Research project promotes the reuse of concrete in construction
The Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève (HEPIA) is investigating the reuse of concrete slabs from demolition work as part of the CUT project. The aim of…
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Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino
With the Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino, a strategic innovation and development centre is being created in the canton of Ticino. The park combines university research, technology companies and start-ups, promotes…
Clay celebrates its comeback
Earth is moving to the centre of research and building practice as a climate-friendly alternative to energy- and emission-intensive concrete. The Innosuisse project "Think Earth" brings together researchers, architectural firms…
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Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus
Basel is driving the scientific transformation of the European life sciences scene with the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Main Campus in Allschwil. Through a network of laboratories, iconic architecture…
Statics gap in timber construction is closed
Researchers from science and industry are closing a gap in structural calculations in timber construction. The horizontal load-bearing capacity of timber in walls with window openings is calculated using tests…
Efficiency in timber construction thanks to statics
A research project by Empa, Bern University of Applied Sciences and ETH Zurich is closing a gap in the structural analysis of timber constructions. New models and large-scale tests should…
Light controls electricity in metals
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a method to control the flow of electricity in ultra-thin metal films at room temperature using light. This discovery could…
Ticino is one of Europe’s most innovative regions
The canton of Ticino will continue to be one of the most innovative regions in Europe in 2025. Thanks to strong research institutions, a high rate of innovation among SMEs…
6G Europe network shapes digital transformation
From energy-efficient networks to wireless real-time communication: researchers and universities in Europe are pushing ahead with the development of future communication technologies at full speed. With innovative approaches for time-sensitive…
Foundation stone laid for cutting-edge biomedical research
A new center for biomedical research is currently being built at the University of Basel's Life Science Campus. The University of Basel wants to unite all units of its Department…
Empa wins bridge builder
Matthias Sulzer has headed the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa since January 2025 and has now been appointed to the Directorate. With his experience in industry and research, he…
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Tanja Zimmermann takes over the presidency
Tanja Zimmermann is the first woman to head the Board of Trustees of the Technopark Zurich Foundation. The Empa Director has extensive experience in research, innovation and technology transfer and…
FORUM UZH Centre for Education and Research
The FORUM UZH will have a lasting impact on the University of Zurich and the university area. As UZH's largest single construction project, it will be a state-of-the-art education and…
EPFL researchers improve efficiency of solar cells with rubidium
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have found a way to reduce the energy loss of perovskite solar cells and increase their efficiency. The integration of…
A global centre for artificial intelligence
While large tech companies dominate the development of artificial intelligence, Switzerland is striving for an alternative. ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne, together with other Swiss universities, have launched the Swiss…
Prof Nora Dainton takes over as Head of the FHNW Institute of Digital Construction
Since April 2025, Prof. Nora Dainton has been acting head of the Institute for Digital Construction at the FHNW School of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geomatics. With her experience in…
Zug as a global centre for blockchain technology
The canton of Zug is positioning itself as a world-leading centre for blockchain innovation. The "Blockchain Zug - Joint Research Initiative" is creating a new research network that combines academic…
Innovation Park Ticino strategic project for the future
The Innovation Park Ticino in Bellinzona is a forward-looking district that combines research, business and urban life. On the site of the former SBB workshops, a 120,000 square meter development…