Luca Crivelli has been appointed co-chair of the Conference of Health Experts of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (FKG-CSS)

• June 23rd, 2026

From 1 July 2026, Prof. Dr Luca Crivelli, Director of the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care at SUPSI, will take on the co-chairmanship of the Conference of Health Experts of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (FKG-CSS). He will be joined in this new role by Prof. Dr Birgit Vosseler, Head of the Department of Health at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland (OST).

Major Events, Getting Bigger and Bigger

• June 22nd, 2026

The World Cup is featuring an unprecedented number of teams and matches. This phenomenon extends beyond the world of soccer to the entire entertainment industry. What factors are driving this trend, and how sustainable is this model?

New speech aids for a more inclusive library

• June 22nd, 2026

Voice recorders in libraries support neurodivergent users, improving their independence, communication and learning. Within the DFA/ASP Neurodiversity Service, they are inclusive, versatile and easily integrated tools.

SUPSI and Open Access: a new agreement with Springer Nature paves the way for barrier-free publishing

• June 18th, 2026

From 10 June 2026, Swiss academic institutions will benefit from a new ‘read-and-publish’ agreement with Springer Nature, facilitated by swissuniversities. SUPSI is also part of this initiative, reinforcing its commitment to Open Science and the free dissemination of research.

The science of care: Valentina Rotondi featured in National Geographic

• June 17th, 2026

New studies show that caring for a child transforms the caregiver’s brain, regardless of the pregnancy experience. Attention, empathy, and social understanding drive a process of adaptation, not decline. Valentina Rotondi, Professor of Technologies and Public Health at SUPSI, delves into the topic in an interview with National Geographic.

SUPSI at the heart of a new scientific partnership on demographic challenges

• June 16th, 2026

On Monday 15th June, at Villa Ciani, the City of Lugano presented the latest edition of the statistical yearbook "Lugano in cifre", an occasion on which the launch of the Inter-institutional Laboratory on Demographic Challenges was formally announced, with SUPSI playing a key role.

Novità giuridiche – The second issue of 2026 is now online

• June 10th, 2026

The second issue of 2026 aims to reaffirm our commitment to sharing updates as well as scientific and doctrinal reflections on the most relevant legal topics in Swiss law.

The Agora Project: Promoting the health of young musicians

• June 8th, 2026

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders linked to music-making from childhood onwards: this is the aim of HAPPY – HeAlthy Playing Practices for Young Musicians, a SUPSI project funded under the Agora programme of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), which combines research, communication and participation to develop practical tools to support teachers, parents and health professionals.

SUPSI teaching methodologies featured in the volume “I metodi”

• June 5th, 2026

Two educational experiences developed through collaboration between the Applied Psychology Competence Centre and the SUPSI Bachelor of Science in Social Work have been included in a new reference volume on education published by Raffaello Cortina Editore.

The CLWS becomes the Competence Centre for Social Research (CReS)

• June 3rd, 2026

The Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) at SUPSI announces that, with effect from 1st June 2026, the Competence Centre for Labour, Welfare and Social Research (CLWS) has been renamed the Competence Centre for Social Research (CReS).

GenT – Tourism Generation

• June 2nd, 2026

The second edition of GenT – Tourism Generation took place on Wednesday 27 May. This initiative, born out of a collaboration between SUPSI, USI and the Higher Specialised School of Hotel Management and Tourism (SSSAT), aims to promote open and constructive dialogue between the new generation of tourism professionals, educational institutions and local stakeholders, and is organised annually on a rotating basis by one of the three partner institutions.

Tax updates – The May 2026 issue is online

• May 31st, 2026

The May 2026 issue of “Novità fiscali – Current developments in Swiss and international tax law”, the journal published by the SUPSI Centre for Tax and Legal Competences, is now available.The journal is available by subscription.

DEASS Healthcare Continuing Education Diploma Ceremony: a milestone looking towards the future of care

• May 29th, 2026

On Thursday 28 May, the auditorium of the Technical Vocational Centre in Trevano hosted the graduation ceremony for the Continuing Education in Healthcare programme of the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) at SUPSI, a significant occasion dedicated to the graduates who have completed their studies.

EMBA, the fourteenth edition concluded with a graduation ceremony

• May 28th, 2026

The diploma ceremony for the 14th Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program was held on May 26. With this class’s graduation, the total number of graduates from the executive education program has reached 300 over the years.

Ivana Simic wins the TICINOMODA 2026 Award for the best Bachelor’s and Master’s theses

• May 26th, 2026

Organised by the Ticinomoda association, the award recognises work that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and professions within the sector, supporting applied research and innovation in a constantly evolving field.

How can we define a fair climate policy in Ticino?

• May 22nd, 2026

A research project sponsored by SUPSI and USI will investigate how the people of Ticino perceive the costs and fairness of the climate transition. A survey will be launched in early June involving 4,000 randomly selected residents to gather opinions on the canton’s decarbonisation and the measures needed to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

The PREMIO SWISSENGINEERINGTICINO

• May 19th, 2026

The Fondazione SWISSENGINEERINGTICINO supports and promotes the work of SUPSI graduates and students, as well as students enrolled in innovative entrepreneurial ideas programs. This year as well, several awards were presented.

Nuova pubblicazione in ambito giuridico

• May 13th, 2026

È disponibile il nuovo volume della collana SUPSI "Le imposte di successione e donazione nei rapporti con l’estero" scritto da Vittorio Primi (1944-2025) e edito dalla SUPSI

SGHR/SSRM recognition for the CAS Riabilitazione della persona con patologie alla mano

• May 12th, 2026

The Swiss Society for Hand Rehabilitation (SSRM) has officially recognised the CAS in Rehabilitation for People with Hand Conditions as a valid pathway to obtaining the title of “Swiss Certified Hand Therapist” from the SGHR/SSRM.

Public Finances: Where to Focus on Revenue

• May 8th, 2026

Without intervention, Ticino’s cantonal finances risk running deficits estimated at 600 million per year starting in 2029. SUPSI’s Center for Tax and Legal Expertise has identified potential areas for action on the tax front.

10 Years of Iride – Demography on the Move: Trends, Equity and the Future

• May 5th, 2026

The 20th issue of the DEASS magazine Iride has been published.

MAS in Human Capital Management: diplomas issued to 11 participants

• April 30th, 2026

The graduation ceremony for the MAS in Human Capital Management took place on Friday, April 24.The program, which places the individual at the center, provides a comprehensive framework for working in HR, taking into account the various levels and the complexity of the system in which one operates.

Tax updates – The March 2026 issue is online - copia

• April 30th, 2026

The March 2026 issue of “Novità fiscali – Current developments in Swiss and international tax law”, the journal published by the SUPSI Centre for Tax and Legal Competences, is now available.The journal is available by subscription.

20 SUPSI lecturers have been appointed

• April 28th, 2026

Between December 2024 and February 2026, the SUPSI Board appointed 20 professors working across the four departments and at two affiliated institutions: the Fernfachhochschule Schweiz and the University School of Music of the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana.