04.12.20

Checking contracts with artificial intelligence

The startup Legartis offers a software solution that legally analyses contracts in a matter of seconds. This helps companies in reproducing their own guidelines when drafting contracts. This innovative and efficient method was developed at the ZHAW…

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.

14.09.20

Fintech interview: “Artificial intelligence must not be a black box”

As ZHAW Professor for Finance and Risk Modelling, Jörg Osterrieder works in the areas of data analysis, blockchain and artificial intelligence. His expertise is sought internationally. In this interview, he provides insights into current developments…

11.09.20

Almost 500 engineers embark on their professional careers

his year, engineering students at the ZHAW School of Engineering graduating with a BSc did so under special circumstances. And for the first time ever, the best average grade was achieved by a woman.

16.07.20

Data-based strength training to combat muscle atrophy

Researchers from the ETH Zurich and the ZHAW have together developed a simple method which can precisely describe strength training using fitness equipment and can record missing comparative data. This could, in the future, help in the development of…

13.07.20

Despite Corona: ZHAW students enjoy practice lessons

ZHAW lecturer Andreas Heinzelmann is doing everything he can in the Corona Crisis to provide his students with practical content. Because the laboratories at the School of Engineering are currently closed, he had to come up with an extraordinary…

02.06.20

Information about our teaching activities in the 2020 autumn semester

Starting in the 2020 autumn semester, attendance-based learning in the academic and continuing education programmes of the ZHAW School of Engineering will be reduced and complemented with elements of online learning. This will allow us to make the…

02.04.20

How photovoltaic systems contribute to voltage regulation

Photovoltaics is one of the most important technologies for renewable energy supply. In addition to clean electricity, however, it causes voltage fluctuations in the power grid. On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, ZHAW researchers have…

23.03.20

EU project «FCHgo!»: Generating new energy in a playful manner

Hydrogen and fuel cells are popular when it comes to environmentally friendly energy generation. However, teaching children the principles behind such technologies isn't easy. The international «FCHgo!» project supports teachers in doing just…

13.03.20

ZHAW discontinues classroom teaching until the end of May

Following a decision by the federal and cantonal governments, any attendance and classroom teaching at the ZHAW will be discontinued with immediate effect from Monday, March 16 until the end of May 2020. The university is operating at full capacity…

19.02.20

Two ZHAW projects in the National Research Programme “Digital Transformation”

The Swiss National Science Foundation is launching its research programme NRP77 “Digital Transformation” with 37 research projects. The ZHAW School of Engineering is collaborating on two of these projects, where the researchers are called on to…

09.01.20

“Watt d’Or” award for greenhouse project

Energy consumption for greenhouse heating can be slashed by fifty per cent with a highly efficient, targeted air conditioning approach developed by researchers of the ZHAW School of Engineering. The project has received the “Watt d’Or” award by the…

04.11.19

Part-time format now available for all Engineering degree programmes

Young people decide to study part-time in increasing numbers. The ZHAW School of Engineering now offers all of its eight Bachelor’s degree programmes in both a full-time and part-time format.

29.08.19

Treating neck pain with a computer game

ZHAW researchers have teamed up with partners from industry and clinical practice to develop a system that treats neck problems using computer games. But this is about more than just fun and games. The system also makes it possible for the first time…

05.06.19

ZHAW researchers develop revolutionary method to digitise sheet music

The new scanning method for musical notes represents a milestone in computer-aided object recognition. A digital music stand can now convert printed sheet music into machine-readable notes twice as precisely as was possible before.

20.05.19

Self-powered sensors detect water leaks

A team of engineers from the ZHAW and Eawag have developed a smart-sensor system to monitor drinking-water mains. The system has an independent power supply and transmits data wirelessly.

17.05.19

Protein shakes win the ZHAW Startup Challenge

A new capsule for protein powder will soon hit the fitness market. At this year’s ZHAW Startup Challenge, “FitCap” was already convincing. Behind the idea are five young men from the ZHAW School of Engineering and School of Management and Law.

10.05.19

Flying measuring platform investigates gases in the air

Researchers at the ZHAW School of Engineering have supported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) in the development of a flying measuring platform. The system measures greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. The flying device is…

09.04.19

First ZHAW student to programme quantum computer

Even state-of-the-art computers still need a long time to solve complex problems. Future quantum computers will be able to do this in a fraction of the time currently needed. For the first time at the ZHAW School of Engineering, a computer science…

26.03.19

Walking or cycling satisfies commuters most

In the Basel area, new mobility solutions are available to commuters in addition to cars and public transport. However, according to a study conducted by the ZHAW, commuters are not open to carpooling yet. What’s more, people still know too little…