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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.

The Master’s in International Management at FHNW equipped Celina Heutschi with the skills and confidence to excel in recruitment and talent attraction. Through hands-on modules and interaction with international peers, she strengthened her business expertise and intercultural skills, experiences that continue to shape her professional journey today.

Marc is driven by a natural curiosity that has led him to explore a wide range of industries and accumulate a rich and diverse professional experience. His passion for learning led him to pursue a Master’s in International Management, enriching both his career and global perspective.

For the Seminar in Switzerland of the International Student Projects, the FHNW School of Business was delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Ngurah Swajaya.

The Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community was recently featured on the Initiative Afrique podcast.

An evening with Prof. Lyndon Jones revealed how contact lenses may soon detect dis-eases, deliver medication, and even project valuable information into the eye.

The influence of a programme and how it can shape your life. Tiziano Kammermann tells how the programme he chose not just provided him with the right toolkit for his profession, but also gave him valuable experiences for life.

Marc K. Peter and Johan Lindeque have developed a new educational resource on the topic of strategic digital transformation in companies. By combining theory and practical relevance, it provides an ideal basis for applying the knowledge gained in a targeted manner in the future.

Students Create Innovative AI Solutions for Real-World Business Challenges

Determinants of risk-driven cybersecurity adoption in Swiss SMEs.

The AI-driven hackathon saw the development of a variety of successful prototypes.

A research team from the FHNW School of Business and other universities reviewed the state of cybersecurity preparedness, response efficacy and implementation expectancy among 1 500 Swiss small business managers and owners.

A conversation with Claude Schärer

An interview with Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wendeborn

Sarah Lehmann from the International Office accompanied the students.

A research team from the Institute of Management at the FHNW has published the ‘Scope 3 Best Practice Guide for Cities and Regions’. The guide is based on the findings of a research project commissioned by the canton of Basel-Stadt. It provides a practical overview of the strategies and measures that are particularly promising for reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions, known as Scope 3 emissions.

The Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community was honored to co-host the fourth edition of our hybrid workshop series on September 29, 2025, in collaboration with the ISACA SheLeadsTech Community.

Study with practical relevance, think globally and develop personally. Meike Lenting talks about how the master's programme at FHNW helped her to grow.

The FHNW School of Life Sciences is part of Switzerland’s new national initiative to integrate AI into cancer treatment. Under Innosuisse’s flagship funding programme, the National AI Initiative for Precision Oncology (NAIPO) will support strategically important projects to create a secure, nationwide infrastructure for AI-enabled precision oncology while protecting sensitive patient data.

Michèle Mindach conducted research for her master's thesis at Linköping University in Sweden.

Samira Künzler completed her bachelor's thesis in Buenos Aires.

Participation and health – this has long been a central focus for Prof. Carlo Fabian of the FHNW School of Social Work . Since early 2025, he has been a Fellow of Sciana – The Health Leaders Network. In this interview, he shares his early impressions, key topics, and personal reflections.

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW has developed a novel microscope that uses artificial intelligence not only to detect microscopic plastic particles but also to automatically count them. Originally designed for environmental research, this innovative system is now opening up new and exciting possibilities in fields like forensics and industrial quality control – such as the detection of counterfeit coins or watches.

Jayson Zengquan Wang, a 38-year-old Swiss-Asian MBA graduate and entrepreneur, shares his experience about how the MBA programme inspired him, provided valuable knowledge and ultimately helped him start his own business.

In 2025, Diana Schweizer conducted research on biosensor development at the Steinegger Lab at Seoul National University for her master's thesis.

The Institute of Biomass and Resource Efficiency FHNW recently successfully launched the SNF Practice-to-Science project Miracle. The results of the research will enable decision-makers from cantons, federal agencies, industry, environmental organizations and farmers to make long-term predictions about the impact of plastics in the environment using simple and effective means.

Networking, internationalisation and greater confidence in English.

We are proud to present a selection of our research successes from the past year. These projects showcase how our school supports local, national and international communities, is a partner of choice for industry, advances treatment options for patients, and pushes technological frontiers – all while providing outstanding educational opportunities for our students.

