14-08-18

Debit Card Beats Cash

The most popular means of payment in Switzerland is now the debit card (Maestro, PostFinance, or V PAY). It is considered user-friendly, practical, and trustworthy, and therefore preferable to all other payment methods.

26-07-18

Sponsoring dominated by sport and social media

The ZHAW study “Sponsor Visions Schweiz” reveals that sponsorship today predominantly takes place on social media. Sport continues to attract the most sponsorship money, receiving over half of the overall sponsorship budget.

24-07-18

Seats for all

In collaboration with BURRI public elements, the ZHAW Research Group for Open Space Management has developed inclusive outdoor furniture which is fully accessible for the visually and mobility impaired. BURRI sees great potential in this market - the...

10-07-18

Network of midwives reduces pressure on hospitals

The non-profit organisation Familystart in Zurich organises contact between women and self-employed midwives who provide postnatal care at home. Over 3000 women take advantage of this service annually. According to a ZHAW study, this substantially...

05-07-18

New ZHAW process revolutionises cold coffee

A St. Gallen-based startup aims to RE-THINK the production, sales and marketing of cold brew using a novel manufacturing process developed at the ZHAW.

06-06-18

Dandelion-counting drones

Drone technology is used increasingly by institutions involved in environmental research, including the Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR). Within the framework of a feasibility study, aerial drone images were employed to determine...

15-05-18

Midwives increasingly confronted with poverty and social hardship

Midwives practising idependently are increasingly confronted with social and economic hardship in their work. A ZHAW study shows that midwives detect such difficulties very early on and support families accordingly, although these services are...

18-04-18

High-precision robot uses cornstarch to remove aircraft coatings

Aircraft paint is stripped off regularly. So far, this has mostly been a laborious procedure involving hand-held grinders or chemical agents. A new method of abrasive blasting with cornstarch could change this. Researchers at the ZHAW have developed...

05-04-18

Fitness trackers and apps – insufficient protection of personal data

A TA SWISS study conducted by the ZHAW shows that trackers and apps are very popular in lifestyle sectors such as fitness, nutrition and well-being. However, many devices are not accurate and data protection is insufficient. ZHAW researchers...

27-03-18

ZHAW students develop treatment device for leishmaniasis

Many people in poorer southern countries suffer from a skin disease called leishmaniasis but cannot afford treatment. A new, affordable treatment device developed by two students at the ZHAW could help them.

21-03-18

Ticks predominantly bite children on the head and neck

The data from the ‘Tick Prevention’ app of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences show that the head area is affected ten times more in children than in adults, and 50 percent of bites occur while participating in sports or leisure activities...

15-03-18

Vertical solar panels for balanced electricity production

Solar panels produce most of their electricity around midday, when there is already a lot of power in the grid. To solve this problem, ZHAW researchers are testing vertical solar panels for the first time. These produce electricity with morning and...

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...

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.

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.

05-12-17

Multi-unit auctions, information and strategic bidding behaviour: using the example of electricity markets