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Oct 19, 2020 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

The FHNW is suspending classroom teaching.

The FHNW: strengthening its international commitment

Sep 30, 2020 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

The FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland is launching two new initiatives with the aim of enhancing the university’s international profile.

Student exchange in 2020 – the phases of a "grieving process"

Sep 24, 2020 | School of Business

The Corona pandemic has brought with it significant disruption to student exchanges in 2020. How have the affected students experienced this? Reflections from the International Office.

Virtual Residential Week of the Swiss-Asian MBA

Sep 09, 2020 | School of Business

Despite restrictions and downturn, the Swiss-Asian MBA has strived to still bring to its students the much-anticipated residential week.

«I gained the confidence to lead a project»

Jul 14, 2020 | School of Business

Credited as «informal team leader», FHNW student Tanpreet Kaur was the driving force behind her team being among the best projects of the 2020 X-Culture competition.

GEIGER aims at protecting small businesses against cyber threats

Jun 24, 2020 | School of Business

On June 1, 2020, a consortium of 18 organisations launched “GEIGER”, an innovation project that aims to develop a solution that allows small businesses and entrepreneurs to become aware of their risks related to data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity, and get help in reducing these risks.

Tap into New Markets with Agile Internationalisation

Jun 19, 2020 | School of Business

Traditional internationalisation models often do not fit the specific needs of SMEs and start-ups. In addition, external shocks (e.g. the coronavirus crisis) and the dynamics of global markets demand ever faster adjustments when operating in foreign markets. Today, it is no longer the big companies that beat the small ones, but the fast ones that beat the slow ones!

Drones and Diversity

Jun 08, 2020 | School of Business

Karina-Aleksandra Pazhyna is a graduate of the Dual Degree MBA FHNW Cross-Cultural Leadership / Edinburgh Business School. In her studies, she gained new skills and the confidence to pursue new career opportunities.

Making the Right Choice for A New Career Blueprint

Apr 27, 2020 | School of Business

Manuel Wieland is a project manager at Aegerter & Bosshard AG, a company whose core business is in civil engineering in Basel, Switzerland. Manuel also doubles as the deputy in the project management and general contracting department.

Managing the Unmanageable

Apr 17, 2020 | School of Business

The year 2020 has already been an extraordinary year for all International Student Projects. After the four successful seminars in Switzerland, all the projects were eager to take off for the most important event of the year: the onsite seminar! No one would have ever expected that the COVID-19 pandemic would have such tremendous consequences not only for the projects but for the whole world.

Flexible Learning in Higher Education

Apr 08, 2020 | School of Business

Classroom learning has been put on hold with the global outbreak of Coronavirus, but the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is committed to use technological means to bring you the best practices in Swiss-based teaching. Enter pedagogical learning through online formats, offered through our Swiss-Asian MBA.

Robert Buttery runs for Vice President of the EAIE

Apr 06, 2020 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Robert Buttery's many years of experience in the international context of higher education and his knowledge of the non-profit organisation EAIE make him a highly qualified candidate for the position of Vice President.

Urgent appeal to publishers

Mar 24, 2020 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Publishers should open up access to scientific publications and thus support research on Covid-19.

«Collect all the unforgettable moments you can!»

Mar 09, 2020 | School of Business

From the FHNW Campus Basel to a position in management consulting in Bangkok: Mikel Tran started to build his professional network during his studies, laying the foundation for his career.

Reviewing the ISP Preparatory Seminar 2020

Feb 27, 2020 | School of Business

From sustainability to mobility and supply chains, the International Student Projects of the FHNW truly shined during the recent Preparatory Seminar from February 10th – February 14th.

"The Swiss-Asian MBA will increase my network"

Feb 26, 2020 | School of Business

Patrick Klotz is a Swiss IT Entrepreneur based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is participating at FHNW’s newly created Swiss-Asian MBA and sharing his first impressions of the programme.

Four ambassadors visit the FHNW School of Business

Feb 18, 2020 | School of Business

As part of the Preparatory Seminar of the International Student Projects in mid-Feburary, the FHNW School of Business welcomed four ambassadors in Olten.

20 years of the study programme International Management

Dec 04, 2019 | School of Business

20 Years ago, the pioneering English-language study programme International Management started in Olten with 11 students. Today, 560 students are preparing for a globalised work environment at the FHNW campuses Brugg-Windisch and Olten.

“Keep it up – your commitment will pay off”

Nov 18, 2019 | School of Business

Focus, motivation and dedication are the ingredients that make studying at a University of Applied Sciences into a success story. Florian Bammatter’s professional career is living proof.

„Detours often hold the most interesting opportunities“

Oct 28, 2019 | School of Business

Michèle Gauderon graduated in the BSc Business Administration (International Management) from the FHNW School of Business in 2007. Afterwards, she embarked on a truly international career.

“My semester abroad was a once in a lifetime experience”

Oct 17, 2019 | School of Business

With his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (International Management) from FHNW, Florian Georg laid the foundation for an impressive career in international finance.

BSwiss International Business Summer School 2019

Oct 03, 2019 | School of Business

Switzerland regularly tops the global rankings for competitiveness and innovation. What are the factors contributing to this international economic success?

Swiss and Asian students working together in Vietnam

Sep 04, 2019 | School of Business

For the summer programme Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development 2019, students came together to develop business concepts and strategies for villagers in the Mekong Delta.

