About the School of Life Sciences

School of Life Sciences

We are part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. We develop digital, sustainable and health-oriented solutions to societal challenges through practice-oriented education, continued education and applied research.

The FHNW School of Life Sciences, located in Muttenz near Basel, is part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. In close cooperation with partners from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, chemical, environmental and biotechnology sectors, it trains highly qualified specialists and develops real-world solutions for social and economic challenges. It contributes to the further development of the NW Switzerland life sciences region with practice-oriented education and training, applied research and state of the art infrastructure.

News and stories from our university

What our immune system reveals about us

Our immune system acts as a kind of biological memory. But how can we decipher the information hidden within it and use it for diagnoses or new treatment methods?

Date: 30.10.2026
Institute: Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics

Sensor networks for the city – and what comes next?

Sensors measure air quality, traffic volumes and noise levels, providing cities with valuable real-time data for the present and the future. Yet however advanced this infrastructure may be, it has always faced a problem: many of these small devices rely on disposable batteries or complex wiring. This creates costs, increases maintenance requirements and ultimately generates addi-tional electronic waste.

Date: 23.10.2026
Institute: Institute for Ecopreneurship

Viral vectors by day, Rhine swimming after work

For Rodrigo Trinca Paulino, going abroad was never just about adding another research experience to his CV. It was about changing perspectives. About becoming an outsider for a while, discovering a different culture and realising just how much people have in common, wherever they come from.

Date: 20.10.2026

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Events

Grant opportunities in life sciences

Lunch event about Swiss and European grant opportunities

Date: 18.11.2026, 12:00–14:00
Place: Walter Klybeck

Research Seminar: Lecture by Dr. Markus Kohlstädt

Sustainable Fabrication of Perovskite Modules: Strategies for scalable devices with low material criticality - Dr. Markus Kohlstädt; Universität Freiburg und Fraunhofer ISE

Date: 18.11.2026, 12:30–13:15
Place: Lecture Theatre 02.S.21, Campus Muttenz

PFAS Summit 2026

Connecting science, analysis and solutions

Date: 19.11.2026, 09:00–18:00
Place: Campus Muttenz

Circular solutions for life sciences

Connecting circular innovators with representatives from the life sciences sector

Date: 23.11.2026, 16:00–19:00
Place: Novartis Pavilion

Info Event MSc Medical Informatics

At our Info Events, you will receive in-depth information about the Master's programme in Medical Informatics and have the opportunity to ask questions. The Info Events are held in English.

Date: 24.11.2026, 17:00–18:00
Place: Online