The fifth Strategy Lab of the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) focussed on the future of quantum technology. The results have been summarised in a position paper that provides realistic assessments of expected technical developments and reflects on the potential impact on society. A column on the topic was also published.… Read More »DSI Strategy Lab: A Future with Quantum Computing
The DSI Infrastructures & Labs are shared platforms and structural vessels for creating collaborative research environments for digital transformation. Four new projects were selected for funding as part of this year’s call: DAVALab – Digital Audio-Visual Annotation Lab ELIAS – an Agentic Interview Service OpenOSR – General-Purpose Open-Source Tools for… Read More »Four new DSI Infrastructures & Labs
The “ZHAW digital” initiative supports research projects that address a wide range of topics and aspects of digital transformation. The projects in this funding round deal with issues such as privacy protection, digital participation and sustainable resource use. As part of the “Digital Futures Fund for Research and Development” (DFF),… Read More »ZHAW digital: Five new DFF projects
With the 3rd Structure Call, we are promoting innovation structures that are effective in the long term. We support agile projects that overcome disciplinary and institutional boundaries, enable socially relevant solutions and sustainably strengthen cooperation between universities and practice partners. Funding of up to CHF 1.2 million per structure is… Read More »Apply now: 3rd Structure Call
Voices are with us all the time, whether in conversations, podcasts or movies. But what if we are suddenly no longer sure whether it is a person speaking on the other end?Today, artificial intelligence can generate voices that sound deceptively real. How does this work technically and linguistically? Phonetics professor… Read More »Who is speaking? Voice, identity and simulation
The fourth DSI Insights is dedicated to the position paper ‘Recommendations for a future with quantum technology’. This paper was produced as part of the fifth DSI Strategy Lab. In the ‘DSI Insights’ column, Titus Neupert writes that quantum technologies such as quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensor technology… Read More »DSI Insights: Are we fit for quantum computing?
Alexander Damm-Reiser, Professor of Remote Sensing of Water Systems at UZH, uses satellite data to analyze the impact of industrial activities on ecosystems. One example is the Grasberg mine in Papua New Guinea, one of the largest and highest mines in the world. Near-infrared satellite images show the destruction of… Read More »Satellite images reveal environmental damage caused by mining
Anyone navigating digital tasks throughout the day knows the challenge: feeling busy but struggling to make progress on the most important tasks. In our blog post, we explore how the lightweight task tool AIRbar can help maintain focus by fostering awareness, clear intentions, and regular reflection in everyday work. AIRbar… Read More »Tool for Focused Work
How do AI-generated images reshape our understanding of reality, history and identity? DIZH bridge professor Roland Meyer explores how generative AI not only creates new visual worlds but also reinforces political narratives, from hypermasculine portrayals to nostalgic fantasies of an idealized past. Right-wing actors are increasingly using these tools for… Read More »AI, clichés and right-wing visual narratives
How can organizations effectively protect their employees from cyberattacks? The new CAS Cyber Risk Awareness at ZHAW addresses exactly this question. The program focuses on the human factor as a key element in information security. It combines practical experience with scientific insights and is aimed at professionals who want to… Read More »Looking Back: CAS Cyber Risk Awareness