26.05.23

Meeting of representatives from ten European universities at the ZHAW

In January, the ZHAW became the first Swiss university to join the EELISA alliance. This offers the opportunity to work with high-ranking universities from the EU region and strengthen partnerships within Europe. The alliance's Executive Board…

16.05.23

Smart City activities on the rise in Swiss cities

More than 50 Swiss cities and municipalities are already actively engaged with the smart city development concept, according to the Swiss Smart City Survey 2022 conducted by ZHAW. An overarching smart city strategy is also increasingly being pursued,…

25.04.23

ZHAW launches new continuing education offer on generative AI in teaching and further education

Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to introduce disruptive changes in various areas, including teaching and continuing education. Therefore, the Competence Center for Generative AI at the ZHAW School of Engineering is…

22.03.23

Working together to tackle the shortage of skilled workers: SMC and ZHAW launch competence centre

How can we counter the shortage of skilled workers and in doing so enhance our innovative capacity? The ZHAW School of Engineering and SMC Schweiz AG are taking on this challenge together: the Institute of Mechatronic Systems at the ZHAW set up…

06.02.23

New KK Win centre of excellence for chillers and heat pump technology in Winterthur

KK Win is a joint initiative of the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE) at the ZHAW and the Swiss Technical College Winterthur (STFW). The platform is aimed at professionals from the sector and provides a quick and uncomplicated…

26.01.23

ZHAW joins alliance of European universities

In January, the ZHAW became the first Swiss university to join the EELISA alliance. This offers the opportunity to work with high-ranking universities from the EU region and strengthen partnerships within Europe.

30.11.22

DICOM router project: more efficient use of medical image data

Medical institutions use the DICOM data standard to exchange their medical image information. Until now, however, medical professionals have been unable to access the data in a targeted and efficient manner. A platform developed by ZHAW researchers…

21.11.22

Frank-Peter Schilling appointed as an adjunct professor at Victoria University of Wellington

As part of the collaboration between Victoria University of Wellington and the ZHAW School of Engineering, Frank-Peter Schilling from the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) has been appointed as an adjunct professor. In this role, the ZHAW…

06.10.22

Rieter and the Johann Jacob Rieter Foundation Sponsor Professorship for Artificial Intelligence at the ZHAW

The Rieter Group is constantly expanding its technology leadership. Together with the Johann Jacob Rieter Foundation, the company is therefore supporting a new Endowed Professorship for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the ZHAW School of…

09.09.22

Sustainability awards for dissertations

Every year, the Swiss Green Economy Symposium, in collaboration with the ZHAW, gives an Award for outstanding final theses that contribute in various ways to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s award-winning dissertations…

20.07.22

Skills training in Virtual Reality – pilot test with students in Central Tanzania

Virtual Reality (VR) learning exercises are recognized to boost motivation of students and to be highly scalable. In Central Tanzania, the organization for development Helvetas and the ZHAW conducted a pilot study with electrical engineering students…

07.07.22

Data basis for sustainable decision-making

The DISCAP project is setting out to develop data-based digital infrastructure that will enable fact-based decisions to be taken with a view to achieving sustainable consumption and production. This requires data on the environment and supply chains…

04.07.22

Improving airspace surveillance with human-machine teams

Air Traffic Management (ATM) calls for pronounced situational awareness and a capacity for rapid reaction. The “AISA” Horizon 2020 SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Project in which ZHAW is participating aims to determine how the deployment of machine…

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…

10.03.22

The Zurich UAS Racing team is getting ready to race in 2022!

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has had its own Formula Student team Zurich UAS Racing since 2019, but a combination of the coronavirus pandemic and a technical fault has so far prevented them from fully taking part in a race. They…

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…