Prof. Michael Renner, Head of the Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) at HGK Basel, was keynote speaker at the D-Scope Symposium of Tongji University Shanghai on the topic “From Analog to Digital: Experiences with Emerging Technologies”.

Michael Thomann’s team is using online sensors and modelling to exploit existing wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure.

A tool developed by Miriam Langer’s team is helping industry better answer this question.

Maryna Peter and her project team are preventing disease through handwashing technology, behavioural science, effective management and long-term relationships.

Markus Lenz's team is ensuring sustainability of new photovoltaic materials

Thomas Gross and his project team is combining biochar and compost to rehabilitate degraded soils.

A new generation of medicines that require new solutions.

New in vitro model of the blood-brain barrier helps pharma identify promising candidates.

Andreas Zogg brings chemical engineering companies and students together to make shared advances in process safety

Nano-engineered shield for enzyme replacement therapy could help it reach targets in the brain

Céline Vergne has developed a intelligent electromagnetic navigation system for precise implantation of deep brain stimulation electrodes.

Daniel Seiler’s lab is revolutionizing how personalised orthopedic insoles are made.

Martin Kuentz and his students are predicting solubility and formulation composition to reduce animal testing.

Predicting the right doses of the right drugs at the right times

Reto Wildhaber’s team has developed a visualisation technology to better illuminate corrective surgery after caesarian sections.

On a mission to apply quantum computing to life sciences.

Abdullah Kahraman is harnessing long-read sequencing to identify new biomarkers and drug targets

Enkelejda Miho puts different fields to work to develop new medicines, diagnostics, and a better understanding of the health-disease continuum

Prof. Dr. Falko Schlottig, Director of the FHNW School of Life Sciences, comments on key aspects of the school’s strategy and vision for 2035.

Samira Gmür completed her bachelor’s thesis at the renowned university.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Villiger promotes international study stays for our students.

A great opportunity for both students and staff!

Prof. Dr Kit Braybrooke, head of the Transversal Design Master's programme at the HGK Basel, was a guest in India in March 2025 for an exchange project funded by Pro Helvetia, where she conducted field research and workshops.

Juan Pablo shares his experience from the Swiss-International MBA at the FHNW School of Business.

The exhibition ‘Among Plants’ is a collaboration between the Museum Sinclair-Haus and the research project ‘Plants_Intelligence’, led by Dr Yvonne Volkart and based at the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN) at the HGK Basel.

Augmented Reality in Marketing & E-Commerce

Caroline Binder talks about why she chose the Master's in Business Information Systems and how it allowed her to take on new tasks.

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is expanding its activities with India and is now offering the Executive Leadership Programme for Swiss SMEs “Explore & Discover Business Opportunities with Trade Partner INDIA” starting in August.

Two of the five International Student Projects (ISPs) at the FHNW School of Business are celebrating their anniversary this year. The format of these projects is unique in that they are organised by students for students, providing valuable international and practical experience.

The launch of the Chinese AI chatbot Deepseek two weeks made headlines, shook the financial markets and the technology world. Reza Kakooee, AI researcher at the FHNW School of Computer Science and expert for reinforcement learning of AI models, explains the reasons for Deepseek’s success and what it means for the future of AI research. He calls for increased efforts by actors in Switzerland to catch up in AI.

Catherine Shultis has been the driving force behind the International Office at the FHNW School of Architecture, Construction and Geomatics since 2014. As coordinator, she organises the international exchange of students and employees. In this interview, she talks about challenges and the benefits of exchange programmes.

The Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) of the HGK Basel is offering online information events on 20 February and 6 March 2025 on the International Master of Design in Graphic Design offered jointly with the University of Illinois in Chicago.

In 2024, Luisa Vaas spent one semester at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague as part of the Double Degree programme.

In 2024, Natalie LeLay took the opportunity to do a double degree at University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague.

In 2024, Dominik Müller took the opportunity to do a double degree in Sweden and spent one additional semester at Linköping University.

The fact sheets of the first edition 2025 were developed to support small businesses in identifying important digital technologies. They help SMEs to build a better understanding of the drivers of digital transformation and are intended to stimulate a strategy discussion.

