04.04.18

ZHAW study on civil drones – challenges and prospects

Under the guidance of the ZHAW, a team of experts has evaluated the prospects and challenges for civil drones in Switzerland. A meticulous survey and considerations on the future development of drone technology have led the team to a number of…

04.04.18

Short Reportage in CHIMIA: A new Approach in the Fight against Cancer

Dr. Markus Rimann published a text about the collaboration with FGen, University Hospital Zürich and ZHAW.

23.03.18

Our Master Student Armin Picenoni in magazine Impact

The student writes about his Master thesis in the article titled: Targeted cancer combat.

22.03.18

Is the playground a social space open to everyone?

The Occupational Therapy Research Unit is studying how children experience playgrounds. Children with physical or mental impairments and the people accompanying them are also included in the study are. Based on the results of the study, the…

21.03.18

Ticks predominantly bite children on the head and neck

The data from the ‘Tick Prevention’ app of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences show that the head area is affected ten times more in children than in adults, and 50 percent of bites occur while participating in sports or leisure activities…

15.03.18

Vertical solar panels for balanced electricity production

Solar panels produce most of their electricity around midday, when there is already a lot of power in the grid. To solve this problem, ZHAW researchers are testing vertical solar panels for the first time. These produce electricity with morning and…

13.03.18

First international standard for sign language published

Sign languages have been included in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the first time. This is a crucial step towards their political recognition and the development of professional training standards.

13.03.18

Transfood - a new research partnership with Brazil

What effects do Swiss agricultural imports from Brazil have on the environment and on society in the country of origin? A team of researchers from Brazil and the ZHAW are finding out in the new Transfood project.

08.03.18

Presentation at the LIFE SIDE Residential Tranining Course on the EU Emissions Trading System

On March, 8th 2018, Prof. Dr. Regina Betz spoke at the LIFE SIDE Residential Training Course on the EU Emissions Trading System. More information can be accessed here.

13.02.18

Low prices and more vehicles in the shared mobility sector

A ZHAW study on shared mobility concepts in European cities shows that bike-sharing prices have been dropping rapidly, whereas fleet sizes have increased massively. The same pattern can be seen in the car-sharing sector, where prices are declining…

09.02.18

ZHAW continues energy turnaround research

After four years of energy research, the ZHAW has drawn a positive balance. According to an external evaluation, the ZHAW has established a leading position among universities of applied sciences.

08.02.18

ZHAW high-tech ski wax to be used at the Olympics

Just in time for the Olympic Games, researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed an innovative ski wax that adheres to the ski for longer than existing products, thanks to a designer molecule. Laboratory tests have…

07.02.18

Reha Rheinfelden research prize awarded to researchers from Institute of Physiotherapy

The Reha Rheinfelden has awarded this year’s research prize to Markus Hildebrandt, Gabriela Fankhauser, André Meichtry and Hannu Luomajoki for their study entitled “Correlation between lumbar dysfunction and fat infiltration in lumbar multifidus…

06.02.18

Swiss teenagers prefer YouTubers from outside Switzerland

Swiss teenagers’ favourite YouTubers are mostly male, from a country neighbouring Switzerland and speak the same language as the teenagers do, according to the new JAMESfocus report published by the ZHAW and Swisscom. Science fiction and fantasy…

22.01.18

MAS graduates develop app and recommendations for specialists

On 10 January 2018, Selina Süsstrunk and Sonja Rocker presented their final projects for their Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) degree in occupational therapy. They had both developed practical instruments for everyday professional practice. Anyone…

21.12.17

Success through collaboration: Award for Inter-Professional Research

Brigitte Gantschnig and an inter-professional team have received the SAMS Award for Inter-Professionalism in Research. Networking and thinking outside the box are central to Gantschnig’s research and teaching.

19.12.17

Rating system for healthy and environmentally friendly meals

ZHAW researchers have developed an index that allows kitchen managers in catering businesses to put together sustainable menus easily. For the first time, guests are able to select their meals according to health and environmental aspects.

12.12.17

News from TEDD member C-CIT Sensors

Strengthening Focus & Investment in Metabolic Monitoring

05.12.17

Yello-founder Dieter Meier: a game changer in the chocolate industry

Multi-talented Dieter Meier plans to revolutionise the chocolate industry. Thanks to a completely new process, his chocolate contains less sugar and retains its original flavours, which differ depending on the cocoa’s country of origin.