25.05.21

With public support: ZHAW and FHNW digitalise Swiss dialects

Both universities call for support on collecting Swiss dialects in German-speaking Switzerland. As of now, the public can help by recording language samples with an app. The digitalised dialects can train important computer programmes.

18.05.21

AI made in Europe: CLAIRE and ZHAW celebrate the launch of CLAIRE Switzerland

On its mission to ensure the success of "AI made in Europe", CLAIRE is celebrating its reach across Europe by launching four new offices in Zurich, Oslo, Paris and Brussels in an Office Launch Roadshow. CLAIRE Switzerland will celebrate its official…

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

When a discussion leads to developing a software

Artificial intelligence that takes care of programming and a book that explores the impact of digitalisation on academic writing. Thanks to the DIZH Fellowships, innovative projects emerge at the ZHAW.

21.04.21

Information about coronavirus

24.03.21

From ADHD to visual impairment – fact sheets support lecturers

People with disabilities should be able to study without barriers and discrimination. The inter-university network Swissuniablity offers hands-on support for lecturers.

24.03.21

Atlas of Mammals of Switzerland and Liechtenstein now published

The largest regional survey to date of mammals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has concluded. After several years of research, the new Atlas of Mammals of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (Atlas der Säugetiere – Schweiz und Liechtenstein) is now…

03.03.21

Climate research: Earth faced global environmental crisis 42,000 years ago

About 42,000 years ago, a weakening of the Earth’s magnetic field caused a massive climate shift, sparking a global environmental crisis. This was the sensational conclusion of a recent international climate study. The ZHAW's own Julien Anet was…

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…

11.02.21

Allowing chatbots to talk to each other for research purposes

Machine dialogue systems should behave in a manner that is as human-like as possible. ZHAW researchers have now developed a new process for the reliable evaluation of such chatbots, enabling various systems to talk to each other and then be assessed.

01.02.21

ZHAW digital funds 13 innovative projects with CHF 250’000

This year, ZHAW digital is once again supporting outstanding projects as part of the "Digital Futures Fund". 13 projects were selected in the latest Call and will receive up to CHF 20’000 in funds.

28.01.21

Smart city activities are on the rise in Swiss cities

Smart city activities have been increasing in Switzerland since 2016. The number of cities pursuing an overarching smart city strategy is also increasing, though at a lower level. More than 40 Swiss cities are already actively engaged with the smart…

19.01.21

Self-disinfecting mask gives active virus protection at the touch of a button

ZHAW researchers, together with the Swiss company Osmotex AG, are developing a self-disinfecting mask that makes viruses inactive at the touch of a button. The prototype of the mask made from electrochemical textiles, which is like no other…

13.01.21

Upgrade for 3D printer saves time and support material

ZHAW researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that is able to produce any shape without additional support material. The print head is tilted and rotates around its own axis. Conventional 3D printers could be upgraded with it.

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.

08.12.20

Swiss Words of the Year for 2020 have been chosen

“Systemrelevant”, “coronagraben”, “pandemia” and “mascrina” are the 2020 Swiss Words of the Year. They show what society is thinking about and what people are moved by. ZHAW researchers used Switzerland’s largest text database as a basis, with the…

24.11.20

Switzerland’s digital future: An assessment by Philipp Rösler

What opportunities does digitisation offer for international politics and the Swiss economy? How can we create a “Silicon Switzerland”? And what really happens behind the scenes at a G8 summit?

21.11.20

New method for planning photovoltaic systems: "This is an easy way to save money"

Today, the planning of small photovoltaic systems is as expensive as the modules themselves. To reduce costs, ZHAW researcher Franz Baumgartner uses a futuristic-looking technology called Augmented Reality.

10.11.20

Webcast with the new EU Ambassador to Switzerland on 23 November 2020 - Register now

The ZHAW International Management Institute and its unit for Foreign Affairs and Applied Diplomacy are delighted to welcome H.E. Petros Mavromichalis, European Union Ambassador to Switzerland & Liechtenstein for a webcast.

05.11.20

On Swiss playgrounds, barrier-free does not mean inclusive

In the “Playground: a meeting place for all?” project, researchers from the Institute of Occupational Therapy investigated children’s experiences in playgrounds that were designed for children both with and without disabilities.