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Swiss Managers Survey 2026: Swiss Companies Adapt to a Geopolitically Fragmented World

Geopolitical risks have become the new normal for Swiss companies: they do not expect tensions to ease anytime soon, a situation that is harming both businesses and their employees. This is one of the key findings of the seventh edition of the Swiss…

ZHAW in Positive Impact Rating 2026

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) has once again been included in this year’s Positive Impact Rating for Business Schools. Worldwide, more than 20,000 students rated their business schools based on their social impact.

Best Paper Award for Jasmin Heierli

The Swiss Data Science (SDS) Award for Best Paper goes to a project from the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML). In their study titled “Too Nice to Be Human,” Jasmin Heierli and her team at the Institute of Information Systems (IWI) examined…

AI Changes Job Profiles

The more knowledge becomes available, and AI takes over the most routine tasks, the higher the demands placed on what humans must accomplish – examine, evaluate, and decide. There is a growing demand for a combination of specialized knowledge and new…

ZHAW Master’s in Banking and Finance in the Financial Times Ranking

The Master’s program in Banking and Finance at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) has once again been included in the Financial Times international “Masters in Finance (pre-experience)” ranking. This SML Master’s program also improved its…

Learning for the future with the ZHAW Geopolitics CAS

In its latest continuing education supplement, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) highlights innovative programs and specifically commends the CAS Geopolitics & Business Strategy offered by the ZHAW School of Management and Law.

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.

GEO, AI Agents, and an Award

Around 250 participants discussed the latest technology trends and innovations in data-driven marketing at this year's Swiss MarTech Summit. At the end, there was an award for the Zurich agency DayZero and FC Basel. The event was organized by the…

Hong Kong Delegation Visits ZHAW

On Friday, 22 May 2026, the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) and the School of Engineering (SoE) welcomed a high-ranking delegation from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Winterthur.

ZHAW Doctoral Student Adina Arth Elected to the Swiss Young Academy

Adina Arth, PhD student at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML), is a new member of the Swiss Young Academy. Her project proposal beat numerous other competitors.

New Podcast Episodes on Iran: Khaldoun Dia-Eddine Analyses Geopolitical Dynamics and Negotiations

In two new episodes of the podcast "Geopolitics in Motion", the ZHAW Center for Geopolitics and Global Competitiveness explores the geopolitical developments surrounding the war in Iran. Khaldoun Dia-Eddine provides expert insights into current…

Swiss Managers Survey: Geopolitical Crosswinds

The 7th edition of the ZHAW survey examines how Swiss companies are affected by geopolitical risks, how these risks concretely impact business activities and how companies are responding.

ZHAW Executive Education Programs in the Financial Times Ranking

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is one of three Swiss universities featured in the Financial Times “Executive Education Open” for its continuing education programs.

The Global Alumni Pulse: What Moves Graduates Worldwide

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, deans from leading business schools, together with CEOs, met to discuss the challenges facing business education and executive education.

Swiss Diversity Study 2026: How Flexible are Organizations in a Diverse World of Work?

Traditional corporate structures are clashing with modern realities. The Swiss Diversity Study 2026 investigates how companies in Switzerland are adapting to the various needs of today’s workforce. We need your insights: If you are a leader, HR…

The Global Pulse: Dominik Meier on Lifelong Learning and the Courage to Start Over

Dominik Meier completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, his MBA, and additional executive education programs at ZHAW. Today, he works as a Senior CIO Advisor and teaches as a lecturer at the ZHAW School of Management and…

New Executive Course: Communication & Negotiation Skills for Female Leaders

Elevate your leadership impact. Master high-stakes communication and negotiation through research-backed insights, hands-on practice, and cutting-edge AI-powered simulations. Fast-track your skills this Fall 2026 in an intensive, one-day session…

ZHAW International Business Insight: "The Disposable Oligarchs"

In an article for "Foreign Affairs," Christopher A. Hartwell, Head of the ZHAW International Management Institute, and Tricia D. Olsen of the University of Minnesota analyze a central tension in modern political economy: The relationship between…

New ZHAW Podcast: "Geopolitics in Motion"

The ZHAW Center for Geopolitics and Competitiveness is launching its new podcast, “Geopolitics in Motion.” In the pilot episode, expert Khaldoun Dia-Eddine discusses the current situation in Iran and potential diplomatic developments.

CAS Leading Change in International Business: New Program for Global Collaboration

With the CAS Leading Change in International Business, the ZHAW School of Management and Law expands its executive education portfolio with a program designed to prepare professionals and managers for the challenges of international collaboration and…