29.08.19

Shakti? Heidi? Wonder Woman? – An intercultural superhero leads the way to smarter cities

Cities are only as smart as the average man on the street – and average woman. Yet planners and developers of "smart cities" often overlook women. That’s why the IAM Medialab is developing a virtual reality game that includes women from all cultures…

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…

26.08.19

Google makes parents feel insecure

Although Swiss mothers and fathers often consult digital child health guides, they are very insecure about how to deal with them. Moreover, information retrieved from the internet does not have any significant influence on interaction between parents…

23.08.19

New aquaculture system: raising fish under the best conditions and with low energy consumption

The ZHAW opened a new aquaculture facility at its campus in Wädenswil in July 2019 and is now raising salmon in three separate tanks, each holding 12 cubic metres of water. In the future, the facility will be used for its Specialised Independent…

13.08.19

Digitisation challenges teachers

A recent study conducted by the ZHAW and Swisscom has shown that Swiss schoolteachers see digitisation as an opportunity. The versatility of digital media and promoting digital literacy are considered to be the greatest advantages. Teachers would…

07.08.19

TEDD Community News July-August 2019

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

27.06.19

National Science Foundation project to investigate antiviral agents against measles and other viral diseases

In the fight against viral diseases, not only vaccines, but also new, virus-inhibiting agents are in demand. The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has approved a large-scale project, which will last a number of years and cost 2.1 million Swiss…

25.06.19

Pharmaceutical trials show that antidepressants more than double the risk of suicide

In clinical trials, taking antidepressants increases the risk of suicide. This was the conclusion drawn by a meta-study conducted by researchers from ZHAW, as well as the University Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in Salzburg,…

18.06.19

High quality of life in old age despite chronic disorders

Health problems and chronic disorders in old age do not necessarily lead to a lower quality of life, a recent ZHAW study shows. However, the study also reveals that social inequality has an impact on people’s chance of ageing healthily.

12.06.19

Extent of jihadist radicalisation in Switzerland almost same as in Germany

Approximately 40% of radicalised jihadists in Switzerland receive welfare benefits, as shown by a ZHAW follow-up study made possible by an extended underlying data base. Furthermore, the proportion of converts is around 20%, which is…

07.06.19

TEDD Community News June 2019

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

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.

16.05.19

The state of palliative care in Swiss nursing homes

The nursing research unit at the School of Health Professions is investigating palliative care in Swiss nursing and retirement homes on behalf of the Swiss federation. The results of the “Palliative Care in long-term care facilities (Carlo)” project…

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…

07.05.19

TEDD Community News May 2019

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

03.05.19

What are the needs of Zurich’s 30-39-year-olds?

People aged 30 to 39 are the largest age group in the city of Zurich. What are their needs, and how can the city, together with other stakeholders, incorporate these needs into its strategies?

29.04.19

Switzerland loves eSports

Whether it is sales, prize money, spectators, or me-dia rights, all areas related to eSports have grown tremendously in recent years around the world. The different types of games such as real-time strategy games, first-person shooters, and sports…

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…