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Goodbye, Gabriel: Farewell to Our Visiting Lecturer

For two months, Prof. Dr. Jibril Gabriel Solomon served as a visiting lecturer at the School of Social Work at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW. In this interview, he reflects on meaningful encounters, new perspectives on Switzerland, and how his stay inspired concrete ideas for future international collaboration.
Date
11.5.2026
School
Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit FHNW
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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (Unless AI Eats Culture First)

In his MAS thesis, David Preissel examines what happens when technology outpaces human adaptation.
Date
29.4.2026
School
FHNW School of Business
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Film by Mojtaba Zarghampour and Mahdi Hosseingholi wins award at the Swiss Youth Film Festival 2026

The film “Haha, haha, ha!” by Mojtaba Zarghampour and Mahdi Hosseingholi, Master’s students at the Institute for Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) at HGK Basel, won several awards at the 50th Swiss Youth Film Festival in 2026.
Date
28.4.2026
School
Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel
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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
Story

Robotics and international collaboration at first-hand

Intensive learning, industry insights, and intercultural exchange in an international context.
Date
5.5.2026
School
FHNW School of Life Sciences
Story

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
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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
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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
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Swiss Digital Leadership Forum 2026August 31, 2026

Experience a day filled with engaging workshops, talks, and discussions on key topics such as responsible AI, digital leadership, digital transformation, corporate culture, agile leadership and cybersecurity.
Date
31.8.2026, 08:30–19:00
Place
Olten
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