07.02.20

How the future of energy is influenced by language

The ZHAW has been researching patterns of language use in Switzerland during the energy transition. In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the ZHAW has created and analysed a unique digital collection of language data. Initial…

07.02.20

TEDD Community News February 2020

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

29.01.20

Exploring the biocatalytic potential of Fe/α-ketoglutaratedependent halogenases

a review by Mortiz Voss, Sumire Honda Malca and Rebecca Buller accepted for publication at "Chemistry - A European Journal".

14.01.20

FameLab is back in Switzerland!

Care to share your passion for science with the public? Switzerland is looking for new talents in science communication.

07.01.20

TEDD Community News January 2020

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

18.12.19

TEDD Community News December 2019

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

17.12.19

Establishing a method for measuring bulk solids using a ring shear cell

When food is processed, large quantities of by-products are often generated. These by-products can then be dried and further processed in powder form or used as ingredients in other end products. In contrast to liquids, however, there are few…

12.12.19

Study «Journalism in the Web 2019»: Social media sets both the pace and the agenda

Social media has become an indispensable tool in journalism. Despite this central role, however, journalists retain a certain scepticism regarding the quality and reliability of social media sources, and they are ambivalent about using them in…

14.11.19

Literature-based Discovery: New Video Online

Find out how this project wants to drastically improve literature evaluation and watch the video recorded by the project team on their smartphone.

12.11.19

Neobanks are changing the banking world

Initially, digital banks were not regarded as serious competition, but this could soon change. In the German-speaking part of Switzerland, 54% of the those surveyed already know about these so-called neobanks, and almost every fifth person uses the…

11.11.19

TEDD Community News November 2019

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

05.11.19

ZHAW study collects data on death by starvation in Swiss old people’s homes for the first time

Voluntarily forgoing eating and drinking, also known as the voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED), or starving to death, can be an option for critically ill people to prematurely and autonomously end their lives. In Switzerland too, social…

04.11.19

Eight PhD Positions on Improving Children's Play

The Institute of Occupational Therapy at ZHAW is participating in the first Trans-European Occupational Science doctoral training programme to research and improve children's play. Early-stage researchers will be encouraged to apply in March 2020 for…

28.10.19

2019 Swiss Marketing Leadership Study: complex business processes and time pressure pose obstacles at Swiss companies

As processes become increasingly complex, marketing professionals need more time to develop concepts and strategies. At the same time, escalating business dynamics mean they must implement solutions faster.

22.10.19

Online shopping abroad increasingly popular with the Swiss

The ZHAW and HWZ have surveyed Swiss online retail providers and customers on behalf of Swiss Post. The studies show that Swiss online retailers increasingly need to offer value-added services to face the competition from abroad.

10.10.19

Smart Cities and the Gender Data Gap

Cities are only as smart as their (software) developers – most of whom are men. Aiming at unlocking the human potential for urban development across gender boundaries, the IAM MediaLab is developing a virtual reality game that invites women around…

08.10.19

DIZH Fellowship - First Call is under way

ZHAW digital is looking for outstanding ZHAW researchers of all levels who want to work in a research cluster with other universities on interdisciplinary projects about digital transformation.

08.10.19

TEDD Community News October 2019

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

09.09.19

TEDD Community News September 2019

Summary of the current activities, events, news from Partners and more

04.09.19

New technologies in the healthcare sector

Wearables, robotics, big data – new technologies are becoming more and more pervasive in all areas and are shaping our daily life. The healthcare sector is no exception. The Research Report 2019 shows the opportunities and risks of new technologies,…