25.04.22

Poster prize for ZHAW School of Engineering: Bachelor's thesis from the Energy and Environmental Engineering program wins at renowned solar conference in Bern

At the recent Solar Conference in Bern on 29.03.2022, students Arturo Bänziger and Andrin Schneider were rewarded for their hard work: the two were awarded the poster prize for their bachelor thesis on solar optimisers.

11.04.22

Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington sign collaboration agreement

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have signed an agreement to collaborate in the areas of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning. This includes a joint PhD…

28.03.22

ZHAW researchers develop chip for ultra-high resolution microscope

ZHAW researchers have developed a chip for a new measurement method using atomic force microscopy (AFM) as part of an Innosuisse project. This new method makes it possible to scan the surface far more quickly and gently, and it is suitable for…

28.01.22

ZHAW develops digital infrastructure for the financial industry

Following the 2008 financial crisis, new rules were drawn up to protect the banking system. Apart from still not having a uniform technical structure, however, these tools are both time-consuming and inefficient. The DaDFiR3 (Data Driven Financial…

20.01.22

Unequal treatment through facial recognition procedures

ZHAW researchers are discovering that approaches aimed at reducing biases, i.e. the unequal treatment of different social groups, in facial recognition procedures do not lead to better results.

06.01.22

Reducing freight traffic in cities with smart logistics

The aim of the Innosuisse “Smart Urban Multihub Concept” flagship project is to develop a logistics concept that will sustainably reduce freight traffic in urban areas. In achieving this goal, the ZHAW, which is working together with partners from…

06.12.21

BICAR is now roo and international

Founded in 2016 as a ZHAW spin-off company, Share your BICAR AG stands for the urban mobility of the future. The company now hits the market with a new product ready for series production. Roo is on a global expansion course, planning to build…

08.10.21

ZHAW opens Proof of Concept Lab

The new multidisciplinary innovation platform provides expertise and infrastructure for ideation, prototyping and lean start-up innovation. This makes it possible to develop, test and validate new product ideas and business models in an uncomplicated…

07.10.21

New material allows for the more energy-efficient recovery of CO2

Research is being conducted around the world on technologies that can separate CO2 molecules from the atmosphere and exhaust streams. Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have now developed a new hybrid material with which…

30.09.21

Sounding the alarm before anything happens

The ZHAW School of Engineering, together with the company ARHUB, is conducting research on an intelligent alarm system that can see through walls and detect human presence, making it possible for property owners to adopt protective measures that can…

08.09.21

ZHAW graduates receive sustainability awards

Four ZHAW graduates have been awarded for their outstanding theses at the Swiss Green Economy Symposium. With their theses, they have contributed in different ways to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

31.08.21

Tackling food waste with artificial intelligence

KITRO and the ZHAW School of Engineering have come together to wage war on food waste. Using artificial intelligence, they are supporting restaurants and catering establishments in reducing the amount of food that ends up in the bin.

24.08.21

Ice instead of battery: ZHAW researchers investigate ice storage system

Almost two-thirds of the energy required by supermarket branches is used to cool food. Therefore, it seems obvious that excess self-produced photovoltaic electricity could be stored in the form of ice. In a project initiated by Coop, the company…

29.06.21

ZHAW presents intuitive search engine for scientific datasets

The ZHAW School of Engineering has developed an intuitive search function as part of an EU project. This allows information, for example on cancer research or astrophysics, to be found and evaluated in huge databases. The INODE project is funded by…

03.06.21

Electric cylinders for Industry 4.0

Although ZHAW graduate Jeremias Wehrli only came up with the idea for his start-up after graduating, there is still a great deal of know-how from the university that has gone into "Cyltronic". The young entrepreneur wants to replace conventional…

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.

14.04.21

Innovation Booster: In Search of Circular Project Ideas

The innovation program, NTN Innovation Booster Applied Circular Sustainability (NTN IB ACS for short), which is funded by Innosuisse, promotes the implementation of 100% circular concepts and solutions in Switzerland. Over the next four years, the…

31.03.21

ZHAW launches Centre for Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and Deep Learning have established themselves as major fields of research at the ZHAW School of Engineering. Scientific expertise around artificial intelligence is increasingly sought-after. By repositioning itself within the…

09.03.21

With heat pump and induction: ZHAW researchers develop an efficient coffee machine

In an innovation project with the company Aequator, the ZHAW School of Engineering has developed an energy-efficient coffee machine. The special feature: the machine heats the coffee water in three steps. A combination of waste heat utilisation, heat…

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…