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13.11.25

Non-Communicable Diseases Cost Switzerland CHF 109 Billion a Year

Healthcare costs in Switzerland rose by 37 percent between 2012 and 2022. Non-communicable diseases account for the majority of healthcare costs and production losses, totaling 109 billion Swiss francs per year.

05.11.25

11 December 2025 - TEDxZHAW: Beyond Theory

For the third time TEDx meets ZHAW. Be part of this unique Live-Event and delve into the fascinating topics presented on TEDx stage.

05.11.25

You Are Your Future

A course of study at the ZHAW School of Management and Law is an investment in your future. Push yourself to the limit and qualify for a challenging career in business and law.

04.11.25

Zurich Center for Sustainability Leadership at EcoSuiza: Sustainable Innovation for Argentina

At the EcoSuiza sustainability forum in Buenos Aires, ZCSL colleague Nico Pfändler presented the REPIC project focused on climate-friendly wood value creation in northern Argentina. The conference is organised by the Swiss-Argentine Chamber of…

23.10.25

Paper Development Workshop in Winterthur Supports Emerging Scholars in Organization and Management Studies

Fo three days in October, the ZHAW School of Management and Law in Winterthur hosted the Paper Development Workshop in Organization and Management Studies. The event brought together more than 40 advanced PhD students, early-career researchers, and…

17.10.25

Handelszeitung: New ZHAW Continuing Education Program on Geopolitics and Business

In its special issue "Education & Careers", the current Handelszeitung presents the new CAS Geopolitics and Business Strategy offered by the ZHAW School of Management and Law. Increasing geopolitical tensions and growing economic fragmentation are…

16.10.25

IMI Researcher Dr. Albena Björck Receives Best Impact Award from the Strategic Management Society

Recognition for research at the ZHAW International Management Institute (IMI): Dr. Albena Björck was honoured with the Best Impact Award from the Strategy Practice Interest Group at the Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference 2025 in San…

14.10.25

The Global Pulse: How Liam Witzig Found His Way into the World of ESG Data

In the ZHAW series The Global Pulse, 26-year-old Liam Witzig shares how his Bachelor’s studies at ZHAW shaped him, why he spent his exchange year traveling through Central and South America during the pandemic – and how a rejection ultimately became…

03.10.25

New Publication: Shedding Light on the Global Polycrisis

A new review article co-authored by Adina Arth (ZHAW Zurich Center for Sustainability Leadership) has been published in the Annual Review of Environment and Resources. The paper examines how the concept of the polycrisis – the interlinkages of…

01.10.25

Swiss Financial Literacy Report 2025: Financial knowledge remains stable – but unevenly distributed

The True Wealth Financial Literacy Index 2025, compiled in collaboration with Dr. Michael Kendzia from the ZHAW School of Management and Law, makes it clear: While basic financial knowledge is widespread in the Swiss population, there are significant…

30.09.25

ZHAW Diversity Expert Dr. Daniela Frau in the Cover Interview of Personal Schweiz

In the current issue of the Swiss specialist journal Personal Schweiz, Dr. Daniela Frau, Diversity Management Delegate at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, shares her expertise on diversity, inclusion, and employability.

23.09.25

Long-term commitment to biodiversity pays off

Protecting biodiversity is a generational task – and a powerful example of how sustained commitment can deliver lasting impact. Adina Arth from the ZHAW Zurich Center for Sustainability Leadership is patron of the Wild Plant Protection Germany…

18.09.25

Japan’s Deal with Trump: No Blueprint for Switzerland

In a guest article in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Dominique Ursprung, lecturer at the ZHAW International Management Institute, and Sandro Fuchs, ZHAW Professor for Public Management, analyze Japan’s recent agreement with former U.S. President…

16.09.25

New SNF Project at ZCSL: Corporate Activism and Democracy

On 1 October 2025, the Zurich Center for Sustainability Leadership (ZCSL) at ZHAW will launch a new research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF): “Pro-democracy corporate sociopolitical activism: Investigating the…

10.09.25

"Teamwork, Feedback, and Cultural Exchange" – Nicole Vogler on Her Studies at ZHAW

From a practice-oriented degree to shaping global talent development: Nicole Vogler, alumna of the Bachelor's in International Management at ZHAW, is now Senior Lead at the Swiss brand On. In our "The Global Pulse" interview, she shares how her…

10.09.25

Prof. Christian Vögtlin in the SME Portal’s “Topic of the Month”: Small Steps with Big Impact

Sustainability and social responsibility are no longer just a nice-to-have for Swiss companies. But how can ESG and CSR criteria actually be implemented? A current article on the KMU-Portal highlights practical approaches – from selecting relevant…

09.09.25

ZHAW Master in International Business Recognized Again in the Global Financial Times Ranking

The Master of Science (MSc) in International Business at the ZHAW School of Management and Law has once again been ranked among the world’s leading management programs. For the sixth consecutive year, the program offered by the ZHAW department of…

08.09.25

ZHAW Master in International Business in the Financial Times Ranking

The ZHAW School of Management and Law has been included in the FT Masters in Management Ranking for the sixth year in a row. This ranking includes the top 100 Master's programs in management worldwide.

04.09.25

Former Bundesrat Ueli Maurer in Beijing: ZHAW experts provide context

Concentrated ZHAW expertise provides clarity: Former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer was the only Swiss guest of honour to attend China’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Blick, the Tages-Anzeiger and…

03.09.25

More Power for Digital Health

Switzerland is lagging internationally in the digitalization of the healthcare sector but is making progress. Experts see this as a strategic opportunity – and the population is also open to digitalization.