Pictures from an international student experience

Jun 19, 2019 | School of Business

Aline Pabst is a truly international student. The course of her studies took her from Switzerland to France, Germany and now China.

New international magazine “TAKE-OFF”

Jun 13, 2019 | School of Business

The FHNW School of Business has launched “TAKE-OFF”, our new English-language magazine. We will be bringing you news twice a year from our numerous international activities.

Reflections on South Korea 2019

May 17, 2019 | School of Business

The study module “Overseas Educational and Managerial Experiences” took students of the MSc International Management to South Korea. Over the course of ten intensive days, the students took a deep dive into South Korean business practices and culture.

South Africa Live 2019

Mar 05, 2019 | School of Business

The 2019 edition of South Africa Live took the Master’s students from the marvellous views from Table Mountain to the dynamic micro-economy of the townships and to innovative, global companies.

FHNW among the winners of the European Youth Award Festival

Dec 17, 2018 |

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Opportunities and Challenges for Business in “EUrope”: A Swiss Perspective

Oct 24, 2018 |

European business is unique due to the advanced stage of European regional economic integration. At the same time the European region continues to experience frequent and rapid change as a result of its geographic position and role in the global economy. Understanding these dynamics is essential for Switzerland and Swiss businesses.

Silicon Valley Study Tour 2018

Sep 25, 2018 |

Students of the MSc Business Information Systems explored innovative technologies and disruptive ideas in Silicon Valley, California.

Social Entrepreneurship for Economic Development 2018

Sep 19, 2018 |

Swiss and Asian students tackled issues of entrepreneurship over the course of a newly devised programme in Vietnam.

AAAI-MAKE 2019: A Symposium to Make Artificial Intelligence «Smarter» with Explicit Knowledge

Sep 03, 2018 |

Prof Dr Knut Hinkelmann and Dr Andreas Martin from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland are organising a symposium at Stanford University in March 2019 on the combination of machine learning with knowledge engineering.

Strengthening the Collaboration with Partners in Southeast Asia

Jul 04, 2018 | School of Business

On 28 and 29 June 2018, the South East Asia Center of the FHNW School of Business hosted the Board meeting and Scientific Committee meeting of the Swiss-ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) association in Olten.

Robert Buttery elected to EAIE General Council

May 23, 2018 | School of Business

Prof. Robert Buttery, Head of International Relations at FHNW School of Business, has been elected to the highest governing body of the European Association for International Education.

Successful Programme for Russian Health Care Professionals

May 17, 2018 | School of Business

Health care professionals from Russia completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies at the FHNW School of Business.

New Publication by Springer: “Business Information Systems and Technology 4.0”

May 16, 2018 | School of Business, Institute for Information Systems

The newly published Springer-book gives an overview of current issues concerning business information and prospects of what this discipline involves presently and in future.

Salsa, Cervelats, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Apr 04, 2018 | School of Business

How one student’s exchange experience has come to inform a Summer School that spans over two continents.

Break in Perspectives #4: Commitment

Mar 13, 2018 | School of Business

Break in Perspectives arose from an exchange and a dialogue between a student and a lecturer about an educational subject. This blog intends to present a specific topic from two views on a monthly base.

Summer School in Medellín and Basel: A Deep Dive Into Entrepreneurship

Mar 08, 2018 | School of Business

Break in Perspectives arose from an exchange and a dialogue between a student and a lecturer about an educational subject. This blog intends to present a specific topic from two views on a monthly base.

Break in Perspectives #3: Semester Break

Feb 07, 2018 | School of Business

Break in Perspectives arose from an exchange and a dialogue between a student and a lecturer about an educational subject. This blog intends to present a specific topic from two views on a monthly base.

IRUAS18: Internationalisation 2.0

Feb 06, 2018 | School of Business

The first intake of Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia was a success. We present the winning entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

European Youth Award Festival 2017: FHNW among the winners

Jan 31, 2018 | School of Business

Our student Nicole Widmann shares her experience at the EYA Festival held in Graz, Austria, from November 29 – December 2 2017.

Break in Perspectives #2: To-do-lists

Jan 11, 2018 | School of Business

Break in Perspectives arose from an exchange and a dialogue between a student and a lecturer about an educational subject. This blog intends to present a specific topic from two views on a monthly base.

Innovative Technologies and the Transformation of Global and Public Health

Dec 14, 2017 | School of Business

The first intake of Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia was a success. We present the winning entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Break in Perspectives #1: Deadlines

Dec 05, 2017 | School of Business

Break in Perspectives arose from an exchange and a dialogue between a student and a lecturer about an educational subject. This blog intends to present a specific topic from two views on a monthly base.

International experience for all: Boost your chances!

Nov 21, 2017 | School of Business

The first intake of Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia was a success. We present the winning entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Focus India to kick-start your career

Oct 28, 2017 | School of Business

The first intake of Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia was a success. We present the winning entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia 2017- Final Round

Oct 10, 2017 | School of Business

The first intake of Swiss Innovation Challenge Asia was a success. We present the winning entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Graduation Ceremony 2017

Sep 29, 2017 | School of Business

We congratulate our bachelor’s and master's students on the successful completion of their studies.

Making Innovation accessible

Sep 26, 2017 | School of Business

Dr Tina Haisch is part of an initiative promoting Innovative Commons as a solution to increasingly complex environmental and societal challenges.

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