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FinTech in Switzerland and Liechtenstein: AI is gaining in importance

Innovation - Mar 12
Innovation

The number of FinTech companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increased slightly in 2025. At the same time, the technological focus is shifting towards data- and AI-based solutions.

Environment - Mar 16

Thermal networks for cooling: environmentally friendly and efficient

While the demand for heating is decreasing due to climate change, the cooling of buildings is becoming massively more important, especially in densely built-up inner cities.

Economics - Feb 12

Swiss companies are increasingly relying on AI for customer experience management

Economics

Swiss companies rate their progress in customer experience management more positively than they have in years.

Economics - Feb 3

Gentle impetus for sustainable mobility in tourism

How can travelers be motivated to travel by public transport instead of by car on vacation? This question was the focus of the joint research project "Target Nudging" in collaboration with Arosa Tourism.

Environment - Jan 28

What is needed for workwear to be recycled

Environment

Many characteristics of workwear are conducive to a textile circular economy: it is relatively uniform, traceable and comes from a single source.

Music - Jan 15

Change of scene: music festival in a big nutshell

Music

The music festival Szenenwechsel of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts takes place in the building of the Department of Music in Kriens on the one hand and the KKL Luzern on the other.

Event - Jan 5

"Watch out for barriers!": HSLU shows invisible hurdles in everyday urban life

Event

How does it feel to have to find your way through a construction site with a visual impairment? How do people with autism feel when they are confronted with acoustic and visual stimuli at a junction?

Economics - Dec 4, 2025

Home-made crises: In 60 percent of cases, the causes lie within the company itself

A joint study by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Kiel University of Applied Sciences shows an increase in severe corporate crises in the DACH region: every third listed company has suffered a massive slump in its share price since 2018.

Health - Feb 17

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts develops AI to detect skin diseases in Africa

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is working with international partners to develop an AI-based app for the early detection of neglected tropical skin diseases (NTDs) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Environment - Feb 5

New design guidelines for building outside the building zone

Buildings shape the appearance of our landscape and those outside the building zone in particular contribute significantly to the identity of the landscape. Based on research conducted by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts on building culture outside the building zone in the canton of Lucerne, the Department of Spatial Planning and Economic Development has worked with interest groups to draw up binding design guidelines.

Innovation - Jan 29

Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI): Canton Zug remains at the top, Jura makes a leap forward

Cantonal Innovation and Creativity Index (KIKI): Canton Zug remains at the top, Jura takes a leap forward.

Innovation - Jan 21

Artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing: Swiss people are open - with clear expectations of politicians

Innovation

Artificial intelligence, blockchain and quantum computing are considered key technologies of the future.

Health - Jan 12

How music can alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms

Health

Over 15,000 people in Switzerland are affected by Parkinson's disease. Music can improve the mobility, motivation and mood of those affected. This is shown by a study conducted by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with international partners in collaboration with people with Parkinson's.

Music - Dec 18, 2025

Hearing training for senior citizens

A research group at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is developing new hearing education approaches that enable senior citizens to activate and maintain their hearing ability through exercises with music or sounds. The Swiss National Science Foundation supported

Economics - Nov 21, 2025

"Temu and Shein have changed the rules of the game"

Cheap, cheaper, Black Friday! But in the age of online shopping platforms like Temu and Shein with their 24/7 discounts, does the bargain day still have any meaning at all? Yes, says Matthias Schu, HSLU expert in e-commerce. But local retailers now have to offer even higher discounts.



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