In the 2nd Outreach Call, DIZH is funding eight projects that make digital innovations visible and bring research findings into schools, the public and practice. Selected from 21 submitted proposals, several of these build on previous DIZH funding instruments, such as Rapid Action Calls, Project Calls or the Fellowship Program… Read More »Eight new projects for greater visibility and networking
Cyberattacks are no longer limited to large corporations. Schools, local authorities and SMEs are increasingly being targeted and often lack both the expertise and the budget to protect themselves adequately. This is precisely where the concept of Cybersecurity Clinics comes in. Cybersecurity Clinics bring students and organisations together: students provide… Read More »Cybersecurity Clinics bring students and organisations together
What is beauty? Society has always had its own ideas about beauty: in ancient times, these were carved in stone; later, they were painted on canvas; and in the 20th century, they were transferred to cinema and magazines. Today, algorithms apply these ideals and produce flawless skin, slim bodies, and… Read More »The perfect body. When algorithms define beauty
Difficult conversations with parents are part of everyday life at schools. At PHZH, prospective teachers can now practice such situations virtually: students interact with two AI avatars using VR glasses or a laptop. The first simulates realistic conversations with parents on topics such as school anxiety, transferring schools, or cyberbullying,… Read More »Practice parent-teacher meetings with AI avatars
From 20 to 29 March 2026, DIZH-funded projects will be featured at ‘After The Algorithm’. The festival combines international art with Swiss research and makes artificial intelligence accessible to those without technical knowledge. All four DIZH universities are involved. YuRo Reliable perception is one of the biggest challenges for robots… Read More »DIZH Projects at the Festival “After the Algorithm”
The digital transformation needs new ideas – this is where “ZHAW digital” comes in: for the eighth time, the initiative is funding innovative research projects from across the university. In 2026, five juniors, three seniors, and five seniors with PhDs from a total of five departments will receive funding. This… Read More »ZHAW digital: New fellowships 2026
Behind every AI is human labour. But who does this work usually remains hidden. The film “Humans in the Loop” tells one of these stories: that of Nehma (Sonal Madhushankar), a single mother from Jharkhand who annotates data so that algorithms can learn to “see”. The footage from the Data… Read More »Film screening and panel discussion “Humans in the Loop”
What initially appears to be a typically Swiss object reveals complex interconnections upon closer inspection: an Appenzell pipe evokes Alpine romanticism, but also tells of the tobacco trade with the Caribbean, colonial connections, and Switzerland’s “invented traditions.” But how can such hidden connections be made visible and tangible for students?… Read More »Rethinking museums: Digital learning with historical objects
From October 30 to November 1, 2025, a hackathon at the DSI brought together people from tech, design, and humanitarian practice to work on digital solutions for crisis response. The focus was on the Government as a Platform (GaaP) approach, developing modular and scalable digital foundations to enable faster and… Read More »Digital solutions for crisis management
The fifth Project Call once again exceeded expectations, with another increase in the quantity and quality of applications. The large number of submissions demonstrates the dynamic and success of the innovation program and underscores the considerable interest in interdisciplinary research in the field of digital transformation. The DIZH committees have… Read More »Funding approved for 12 new projects