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26.02.26

Silicone muscle for more accurate load testing of the shoulder

With the shoulder simulator developed by the Institute of Mechanical Systems, the MyoPlus project-team simulates and measures the loads acting on individual muscle portions of the Deltoid. This helps to understand how the shoulder joint behaves in…

15.01.26

ZHAW simulates galaxies for the world’s largest telescope.

Using artificial intelligence to process images of outer space: ZHAW researchers are developing models that are intended to analyze data in the future from the most powerful radio telescope of all time. In doing so, many aspects need to be taken into…

13.01.26

Creating value from data: IDP becomes the Institute for Data Science

The relevance of data-based sciences for the economy and society is growing. At ZHAW, this field is now also being formally established with the Institute for Data Science (IDS) at the School of Engineering. The institute uses future-oriented…

07.01.26

For families and people with lots of luggage, traveling by train is worth it

Families and travelers with extra luggage can save money on many routes by traveling by train instead of plane. This is shown by a new study by ZHAW, which compared both modes of transport in Europe. In Switzerland, the train is often the cheaper…

18.11.25

First Lady of Minnesota Visits ZHAW

Yesterday, ZHAW hosted Minnesota's First Lady, Gwen Walz, as part of a trade and education delegation led by State Governor Tim Walz. Their trip through Germany and Switzerland aims to deepen cooperation in research, education, and business and to…

22.10.25

Lower risk of infection thanks to ZHAW prototype

A team at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) developed a prototype of a more flexible supply line for mechanical circulatory support devices. This reduces the strain on the skin and thereby lowers the risk of bacteria entering the body…

02.10.25

ZHAW research shows: Sustainable fuels significantly reduce soot emissions

An interdisciplinary team at ZHAW, together with partners from research and industry, investigated the emissions of a Pilatus PC-24 business jet. First results confirm the great potential of sustainable aviation fuels for a more environmentally…

30.09.25

Saving Energy through Digitalisation

In their bachelor's thesis, two ZHAW students developed a practical consulting tool and, through data analysis, identified energy-saving potential for industrial companies. The interdisciplinary collaboration between data science and energy and…

29.09.25

ZHAW Strengthens CSA – New Impulses for Research and Innovation in Aviation

The Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA) gains a strategically important partner in ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. ZHAW brings recognized expertise in aviation, engineering, and sustainable aviation, opening…

18.08.25

Unlocking the secrets of the universe with AI

A team at ZHAW is contributing its research to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international organisation that is building two of the world's largest radio telescopes. In connection with this, the first Swiss SKA Days will take…

18.08.25

The world, planets, and stars align at ZHAW in August

A team of the ZHAW is contributing with their research to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international organisation that is building the future world’s largest and most advanced radio telescope. At the end of August, the Swiss SKA…

14.07.25

ZHAW researcher awarded ERC Proof of Concept Grant for research on perovskite solar cells

ZHAW researcher Wolfgang Tress is investigating novel electro-optic materials based on perovskite. In doing so, he is laying important groundwork for the development of highly efficient and stable solar cells using this material in the future.…

12.06.25

Extended Intelligence at TEDxZHAW, or: How Not to Fear AI

Thilo Stadelmann, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, makes the case for a better understanding of AI and how this mitigates exaggerated fears in his TEDx Talk.

02.04.25

From Chile to the Baltic States - the REE-Lab monitors and analyses energy grids worldwide

Without precise real-time data, the cause of a blackout often remains in the dark. With its WAMS technology and real-time data exchange with many international partners, the Renewable Electrical Energy Laboratory (REE-Lab) at the ZHAW School of…

27.03.25

ZHAW Develops Certification Framework for AI Systems

A research team from the ZHAW School of Engineering, in collaboration with CertX AG, has developed a certification framework that assesses the trustworthiness of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Innosuisse-funded project "CertAInty"…

18.03.25

ZHAW spin-off RWAI has secured CHF 1.5 million growth funding

The ZHAW spin-off RWAI has received CHF 1.5 million in funding. The company intends to use the funding to further develop its AI solution TicketPilot, tap into new markets and expand its team. TicketPilot uses artificial intelligence and machine…

28.02.25

Dean of the ZHAW School of Engineering elected a member of the SATW

Dirk Wilhelm, Dean of the ZHAW School of Engineering, has been appointed a member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) in recognition of his scientific achievements and his exemplary commitment to the systematic promotion of young…

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…

10.12.24

Sifting through the Data Jungle at Hospitals with AI

ZHAW researchers present their work at NeurIPS'24, one of the most impactful AI conferences worldwide. Their research focuses on electronic health records (EHRs) and querying them in natural language across various database systems, yielding new…

03.12.24

Automated Grading with AI?

In their Bachelor’s thesis, ZHAW graduates from the ZHAW Data Science and Informatics programs analysed the automatic creation of open examination questions and their evaluation. They investigated various automatic grading systems and large language…