ZHAW International Global Spark 2025

Global Spark is a 5-week online program crafted for the faculty and staff of universities of applied sciences. Through thought-provoking sessions you will:

• Discover groundbreaking innovations shaping economies and livelihoods in India, Brazil, and China.
• Connect with inspiring global leaders and learn from their stories of resilience and success.
• Build your toolkit for international partnerships, cultural understanding, and future-forward thinking.

The Global Spark program at ZHAW is funded by ZHAW International Affairs. It is organized by Swissnex and has been developed together with ZHAW digital, ZHAW entrepreneurship and ZHAW sustainable.

‍Explore real-world challenges: From inclusive recycling in India to sustainable bioeconomies in Brazil and digital transformations in China, you will dive deep into solutions shaping our world.

Learn from the best: Engage with renowned speakers who are driving change and innovation in their respective fields.

Shape your career: Gain insights and strategies to narrate your story, build partnerships, and navigate diverse cultural work environments.

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When and where

• Mondays, Noon – 1:15 PM from 17 March – 14 April 2025
• Online on Zoom (details shared upon registration)

Schedule

• Session 1: Visioning Futures (Opening by Swissnex) – 17 March
• Session 2: Keynote + discussion with speaker from India – 24 March
• Session 3: Keynote + discussion with speaker from China – 31 March
• Session 4: Keynote + discussion with speaker from Brazil – 7 April
• Session 5: Consolidating Learnings – 14 April

Who can attend? Faculty and staff of ZHAW seeking global exposure and new learning opportunities.

What is the time commitment? One 60–75 minute session per week over five weeks.

Students will be able to join the Keynotes

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