How are universities approaching the use of AI in teaching? What works and what doesn’t? The Coordination Committee Education Program is exploring these questions together. The discussion on March 4, 2026 revealed that the challenges are similar across institutions. Some lecturers actively use AI tools, whilst others reject them on… Read More »AI skills in higher education institutions
AI is meant to make work easier, but it’s also creating uncertainty. How can we maintain mental health in our AI-driven world of work? UZH psychology professor Laurenz L. Meier discusses this topic in an interview with Brigitte Blöchlinger and as part of the “After the Algorithm” festival on 24… Read More »AI in the workplace: between curiosity and loss of control
Counter Speech Hero is an interactive wall made up of discarded and abandoned smartphones. They provide information on effective ways to engage in dialogue against online hate. During the opening weekend of the After the Algorithm festival, the installation was accompanied by a robot bar on Zwingliplatz. The interactive installation… Read More »Counter Speech Hero. Countering online hate speech
There are apps for almost everything, including faith. Religious apps, AI avatars acting as spiritual counsellors and spiritual chatbots have long been part of everyday life for many people. But what happens when an AI system has been trained on thousands of years of religious texts and suddenly starts answering… Read More »Religious apps and AI: A new form of pastoral care
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