From 1 September 2025, Flavia Bon will be a Visiting Professor in the Bachelor's study programme in Fashion Design at the Institute Contemporary Design Practices (ICDP) of the HGK Basel, where she will be teaching digital fashion and tailoring techniques.

The Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) of the HGK Basel in collaboration with the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) hosted AGI Congress and AGI Open from 29 September until 4 October 2024 with great success.

The exhibition “unleashed: Early Explorations of Interactive Media in Visual Communication Design” was presented at Museum Tinguely in Basel in October 2024 . The e-catalogue makes the content of the exhibition available.

The Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) of the HGK Basel is offering several online information events on the Master's degree programme Digital Communication Environments from 6 December 2024 to 10 March 2025.

The HGK Basel Advisory Board has been newly appointed for the 2025 to 2028 performance mandate period. Well-known personalities from the world of art and design advise the HGK Basel on the development of the university with their expertise.

The module “Generative AI for Business”, which is open to all business students, introduces generative AI technologies and their application in the business world. Students learn how generative AI can contribute to solving real business problems, from automating tasks to creating new business models.

Dr. Lucie Kolb will become Professor of Critical Publishing at the Institute Experimental Design and Media Cultures (IXDM) at the HGK Basel from 1 January 2025, where she will be active in research and teaching and co-head the PhD programme Make/Sense.

Iron detection is important in many areas, from the food industry to health research and machine maintenance. However, the precise measurement and localization of iron particles is technically challenging because of the low magnetic field they generate.

The ImpactLab of the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland has developed an open-source decision support system that any university incubator can use and extend to increase its success rate.

Kriss Sharlyn Redrico is a trained mining engineer with a passion for business. She is taking bold steps to carve a new career path through the Swiss-International MBA at FHNW – pushing forward her startup project «Jack».

Adam Kanouni studies Business Information Technology and represented FHNW at the Global E-Commerce finals event in Hangzhou, China.

How experience abroad boosted Yanik Deana's career.

FHNW School of Life Sciences hosts 5th edition of the Biointerfaces International Conference

Insight China, Focus India, connectUS, ExploreASEAN and HOLATAM

The innovative AI tool was presented at the EDULEARN24 conference.

The third Study Day of DARIAH-CH, the Swiss branch of the European research infrastructure DARIAH, will take place at the HGK Basel on 22 November 2024 under the title ‘Between FAIR and CARE: challenges and opportunities for data management’.

Ioan and Nicola Vassilev share their first experiences with the Swiss-International MBA.

A newly system developed by Mechatronics Trinational graduate Ramon Sieber (25) calculates, in real time, the most efficient way to operate boats running to a scheduled timetable. Theoretical savings potential on Swiss lakes: one million litres of diesel per year.

In 2024, Salome Hegi spent six months conducting research for her bachelor's thesis at the University of Edinburgh.

Titus Wuermeling took the opportunity to do a double degree and spent one additional semester at Linköping University.

On Friday, 19 July 2024, a bug in a software release from US software company CrowdStrike (allegedly) caused a ripple effect that affected the IT infrastructure of millions of organisations, throwing critical infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, retail chains and universities into an IT crisis.

The new book "The Digital Transformation Canvas" from FHNW School of Business Professor Marc K Peter provides practical guidance to organisations.

Interview with the two organisers of the special event in Olten on 27th August 2024.

The business potential of blockchain technology in global value chains (GVCs) includes the creation of permanent records of information, to facilitate specifications regulation, to mitigate risk using smart contracts, and through full, transparent transaction traceability at reduced costs. A recent study however showed that the adoption of blockchain is uneven in multinational enterprises (MNE).

On the occasion of Art Basel 2024, students from the Masterstudio Scenography developed and realised a fluid installation at the CIVIC of the HGK Basel with the envelope of a hot air balloon that was poetic, humorous and powerful at the same time.

In a recent publication, Yvonne Volkart, head of research at the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN) at the HGK Basel, interprets horticultural practices as activities of paying attention, caring, healing and repairing.

The new SNSF research project "Sharing Knowledge in the Arts", based at the HGK Basel, asks what can be learnt today from the pioneering achievements of radical open access experiments in the arts.

