What does “digitization” mean? What is actually an algorithm? The aim of the online course “Studium Digitale” developed by DSI is to give students at Bachelor level a first introduction to this broad and complex topic. The four building blocks of Studium Digitale are “Data & Information”, “Programming & Computational… Read More »Studium Digitale (Bachelor)
The project “E-Assessment & EPIS” promotes the digital transformation in the area of performance review by providing corresponding services at the University of Zurich. Consulting, support & operation to promote digital examination formats From exam registration to exam viewing, we provide the OLAT and Inspera platforms for conducting secure and… Read More »E-Assessment & EPIS
Higher Education Didactic Innovation Processes and Development Projects for Digital Skills of University Teachers in the Digital Age The cooperation project “LeLa – LernLabor Hochschuldidaktik”, funded by swissuniversities in the P8 program, strengthens the joint cross-university work (ETH Zürich, PHZH, UZH, ZHAW, ZHdK) on didactic issues and concepts. Through a… Read More »LeLa: Learning Lab Higher Education Didactics
Welcome to the virtual exhibition How do sustainability and digitization fit together? We invite you to a retrospective exploration of our exhibition “Green Bytes? The virtual tour offers the opportunity to learn more about the projects and people presented at the ZKSD on June 7. The event was both a… Read More »Virtual Tour “Green Bytes?”
In the first outreach call of the DIZH Innovation Program, funding is provided for projects that increase the visibility of digital innovations and drive networking among stakeholders. Up to CHF 50,000 in funding is available for outreach projects that communicate the impact of digital transformation and stimulate dialogue on its… Read More »Outreach call: promoting visibility and networking
The DSI is looking for researchers (PhDs) who are at the beginning of their academic career and are conducting interdisciplinary research on topics that are closely related to digitization and its impact on society. Possible research fields include digital health, digital ethics, religion and digitization, digital humanities, legal tech, etc.… Read More »DSI Bridge Postdoc Call
A recent study by the ZHAW and PH Zurich shows that virtual learning environments are promising for in-company training. Learners from the electrical industry additionally prepared for their final exams with virtual reality software and were able to improve their grades by one. For many training companies, it is difficult… Read More »Better apprenticeship with virtual reality
Dr. Ning Wang received a personal invitation by the World Economic Forum to attend its «Summer Davos» in Tianjin, China on 27-29 June 2023. She will be leading a hub session on 28 June at 11:30-12:00 local time. The topic of her session is «Explore Ethical Dilemmas of Emerging Technologies».… Read More »Dr. Ning Wang invited to speak at the World Economic Forum’s 2023 «Summer Davos»
Exergames offer an innovative solution for rehabilitation after a cruciate ligament rupture. Movement-based games such as ‘Sphery Racer’ can motivate patients and prepare them for a return to sport. The collaboration of experts from sports science, game design and physiotherapy enables an innovative training concept. https://vimeo.com/832178081 The video offers an… Read More »ExerUp! Research-based development of an exergame for sports rehabilitation
The avatar technology developed in the project “Transformation of the Textile Industry from Push to Pull Production through Digitization” enables precisely fitting virtual try-ons, reduces returns and minimizes transport costs. By integrating a module on websites, customers can select items of clothing and try them on virtually. The project team… Read More »More sustainability in the fashion industry