Oec #20 | Articles from the magazine
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What is philanthropy and what role does it play in our society? Why do many people engage in charitable work? To answer these questions, it is worth taking a look at the history of philanthropy and behavioural economics.
Alumna Noemi Schramm Ndao is committed to the further development of healthcare systems and education in West and Central Africa. As a Swiss citizen, she feels it is her duty to support people in need.
Fokus | The art of entrepreneurial charity (DE)
More about Fokus | The art of entrepreneurial charity (DE)Alumnus Sandro Giuliani has been shaping the philanthropic landscape for decades. His profound involvement in the world of foundations not only reflects his professional activity, but also illustrates his true calling.
PhD student Nimra Ahmed uses her informatics and academic skills to support women in need – a topic very close to her heart.
Professor Lorenzo Casaburi has been researching in the field of development economics for 20 years, with a particular focus on agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. It was more by chance that he ended up in this region of the world; his philanthropic motivation keeps him there.
Fokus | Knowledge in the service of humanitarian aid (DE)
More about Fokus | Knowledge in the service of humanitarian aid (DE)Alumnus Bruno Staffelbach spent 12 years as a volunteer for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In this role, he used both his military know-how and his business expertise.
Fokus | How do you become a fundraiser? (DE)
More about Fokus | How do you become a fundraiser? (DE)Alumnus Marc-André Pradervand is an independent consultant and interim manager for NPOs. He gives insight into his day-to-day work.
Fokus | Business and philanthropy: isn't that a contradiction? (DE)
More about Fokus | Business and philanthropy: isn't that a contradiction? (DE)Alumni Dominik Candreia, Ursula Eggenberger, Giuseppe Ugazio and Florian Rajki on business and philanthropy.
Alumniporträt | An unconventional path to your own family business (DE)
More about Alumniporträt | An unconventional path to your own family business (DE)Alumna Fabienne Schaub has completed several training programmes, from an apprenticeship as a baker and painter to a Bachelor's and Master's degree. She explains why this path was just right for her.
Prof. Luis Aguiar’s passion for research brought him back to the academic world after seven years in the public sector. He uses this dedication to explore the many facets of digitization and online platforms – with a special focus on the music industry.
Studi meets | "Stereotypical images and prejudices are transferred from reality to AI" (DE)
More about Studi meets | "Stereotypical images and prejudices are transferred from reality to AI" (DE)In the seventh episode of "Studi meets...", Master's student Nadia Dang talks to alumna Lea Eberle about digitalisation, the use of artificial intelligence in everyday work and university life and the difficulties that come with it.
Faculty | 50 years of the Department of Informatics - actually! (DE)
More about Faculty | 50 years of the Department of Informatics - actually! (DE)Anyone who remembers that the Department of Informatics announced a party in 2020 to celebrate its 50th birthday may now be surprised... but 50th anniversaries are one of those things!
