University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
Location: Lugano - Ticino
Affiliation: swissuniversities
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SUPSI offers more than 30 degree, master and diploma courses, characterized by cutting-edge teaching that combines classical theoretical-scientific education with a professional orientation. Great attention is paid to research, carried out in key sectors through projects acquired in a competitive way at large European and national agencies or on behalf of companies and institutions.
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Faster, greener skis: the race to develop PFAS-free waxes
With the Winter Olympics just days away and the world's best athletes preparing to fight for medals, attention turns to a small but decisive factor in performance: ski and snowboard waxes. Two projects from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi), working with KV+ Sagl, ZHAW and Swiss-Ski, are racing to develop alternatives to fluorinated waxes-banned over environmental and health concerns but still considered the gold standard for speed.
Physics-informed artificial intelligence for prediabetes prevention
Physics-informed AI artificial intelligence for early prediabetes risk predictionprevention. Predicting prediabetes risk early and acting before the condition progresses is the goal of PRAESIIDIUM, a European project that combines artificial intelligence and mathematical modelling to develop innovative tools for prevention and support a more personalized approach to healthcare.
CPPS becomes Competence centre for care, health and society (CARES)
The Department of Business economics, Health and Social Care announces that, as of 1 February 2026, the Competence Centre for Healthcare Practices and Policies (CPPS) will be renamed the Competence centre for care, health and society (CARES).
Grace, the quadruped robot that climbs and overcomes the unexpected
Designed to enhance safety in industrial inspection activities, Grace is a quadruped robot capable of moving and climbing in hostile environments such as shipyards, oil platforms and energy facilities. Among its distinctive features are its ability to adapt to surfaces of different nature and to respond to unforeseen events by autonomously adjusting its behaviour.
Discovering Ticino through Cinema
As part of the Bachelor of Arts SUPSI in Visual Communication, the students of the course "Video and social strategies" conceived and produced promotional videos dedicated to several film locations. A project born from the collaboration with the Ticino Film Commission (TFC).
An intelligent engine to guide building retrofits
The REMOPTI project aims to develop an innovative decision-making framework for the energy retrofitting of buildings, integrating a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional methods by explicitly managing uncertainty and risk analysis.
The human side of software development
Kevlin Henney will be the keynote speaker at Voxxed Days Ticino 2026. Over the past forty years, the visionary British author has anticipated many of the key challenges faced by the software development industry.
Educating to care: university beyond bars
The latest issue of Iride, the journal of the Department of Business, Health and Social Economics, entitled 'Trame di cura' (Patterns of Care), features an article by Professor Francesca Pallotti exploring the role of university education as a tool for identity transformation and well-being for prisoners.In this article, we publish a summary overview of the key points covered by the author.
Rivers of Words (and Money) for Large Language Models
Are the investments and enthusiasm surrounding LLMs truly justified, or do they risk outpacing their real potential? With Tiziano Leidi, Director of ISIN, a clear-eyed analysis of a technology set to take center stage at the upcoming Voxxed Days Ticino.
