News

News
Shaping the Future of Health Tech: Christine Jacob Named “Digital Shaper 2026”
Dr Christine Jacob was honoured at the ‘Digital Shapers 2026’ awards in Zurich as a leading voice in the digital future. Through her collaborative approach, she drives forward practical health tech solutions that make a real difference.
- Date
- 31.3.2026
- School
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

News
Ludgi Porto on visit at the HGK Basel
AAt the invitation of the Make/Sense PhD programme at HGK Basel, Brazilian artist and PhD candidate Ludgi Porto will be a guest in the residency programme ‘HGK Basel @ Atelier Mondial’ from 30 March to 12 April 2026.
- Date
- 25.3.2026
- School
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel

News
Dilek Winchester visits the HGK Basel
At the invitation of the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN) at HGK Basel, Turkish artist Dilek Winchester will be a guest in the residency programme ‘HGK Basel @ Atelier Mondial’ from 20 April to 30 June 2026.
- Date
- 25.3.2026
- School
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel
Stories

Story
From North Macedonia to Switzerland – Building an International Career with FHNW
Moving to Switzerland was both a challenge and an opportunity, adapting to a new culture and balancing family life with career ambitions. The Master’s in International Management at FHNW reignited her professional path, leading to a new career opportunity at Mammut Sports Group.
- Date
- 26.3.2026
- School
- FHNW School of Business
Story
Japanese designer and tea master Taku Okamoto visits the HGK Basel
As part of the current Lecture Series of the Institute Digital Communication Environments’ (IDCE) on the theme of ‘Return’, Japanese designer Taku Okamoto, a graduate of the IDCE’s Master’s programme, gave a talk followed by a tea ceremony.
- Date
- 23.3.2026
- School
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel

Story
Taking International Management Beyond the Textbook
Martin Pupic has always been driven by curiosity, ambition and a strong belief in applied learning, especially when it comes to understanding the dynamics of the global economy across cultures and industries. This mindset led him to pursue a Master’s degree in International Management at the FHNW, a programme known for its practical focus, international perspective and strong link to real-world business challenges.
- Date
- 11.3.2026
- School
- FHNW School of Business
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Events

Others
Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Dr. Kit Braybrooke: Feral Hacking as Polycrisis Alchemy 🏄🏼♀️
Prof. Dr. Kit Braybrooke, Professor at the Institute Experimental Design and Media Cultures (IXDM) at HGK Basel, will give her inaugural lecture on April 14, 2026, entitled “Transforming Systems Together: Feral Hacking as Polycrisis Alchemy 🏄🏼♀️”.
- Date
- 14.4.2026, 18:30–Open End
- Place
- Hochhaus, Seminarraum D 1.03 (1. Stock)

Lecture series
A policymaker's view on the Japanese banking sectorMay 11, 2026
Asset and Liability Management Talk. The speaker will talk about implication to risk management and relevant public policies.
- Date
- 11.5.2026, 12:00–13:30
- Place
- Online

Conference/Congress
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
- Aula, FHNW Campus Muttenz
