The project aims to develop an automated monitoring tool that makes comparative trend analyses of public debates in the education sector accessible to stakeholders and thus enables more differentiated debates. The aim is to contribute to greater transparency in education policy discourse, developments and decisions. Core team Prof. Dr. Barbara… Read More »Educational Policy Transparency Interface
The Apéro Digital event series are regular in-person gatherings for those who are interested in science and technology to meet and discuss pressing issues related to digitalization, innovations and society in a systematic and argumentative way. Apéro Digital is composed of public talks around topics related to human-centered technology and value-based… Read More »Apéro Digital
The “Swiss Smart City Outreach (SSCO)” project aims to promote the implementation of smart city initiatives, primarily in the canton of Zurich, by providing information, knowledge transfer (DIZH projects) and networking, thereby contributing to the development of smart, sustainable cities and municipalities in Switzerland. Further links on the topic: Plattform… Read More »DIZH Swiss Smart City Outreach
With the Digital MasterClass Canton of Zurich, qualified researchers from the DIZH universities will inform the parliamentarians of the Zurich Cantonal Council about relevant topics of digital transformation. Politicians can thus acquire digital expertise on a neutral basis and form independent opinions. More information From June 2024, five training events… Read More »Digital MasterClass Canton of Zurich
IntelliGuide revolutionizes (software) user documentation by converting traditional manuals into interactive, AI-enabled guides. Aimed at both public and private sectors, like cantonal offices and banks, it aligns with Switzerland’s digital-first strategy. The solution simplifies tasks, reduces help desk costs, and accelerates onboarding across complex organizational settings. Dr. Francesco Sovrano, UZH… Read More »IntelliGuide: Interactive AI-Driven User Manuals for Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
How can the government better manage crises? In the project, we take advantage of digital platforms and their principles to improve the coordination and orchestration of relevant actors in the Canton of Zurich on the example of the Ukraine refugee crisis. Our goal is to enhance the overall resilience of… Read More »Government as a Platform: Orchestrating stakeholders in crisis situations through digital platforms
More information and news How can we better protect ourselves from cyber threats? The answer to this question is as complex as cyber security itself, because the right balance must always be found between technical possibilities and political, social and economic interests. The increasing digitalisation of critical infrastructures in particular poses… Read More »CYREN ZH: Cyber Resilience Network For The Canton Of Zurich
Project state closed Project start July 2022 Funding duration 12 months Universities involved ZHAW Practice partners AOZ, FIZ, Act212, SEM, SFH and SUN Funding amount DIZH CHF 59'000 Websites in German are a big hurdle for refugees. To better support these people from abuse on the labor market and with… Read More »Website Safety-for-refugees with chatbot EMA
Project state closed Project start May 2022 Funding duration 8 month Universities involved ZHAW Practice partner CASE Ukraine Funding amount DIZH CHF 25'000 A Blueprint for Reform: Economic priorities in post-war Ukraine In cooperation with policy makers and academics from Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine (CASE Ukraine), the ZHAW School of… Read More »Economic priorities in post-war Ukraine
Project state closed Project start July 2022 Funding duration 9 months Universities involved UZH Practice partner Chancellery of the Canton of Zurich, Campax Funding amount DIZH CHF 75'000 https://vimeo.com/790325095 The project focused on using digital platforms to help key stakeholders work together better in Zurich’s response to the Ukraine refugee… Read More »Government as/is a platform