An art and science panel curated by Dr Yvonne Volkart, Head of Research at the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN) at the HGK Basel, in May 2024 at the Instituto Svizzero in Rome called for new forms of relationships between humans and plants.

In a conference presentation at the University of Potsdam, Arno Schubbach, Head of Research at the Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE), argued in favour of critically reflecting on machine learning methods and their relationship to sociality.

In March 2024, the metaLAB (at) Basel was opened at the HGK Basel: an explorative platform for the development of research, teaching and science-with-public formats that promotes transdisciplinary collaboration.

In a current publication, Dr Yvonne Volkart, Head of Research at the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN ) at the HGK Basel, devotes herself to the theory of the vegetable and examines strategies of a non-human aesthetic.

In 2024, Simon Kraft immersed himself in a new research environment at Politecnico di Milano for his bachelor's thesis.

In 2024, Noah Squaratti spent almost six months working on his bachelor's thesis in the laboratories of the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Mānoa, Hawai'i.

In 2024, Julia Gnägi used the summer break to complete an IAESTE internship at the SENAI Innovation Institute in Rio de Janeiro.

In 2023, Bastien Vallat took the opportunity to do a double degree in Italy and spent one additional semester at the University of Bologna.

Simone Dollinger is a seasoned Programme Officer in international development cooperation who works with Mission 21 in Basel, Switzerland, overseeing projects across Latin America. She shares insights into her impactful career and academic journey through the Swiss-Asian MBA programme. After working in Costa Rica for six years, she has returned to Switzerland.

State-of-the-art baggage x-rays use computed tomography and artificial intelligence to automatically detect prohibited items. This makes security checks more efficient, as liquids and laptops can be left in luggage.

After completing his studies in business informatics (top of his class), David Frehner founded the company storabble together with three colleagues. The company really took off thanks to its successful participation in the programme ‘Die Höhle der Löwen Schweiz’ (The Lion's Den Switzerland) at the end of 2023.

Dr Kit Braybrooke will be Professor and Head of the new MA programme Transversal Design at the Institute Experimental Design and Media Cultures (IXDM) of the HGK Basel starting 1 August 2024.

Sociologist Dr Kat Jungnickel, who teaches at Goldsmiths College at the University of London, is a guest of the residency programme "HGK Basel @ Atelier Mondial" from 6 to 24 May at the invitation of Prof. Dr Aylin Tschoepe, Head of metaLAB (at) Basel.

Benjamin Otter conducted research for his master’s thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim.

An interview with Dr. Maryna Peter

An interview with Prof. Dr. Daniel Varón

Prof. Renzo Raso benefits from collaborating with a master’s student from the University of Bologna.

The long-standing collaboration with our partner university in the Czech Republic offers many advantages for students.

Milan Jović (31) has a background in chemistry and works in the pharmaceutical industry as a Squad Coordinator with Roche in Basel, Switzerland. He shares his experiences about his MBA journey at FHNW and his interest in bridging scientific expertise with business acumen.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract for the innovative End-to-End Quantum-Safe Security for Satellite Data Links (E2EQSS) project to protect satellite communications from novel quantum threats. This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the commercial space industry: The goal is to introduce an all-encompassing quantum-safe security framework that protects satellite data communications against future cryptographic vulnerabilities.

The Ambassadors of India and Brazil to Switzerland came to Olten for the Seminar in Switzerland of the International Student Projects of the FHNW School of Business.

Apply for the first NEXA AWARD with your art and design projects and win a studio residency at the Sitterwerk Foundation!

There is a new sports programme at the HGK Basel. This is open to students, employees and members of the FHNW as well as neighbours.

Facilitating the assessment of eHealth tools to provide more value to patients.

During Cardiff Week 2023, students in the BSc International Business Management took a deep dive into Welsh sports culture to develop new green strategies for cricket and rugby clubs.

Henry William Tran, 29, has a background in electrical and mechanical engineering and works for Komax AG, a market and technology leader in automated wire processing, in Lucerne, Switzerland. He joined the Swiss-Asian MBA for various reasons.

