Psychological expertise for sustainable work design, innovative products and optimal use of technology in business, and society.
The FHNW School of Applied Psychology is one of the leading centers of expertise in work, organizational, and business psychology in the German-speaking world. Our mission is to use psychological expertise to develop sustainable solutions to the most pressing challenges in business and society today.
We work closely with a diverse range of partners – from SMEs and large enterprises to public institutions – to tackle real-world challenges using science-based, people-centered approaches. Our strength lies in transforming insights from these collaborations into practical solutions and integrating them directly into our teaching and professional development. As a result, our graduates are exceptionally well-prepared and enjoy a strong advantage in the job market.
Shaping work, the economy, and society for people
Our institutes
Institute for Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainability
Institute for Mental and Organisational Health
Institute Humans in Complex Systems
Management team
Prof. Dr. Matthias Briner
Prof. Dr. Michaela Knecht
Prof. Dr. Andreas Krause
Prof. Dr. Tanja Manser
Prof. Dr. Dörte Resch
Prof. Dr. Adrian Schwaninger
Prof. Dr. Bianca Maria Tokarski
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FHNW School of Applied Psychology
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Applied Psychology
Riggenbachstrasse 16
CH - 4600 Olten