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13.05.26

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.

12.05.26

Swiss Diversity Study 2026: How flexible are organisations in a diverse world of work?

The world of work is becoming more diverse – yet many organisational structures remain standardised. The Swiss Diversity Study 2026 explores how companies in Switzerland respond to the different life realities of employees. Leaders as well as HR and…

07.05.26

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 continuing education programs at ZHAW – today, he works as a Senior CIO Advisor and teaches as a lecturer at ZHAW School of Management and Law.…

06.05.26

New Continuing Education Course: Communication & Negotiation Skills for Female Leaders

Strengthen your communication and negotiation skills in a targeted way: with research-based input, hands-on exercises, and innovative AI-supported simulations. The continuing education course will be offered in fall 2026 as a one-day intensive…

05.05.26

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…

16.04.26

New Geopolitics Podcast: The ZHAW Volkart Lounge

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

07.04.26

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 continuing education portfolio with a program designed to prepare professionals and managers for the challenges of international collaboration…

18.03.26

ZHAW Participates in National Quality Development Program for Physiotherapy

The Swiss Physiotherapy Association Physioswiss has launched a quality development program in outpatient physiotherapy on behalf of the Federal Quality Commission, aiming to improve the quality of care and patient safety, and to anchor physiotherapy…

10.03.26

New Tool Boosts the Quality of Sustainable Financial Advice

ZHAW has developed a new tool for surveying investors’ sustainability preferences. This enables integrated, realistic consideration of sustainability aspects alongside financial investment characteristics. The aim is to reduce the risks of…

02.03.26

Martin Hirzel Becomes Visiting Professor at the ZHAW School of Management and Law

The President of Swissmem and Vice President of economiesuisse will take up a guest professorship in the Master's in International Business and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at the ZHAW School of Management and Law from March…

26.02.26

Falk Uebernickel takes over as co-director at the IMM

For almost a year, Steffen Müller has been co-director of the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM). The management team is now expanding, as Falk Uebernickel, another proven expert, assumes his role as co-director of the Institute.

26.02.26

TEDxZHAW: Beyond Theory

TEDx talks are inspirational and provide a platform for exchanging and discussing ideas. At the third TEDxZHAW event in Winterthur, speakers from the fields of psychology, biotechnology, robotics, and healthcare shared their experiences on the topic…

19.02.26

After Temporary Stabilization, Cash is in Decline Again

Mobile devices remain Switzerland's favorite way to pay, but in-store payment is levelling off. At the same time, cash is becoming less important for everyday payments. These are the findings of the latest "Swiss Payment Monitor" published by the…

12.02.26

ZHAW Credits Swiss Military Leadership Training Toward Degree Programs

In the future, the ZHAW School of Management and Law will count Swiss military leadership training toward various degree programs. ZHAW is the first university of applied sciences to recognize Swiss military leadership training as work experience.…

09.02.26

International Survey Confirms High Level of Satisfaction with Business Education

An international survey conducted by the Financial Times in collaboration with the ZHAW School of Management and Law confirms that the majority of business school graduates are satisfied with their education and career paths. At the same time, many…

27.01.26

Dialogue on the Importance of the AI Ecosystem in the Canton of Zurich

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, a roundtable discussion involving politicians, business leaders, and universities was convened at the instigation of Martin Neukom, President of the Cantonal Government of Zurich. The focus of the exchange…

23.01.26

New Continuing Education Course: Sustainability Communication & Reporting

How can companies communicate their sustainability performance credibly, effectively and in a legally sound way—especially in times of increasing regulatory requirements and growing scepticism towards greenwashing? The new ZHAW continuing education…

22.01.26

Animal Rights: Between Idealism and Realism

On 15 January 2026 in Winterthur, the Center for Animal Rights and the Environment (CARE) held its inaugural conference, titled "Animal Rights: Between Idealism and Realism." Renowned speakers shed light on animal rights from a variety of…

21.01.26

School of Management and Law is a PRME Champion

The ZHAW School of Management and Law has once again been named a champion for the period 2026-2027 by PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education). A total of 50 PRME members worldwide were selected for the "Champions Cohort" based on…

06.01.26

Geopolitical Escalation in Venezuela: IMI and CGC Expertise Assesses Current Developments

The escalation in Latin America raises fundamental questions about the international order, power projection, spheres of influence, and the future role of the United States in global politics. At the ZHAW International Management Institute, and…