

People's Choice Award for Systems Engineering graduates

In their Bachelor’s thesis, Systems Engineering graduates Reto Muhl and Claudio Ruiz developed a heatable food container. First, they were able to convince the jury of the ZHAW Startup Challenge of their business idea’s potential. Now they have won...

Why should I put my child on medication to treat ADHD?

In a ZHAW study, the most common reasons cited by parents of children with ADHD are emotional stress in school and family life, family problems and school performance demands. The study on parents’ decision-making processes regarding ADHD treatment...

ZHAW apprentices discover new species of bacteria

Achieving scientific recognition as an apprentice – Michael Opoku and Tara Picozzi have accomplished this rare feat. The two laboratory technician apprentices at the ZHAW in Wädenswil have discovered two previously unknown bacterial species in soil...

Survey about the FM Industry awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

As part of an international cooperation between the Institute of Facility Management, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) a Survey was published in August...

ZHAW at the helm of AILA

At the 2017 World Congress of AILA (Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée) in Rio de Janeiro, two members of the ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics were elected to AILA leadership positions. AILA is a partner organisation of UNESCO.

Biocatalysis at Basel Life - Speakers and Topics

The final program of the session Biocatalysis brought by NTN Swiss Biotech is now available.

ZHAW joins the research efforts for the national food survey

The national food survey “menuCH“ is the first to provide representative data on food consumption and dietary behaviour in Switzerland.

“We need interconnection and cooperation”

In his research at the Institute of Sustainable Development (INE), Vicente Carabias focuses on sustainable energy systems. In this interview, he shares his vision of a smart city and explains how each individual can contribute to its development.

ZHAW research and innovation at the Expo 2017 in Astana

The Expo 2017, which is dedicated to the theme of "Future Energy", opened on Saturday 10 June in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the opening week, a delegation of researchers from the ZHAW and other Swiss universities participated in international...

ZHAW becomes Leading House South Asia and Iran

In spring this year, the ZHAW became the Leading House for bilateral research cooperation with partner institutions in South Asia and Iran. On behalf of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), the ZHAW will promote...

Low-cost prosthetic hands for children from a 3D printer

Conventional prosthetic hands are very expensive. This is why ZHAW students have developed prosthesis modules that could be affordable even for children in developing countries. They work without any high tech and their parts are made with a 3D...

Academia-Industry Training Camp in India: Applications are open

Organized by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, swissnex India and venturelab, the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) Camp in Bangalore, India will take place from 20 to 24 November 2017. By connecting scientists from top institutions in...

ZHAW employees at the Expo 2017 in Astana

Since Saturday, 10 June 2017, the whole world has been gathering at the Expo 2017 in Astana. The theme of the Expo is “Future Energy”. Several ZHAW employees also attended this event held in the capital city of Kazakhstan.

SML Research on Sustainability Reporting

An interdisciplinary research team led by the Center for Corporate Responsibility has developed tools that can help to successfully handle current challenges in sustainability reporting.

Video clips with everyday tips for the elderly

Putting on socks, slipping on a pullover or rising from a chair – for many older people, everyday tasks like these are a challenge. As part of a research project, the Occupational Therapy Research Unit created video clips showing alternative...

Students automate warehouse

Large warehouses can be very confusing, so locating the correct pallet of goods can be rather complicated. Two mechanical engineering students at the ZHAW School of Engineering tackled this problem in a practical project: they developed an automation...

Coping with hearing and vision impairment in everyday life

What facilitates people with hearing and vision impairments to manage everyday life? According to a ZHAW study, it is important that these individuals speak out and that the people around them offer time and patience.

Example project: Computational models for heat exchangers

Computational models developed for heat exchangers used in settings involving high dust exposure

Cell biologist Michael Raghunath appointed to TERMIS international society

Michael Raghunath, Professor of Cell Biology, Protein Technology and Tissue Engineering at the ZHAW in Wädenswil, was appointed to the council of the European chapter of the renowned professional society TERMIS as of 1 January 2017. The new head of...

Computer games for senior citizens: playful ways of keeping fitter in old age

Everyday activities like dressing ourselves, shopping or cooking tend to become more challenging with increasing age. Yet when such activities are no longer a matter of course, how can older people maintain their independence in everyday life?...

Private car sharing gaining ground throughout Europe

Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Paris, Vienna and Zurich. ZHAW School of Engineering students have examined mobility-related sharing concepts in these seven European cities. Their study shows that within an overarching trend towards a sharing...

Each wolf has a howl all its own

Instead of setting camera traps, researcher Stefan Suter records bioacoustic signals with the goal of creating an acoustic database of all the wolves living in Switzerland.

Better mobility for people with disabilities: A research project for TIXI Zürich

TIXI Zürich offers affordable transport service for people with disabilities in the canton of Zurich. The association would now like to optimise its service offerings with help from the ZHAW. The Occupational Therapy Research team has set out to...

Midwives in the early care of psychosocially burdened families

Independently practising midwives support many families at home after the birth of children. Thus, they could play an important role in the early assessment and care of psychosocially at-risk families. This is why researchers at the ZHAW have...

Arab Business and Culture Forum: Saudi Arabia

The 2nd Arab Business and Culture Forum, organized by the Swiss Arab Network, took place at the Club zur Geduld in Winterthur.

Geography of Food - Summer School 2017-2019

Designing Food Value Chains in Switzerland, India and Slovenia. Deadline for application phase 1 ends on 30th November.

ICP researcher published a new book chapter

Mathias Bonmarin, lecturer at ICP, has recently contributed to a new reference book entitled «Imaging in Dermatology»

Study Trip to Switzerland for Iranian CEOs: Swiss Success Factors

In early June 2016, the ZHAW School of Management and Law hosted a group of 24 CEOs and business executives from Iran for one week. The study trip included lectures, company visits, sightseeing tours, and networking events.

Brazil in Crisis – Time to Invest?

Currently, most news about Brazil does not inspire much confidence among investors. However, there might be interesting investment prospects even in times like these. At a conference in Zurich, international experts presented their assessment of the...

Hong Kong Baptist University Study Trip to the SML

In May, the SML had the pleasure of hosting a group of MBA students from one of our partner institutions, Hong Kong Baptist University, for a 5-day field study trip.

Dominique Ursprung New Managing Director of the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce

SML faculty member Dominique Ursprung was appointed as the new managing director of the <link http://www.sjcc.ch/events/2016/01/11/shinnenkai-mr-sam-perry-banque-pictet>Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC)</link> in December 2015. Ursprung has...

Cooperation Agreement with Chinese Technopark

ZHAW has signed a cooperation agreement with Sino-Swiss Zhenjiang Ecological Industrial Park (SSZEIP). The Department of International Business at the SML took the lead in hosting a visit by high-ranking officials from China.

Reader on Swiss–EU relations very well received

On 19 August, the editors Dominique Ursprung and Max Schweizer presented a copy of their new reader “Integration am Ende?” (Has Integration Come to an End?) to the President of ZHAW, Jean-Marc Piveteau. The release of this new book was widely...

14 managers celebrate their graduation from the International Executive MBA

The graduates of the 2nd International Executive Masters in Business Administration (IEMBA) celebrated the completion of their Diploma with a special graduation ceremony at the Winterthur Kunstmuseum on Friday, 10 July 2015.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Rumania’s third largest university visits the IBT

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Alexandru Ion Cuza University in Isai, Rumania visited the ZHAW