Universities in a Globalized World, June 16th
The case of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences
swissnex Boston / Consulate of Switzerland invites you to join a reception with
the President and five Executives of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), (see Bios)
and a limited number of representatives of local Universities
on Tuesday June 16th, 7 - 9pm
at swissnex Boston, Consulate of Switzerland,
420 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
On that occasion, swissnex Boston and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences will discuss the challenges and the strategies of internationalization in research and education with a focus on the opportunities provided by the Boston area.
During the second part of the reception the ZHAW will present its various research activities in Switzerland with a particular focus on three specific projects
Program for the reception:
- Introduction about the role of swissnex Boston in connecting Swiss and US academic institutions
Pascal Marmier, Consul-Director;
- General presentation of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Werner Inderbitzin, President ZHAW and Ursula Blosser, Director of the School of Social Work;
- Challenges and opportunities in the internationalization of the ZHAW, Frank Wittmann, Head of International Affairs Unit;
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During the reception, you will be able to circulate among 3 table top presentations:
- Three projects presentations :
1) The new “Language of Bread” – Giving a staple food a revolutionary spin;
2) Micro-modeling autonomous customer dynamics;
3) More than words – Corporate branding and language use.
The reception includes buffet and refreshments.
In case of your absence, you may invite a colleague to represent your institution.
Please RSVP to Pierre Dorsaz
