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15.08.24

"Blick": Can diplomacy prevent a major war?

Suddenly a victory for quiet diplomacy is possible: Iran has so far held back with its announced retaliatory strike against Israel. There is talk of successful diplomatic negotiations. In an article from Swiss newspaper "Blick", Dominique Ursprung…

13.08.24

The Center for Arts Management and Dampfzentrale Bern have completed the first comprehensive wage study for the independent cultural scene in Switzerland

Supported by Migros Culture Percentage's m2act funding and networking project, the Center for Arts Management investigated the development of working conditions and wages in the Swiss independent cultural scene on behalf of Dampfzentrale Bern.

26.07.24

The Global Pulse: Vera Baltisser

Vera Baltisser is studying for a Master's degree in International Business at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. Her path is a very special one: she is a mother and was already in the middle of her working life before she returned to…

17.07.24

PRME Global Students Award

Bachelor student Lazar Tomasevic has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition for the PRME Global Students 2023-2024 cohort. He was especially recognized for his valuable insights and expertise that have helped to support and advance the mission…

05.07.24

New Members of the International Advisory Board

Dr. Sabine Keller-Busse and Gustav Baldinger have been appointed new members of the International Advisory Board of the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML).

20.06.24

Overview Sustainability Day 2024 @ZHAW

“Nourishing our World - Preserving our Future” - this was the motto of the fifth Sustainability Day held at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML). The event was organized by seven SML students and supported by ZHAW sustainable. The focus of…

17.06.24

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

The Master’s degree program taught by the ZHAW School of Management and Law is now included in the Financial Times international “Masters in Finance pre-experience 2024” ranking.

11.06.24

Key challenges in achieving net zero emission targets with zero-carbon hydrogen

Net Zero requires the CO2-free electrification of all electricity generation and consumption, including carbon-free hydrogen. In an article for the Swiss Parliamentary Group H2 Power-to-X, Peter Qvist-Sørensen, Deputy Head of the ZHAW International…

06.06.24

Downsizing Remains a Challenge for “Empty Nesters”

“Empty nesters” – people whose children no longer live at home – have the greatest potential for downsizing their living space. Nevertheless, this potential is only exploited to a limited extent. These are the findings of a study conducted by ZHAW in…

28.05.24

Swiss firms face key challenges in complying with ESG reporting standards

The importance of ESG activities has increased for many Swiss companies. Nevertheless, the majority of companies are not prepared for a corresponding reporting. Only about 40 percent of Swiss firms will publish an ESG report. Over the past three…

20.05.24

ZHAW Executive Education Programs Feature Again in Financial Times Rankings

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is once again one of four Swiss universities represented in the Financial Times “Executive Education Open” category through its continuing education programs.

22.04.24

Article: Are ambitious sustainability targets fueling the next wave of corporate scandals?

Overambitious sustainability targets can obviously have fatal consequences, as ZHAW researchers describe.

17.04.24

Martin Hirzel Receives Business Achievement Award

Martin Hirzel, Chairman of the International Advisory Board at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, was presented with this year’s Business Achievement Award by the Beta Gamma Sigma Society in Atlanta (USA) on 16 April 2024. This award recognizes…

11.04.24

The Global Pulse: Illia Zholtetskyi

Illia is a Bachelor's student in Business Administration at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. What was initially planned as a guest study program in spring 2022 turned into a new chapter in his life within a year.

10.04.24

Context is Crucial for Sustainable Purchasing Decisions

The Swiss population is increasingly buying second-hand clothing and electronic devices. Despite this, sustainable alternatives often miss out owing to the price, levels of consumer knowledge, or lack of transparency. According to a ZHAW study, it is…

08.04.24

Swiss Managers Survey: ESG Ahead

The 5th edition of the ZHAW survey examines ESG challenges for companies in Switzerland.

27.03.24

Lead Management by Companies Not Sufficiently Automated

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in lead management. However, although many companies recognize the benefits and potential of AI and automation, few are using it. This is confirmed by the latest Marketing Automation &…

27.03.24

Participation of the ZHAW School of Management and Law in the first meeting of the PRME Champions Cohort 2024-2025

21.03.24

Aspiration and reality: ZHAW Center for Global Competitiveness examines sustainability orientation of asset managers

Together with the Investor Impact Initiative, rezonanz and the Ethos Foundation, Dr. Siyana Gurova from the ZHAW Center for Global Competitiveness evaluated the voting behavior of asset managers at company AGMs in 2023 and compared it with the…

21.03.24

Wealth Management in Switzerland – Edition 2

Between tradition and transformation – with this study, we aim to contribute to the continuous success and increasing transparency of Swiss wealth management banks.