The topic of «disinformation» has become increasingly relevant in recent years. The Digital Society Initiative is addressing this issue in its fourth Strategy Lab and is organizing the «DSI Disinformation Month» in this context. The series of events examines disinformation and the handling of it from various perspectives. More information… Read More »DSI Disinformation Month
The third DSI Strategy Lab focussed on the question «AI in education, research and innovation – what do we lose, what do we gain?». The objectives and recommendations were summarised in a position paper, which has now been published. Due to the proliferation of ChatGPT, the capabilities of (generative) artificial… Read More »AI in education, research and innovation – what do we lose, what do we gain?
https://youtu.be/q14Ux_F_wIo?si=vM6DMYaTgtNfZjJF The project Tele-Assessment aims to improve stroke rehabilitation by using AI to measure and analyze upper extremity movements. By recording patients with cameras and motion sensors, therapists can label the data to train algorithms that replicate their expert assessments. This innovative approach supports tele-rehabilitation, allowing effective therapy at home.… Read More »Innovation in stroke rehabilitation – movement analysis with AI
On 21 and 28 September, the Data Donation Lab at the University of Zurich is organizing the Data Donation Days with stand events in Zurich and Winterthur. At the stands, the scientific upcycling of personal data will be brought to life and information will be provided about donating data for… Read More »Data Donation Days – From download to upcycling
The Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) systematically examines current and future developments and technologies in order to identify opportunities and risks for the canton and the administration in particular at an early stage. As a new contact point, the DIH will initially network innovation players within the administration, create space for… Read More »Digital Innovation Hub of the Canton of Zurich
https://youtu.be/3WeDjdQqRJ4?si=_m-VP4e0nWU7rZwt Shaping the school of the future together ImaginEd is an innovative board game designed to inspire schools and education teams to actively shape digital change and develop creative, unconventional ideas. The game encourages people to overcome challenges in a playful way and provides a platform for creating visions of… Read More »ImaginEd. Simulation game for digital change in schools
“VOLT VR” was awarded the silver prize by “AVRiL 2024 – Gelungene VR/AR-Lernszenarien”. The competition, organized by the “VR/AR Learning” working group of the German Informatics Society (GI), recognizes innovative learning concepts that integrate virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) into educational contexts in an outstanding way. “VOLT VR”… Read More »“VOLT VR” wins silver in the AVRiL 2024 competition
The ExerCube: A physically immersive fitness game (Source: Sphery). How design is revolutionizing (digital) healthcare: Three innovative projects. About the authors Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken heads the Institute for Design Research at the Department of Design. Annina Gähwiler and Laurin Schaffner are research assistants at the same institute. Our health and… Read More »Health we go!
On July 4, 2024, the second edition of the Zurich KMU Innovation Day took place at the Toni-Areal ZHdK. Under the motto “Future-proof together: recognizing and acting on scope”, numerous experts and participants gathered to discuss key topics such as sustainability, cybersecurity, business model development and innovation opportunities. The event… Read More »Our participation in the Zurich KMU Innovation Day 2024
Exactly one year ago, we published the first episode of our podcast. Together with our hosts Jessica Reust and Frank Richter, we thought about how we could convey the diverse research topics from the DIZH universities in an understandable way. This gave rise to the idea for Schampar digital, in… Read More »Schampar digital celebrates anniversary