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News

Sarah Owens becomes Head of the Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) at HGK Basel

Prof. Dr Sarah Owens becomes Head of the Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) and a member of the Management Board of the HGK Basel from 1 December 2026.

Date: 2.6.2026
School: Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel

International exchange of expertise in vocational education and training: Indian NGO Skills for Progress (SKIP) visits the FHNW

On 11 May, we welcomed a delegation from the Indian NGO Skills for Progress (SKIP) to the FHNW Campus Olten.

Date: 26.5.2026
School: Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW

International Student Projects: A glimpse into the world and beyond

The closing event for the International Student Projects (ISP) took place on 4 May. It was an evening dedicated to international experiences, personal development and global exchange. The students presented their impressions of the Seminar Abroad trips and took the opportunity to share their experiences with future participants.

Date: 19.5.2026
School: Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW

Stories

“Be curious and stay open to learning.”

For Pragati Siddhanti, bridging business and technology is at the heart of everything she teaches. Drawing on years of industry experience, she shows how digital transformation can turn ideas into real-world impact. In her interactive, practice-oriented classes, students learn to connect strategy, systems, and innovation to shape the organizations of tomorrow.

Date: 22.5.2026
School: Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW

Gaining international experience: a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Latvia

In April 2026, Salome Zimmermann, a student of Environmental Technologies, took part in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at a ChallengeEU partner university in Latvia.

Date: 12.5.2026
School: FHNW School of Life Sciences

The FHNW School of Life Sciences as a gateway to the world

Alumnus Micha Wehrli on AI research, Danish ‘hygge’ and the opportunities of studying abroad.

Date: 5.5.2026
School: FHNW School of Life Sciences

Media releases

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Media releases

Events

Basel Dialogues: Presentation of the second volume of the HGK Basel book series at Liste 2026

The second volume of ‘Basel Dialogues’ – the critical book series published by the HGK Basel – entitled ‘Desire for Transmission: On Movements of Materials andKnowledges ’ will be launched on 18 June 2026 at the Liste Art Fair Basel.

Date: 18.6.2026, 16:00–17:30
Place: Messe Basel

Go Circular in Life Science Annual Event 2026

Knowledge exchange, networking and collaborative formats to advance circular economy in life sciences – together

Date: 22.6.2026, 13:00–19:00
Place: Room 01.S.21

Society 5.oJune 28, 2026

A human-centered society that balances economic advancements with the resolution of social problems by a system that highly integrates cyberspace and physical space.

Date: 28.6.2026–1.7.2026
Place: South Africa