Researchers at the FHNW School of Business have studied the motives for foreign direct investment and city location preferences in the automotive and commercial banking industries. The results will be used in as teaching materials in the Master programme MSc in International Management.

FHNW School of Business has recently signed two MoUs with key partners in Shenzhen. The agreements will create greater opportunities for FHNW staff and students to learn more about the rapidly developing Greater Bay Area, participate in teaching and research, develop joint symposia and events and promote greater exchange of expertise in the field of education.

Manuel Wendle, a 38-year-old Business Risk Manager, shares insights into his journey through the Swiss-Asian MBA programme and valuable advice on managing a professional career, family commitments and academic pursuits. Manuel works for Bank Cler, a subsidiary of the Basler Kantonalbank.

In the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, Crispino Bergamaschi, President of the FHNW Directorate, received works by the artist Rafael Nuñez Oneiros.

The partnership opens up new mobility exchange opportunities for our students.

An interview with Prof. Dr. Laura Suter-Dick

First edition of the European Healthy Soils Conference highlights obstacles and opportunities

FHNW Welcome Days from the perspective of two exchange students at the FHNW School of Life Sciences.

From 16-17 September, the third MAKEathon event was held at FHNW Campus Olten.

At the end of September, the Open Access publication "Technologies of Care. From Sensing Technologies to an Aesthetics of Attention in a More-than-Human World" by Dr Yvonne Volkart, Head of Research at the Institute Art Gender Nature (IAGN), was published.

The FHNW School of Business is introducing double degree programmes in collaboration with prestigious universities from around the globe.

Patrick, student in the Swiss-Asian MBA, talks about his plans and motivation for joining this specialised programme.

As a Chinese student in the Swiss-Asian MBA, Eric shares his experiences from his graduation ceremony in Switzerland.

The 10th edition of the BSwiss – Swiss International Business Summer School took place from July 24 to August 4, 2023 in Basel.

During her stay at the Fundación Instituto Leloir in Buenos Aires, between March and June 2023, Laura was part of the Group around Eduardo Castaño and Laura Morelli investigating brain aging and neurodegeneration, with a research focus on cellular events related to Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, Laura was able to participate as a presenter and as an attendee at the institutional research seminars, where she made contact with top-class researchers from Argentina and abroad.

In 2023, Rina Tetaj spent six months conducting research for her bachelor's thesis at La Trobe University in Melbourne.

26 students from Switzerland, Colombia and elsewhere participated in this year’s summer school on cross-cultural entrepreneurship.

Students from the Master Studio Industrial Design at the Institute Contemporary Design Practice (ICDP) collaborated with the social enterprise Blickfeld to develop concepts and products to expand the company's portfolio.

The HybridAIMS23 international workshop brought together experts from industry and academia to discuss applications, challenges and opportunities on the convergence of hybrid Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Modelling.

The newly signed contract ensures the mobility of students and lecturers between Switzerland and Vietnam.

We are happy to announce a new partnership that opens up new student exchange opportunities.

After the Seminars Abroad in Asia and the Americas, the project teams look back on their experiences and share their lessons learned for the coming generation of ISPs.

In the myriad of eHealth tools available, the lack of standardized assessment makes it challenging to judge which one would be best fit for purpose. A project team of the FHNW School of Business identified this gap and initiated this project with the aim of creating a practical eHealth assessment toolbox that can assist in addressing this need.

In 2022/2023, Kürşat Birgin completed a one-year internship at the Biomedical Research Park of Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.

In 2022, the outstanding research teams working on Organ-on-a-Chip at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) brought Lucía Morillo Victorero to Barcelona for her master's thesis.

An ideal introduction to the Chinese language and culture.

Every year over 100 students and staff join the International Student Projects to visit companies and organisations in Switzerland, Asia and the Americas and to learn about the social, economic and political landscapes of Switzerland’s major trading partners.

A three-week study module across two continents provided cultural insights and valuable experience working in diverse teams.

Yulia Jin has already built an impressive professional career. As a young mother, she is now about to complete her studies in the Swiss-Asian MBA programme. In this interview, she talks about how she manages to stay on top of her busy schedule.

The partnership opens new opportunities for students in the Master’s programme International Management.