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Between Passion and Returns: Art Is More Than an Investment

In conversation with Dr. Laura Johanna Noll, art economist (Dr. oec. HSG) and Deputy Head of the Center for Arts Management (ZKM)

People in Switzerland pay digitally, but still rely on cash

How has the cash referendum affected the Swiss population’s payment preferences? Swiss Payment Monitor 2/2026, published by HSG and ZHAW, reveals that mobile payments are currently more popular than cash and debit cards in stores. At the same time,…

Academy of Management 2026: Double Success for ZHAW International Management Institute

Two prestigious Best Paper Awards for researchers from the ZHAW International Management Institute: At the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management in Philadelphia, papers by Dr. Matteo Mösli and Prof. Christopher Hartwell as well as by Dr.…

New study examines the resilience of the Swiss energy system

Researchers at ETH Zurich and ZHAW have developed a new optimisation model to plan electricity systems that better reflect real world conditions by including normal years and crisis scenarios. For Switzerland, the results are surprisingly…

New Project Investigates Cyberattacks on Swiss Organizations and Receives SNF Funding

Cyberattacks are on the rise, but there has been little research into how experienced responders make decisions in such situations when under time pressure and facing uncertainty. This new ZHAW project investigates real-world cyber incidents in Swiss…

The Global Pulse: How Alumna Anastasia Skripnikov Is Forging Her Own Path Between Leadership, Family, and an MBA

Professional responsibility, three children, and a demanding MBA program: Anastasia Skripnikov successfully balanced all three at once. In this interview, the ZHAW School of Management and Law alumna reflects on overcoming challenges, why she refuses…

Swiss Diversity Study 2026: Employees Call for Greater Opportunities to Shape Their Work

New findings from the Swiss Diversity Study 2026 reveal that employees across all age groups and genders are seeking greater flexibility and more personalised ways of working. The results of the study's first phase were presented last week at the…

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…

AI and Death

As part of a Swissnex program, Mirella Moser, a research assistant at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML), spent two weeks traveling through Japan and exploring the topic of “AI Afterlife.” During her trip, she made valuable connections and…

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.