Researchers from the University of Zurich have been honoured with the UZH Postdoc Team Award for developing an innovative smartwatch application and companion app called MindfulPacer to help Long Covid sufferers manage their symptoms. The researchers, André Meyer-Baron and Carlo Cervia-Hasler, met at a DIZH networking event in November 2022… Read More »A Smartwatch App to Tackle Long Covid
The Data Donation Day will familiarize the general public of the Canton of Zurich with the possibility to donate their digital trace data for academic research. The preparation of the outreach activity (live events, media coverage, and a website) will stimulate networking and collaboration among researchers from the four DIZH… Read More »Data Donation Day
The project will develop a platform that focuses on Augmented Reality (AR) Patterns and aims to improve collaboration between UX designers and software developers. The goal is to create and operate a public catalogue of AR Patterns that covers both technical and UX aspects. The resulting community platform promotes the… Read More »Community Platform to Promote AR Patterns
With the Digital MasterClass Canton of Zurich, qualified researchers from the DIZH universities will inform the parliamentarians of the Zurich Cantonal Council about relevant topics of digital transformation. Politicians can thus acquire digital expertise on a neutral basis and form independent opinions. More information From June 2024, five training events… Read More »Digital MasterClass Canton of Zurich
This hackathon event gives participants all means to capitalize on the application of Earth Observation data for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our mission is to enrich participants with EO-knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit surrounding sustainability. This combination will result in start-ups that benefit society. Hackeon. Pixels for the… Read More »HackEOn: hacking satellite data for sustainable resource management
In the current podcast episode, we take an exclusive look at ChaLL, the prototype of a language-based chatbot that enables students to improve their language skills. Manuela Hürlimann from the Centre for Artificial Intelligence at the ZHAW provides insights into the development of the bot and explains why such a… Read More »Learning languages the easy way
Around 2,000 adults aged 60 and over take advantage of the diverse programme offered by the UZH3 Senior University, which ranges from lectures to online courses. Gerontopsychologist Burcu Demiray researches the positive effects of lifelong learning on cognitive functions. Participants appreciate the motivated atmosphere and intellectual stimulation. UZH3 combines education… Read More »Senior Citizens University of Zurich UZH3 – Education, reflection and participation for generation 60+
The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) has produced a new video podcast with the Swiss Drone and Robotics Center (SDRZ VBS). In seven episodes, the state of drone technology as well as legal and practical aspects of drone defense are explained. The topic of drones and their defense is becoming an… Read More »New video podcast about drone defense
Many thanks to all DIZH members and colleagues for their commitment this year. Together, we have achieved a lot and realised exciting projects. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this. 2023 wrapped We are looking forward to the coming year. The office will not be staffed… Read More »Goodbye 2023
This innovative AI-powered project aims to transform historical texts into visual representations, making ‘lost’ history accessible to all. It has broad applications in education, museums, and beyond. The project’s Proof of Concept includes creating a user-friendly web application, showcasing historical moments, and developing a sustainable roadmap. Team: Prof . Dr.… Read More »Re-Experiencing History