DIZH Outreach: Research Meets Society
The next round of DIZH Outreach funding has been finalized—and ZHAW is represented in impressive numbers.
Unlike traditional research grants, the Outreach call is not primarily about new research, but rather about making existing findings visible and bringing them to the public. Eight projects were selected from 21 submissions, seven of which involve ZHAW staff: topics range from AI expertise and historical pandemics to podcasts and dialogue between science, politics, and administration.
Remember. Understand. Envision.
An interactive pop-up exhibition brings research on historical pandemics to life and invites reflection on societal resilience. Wibke Weber
A digital educational game playfully helps children practice their fine motor skills for writing and is being distributed specifically in schools and therapy practices. Annina Zysset, Frank Wieber
DiKo – Digital Concentration Aid for Children
Workshops and discussion forums demonstrate how digital tools can support children with attention issues and build a community around the topic. Frank Wieber, Samuel Wehrli, Jens Haarmann
From AI skills to digital resilience: empowering young people in the digital transformation
The “AI School” tool empowers teachers to specifically promote digital competencies in the classroom and to further develop them collaboratively. Valery Wyss
A dialogue platform brings together academia, politics, and government, making research directly applicable to decision-makers.
This initiative uses concrete examples to demonstrate how trustworthy AI can be implemented in practice and fosters dialogue between the research community and society. Anna Fedorova
A multi-stage format highlights innovations in language technologies and strengthens networking within a growing community. Mark Cieliebak, Manuela Hürlimann
Designing Podcasts – Transfer, Training, Tools
Research on successful podcast formats is shared in workshops and training sessions, thereby putting it directly into practice. Lilian Suter
Congratulations to everyone involved, and best of luck with putting these ideas into practice!
More info: Eight new projects for greater visibility and networking (DIZH)