News (Innovation Society)
"Experiments make it easier to get young people interested in science"
The award-winning SimplyNano project aims to introduce young people, especially girls, to science and technology careers. It consists of experimental kits that teachers in secondary... More
"SimplyNano" wins Building Award 2021
Lucerne, November 3, 2021. The SimplyNano project is the winner of the Swiss Building Award 2021 for promoting young talents in the field of technology.... More
1'200 nano-experimental kits for Secondary Schools in Zurich
In the canton of Zurich, high school classes will be experimenting with nanotechnology in the future. Starting this fall, schools will be provided with 1,200... More
Learning about nano-chemistry - teachers experiment at Vifor Pharma in St. Gallen
Since the 2020 school year, all St. Gallen high schools have been equipped with free "SimplyNano 2" experiment cases as part of the IT education... More
SimplyNano nominated for Building-Award
The SimplyNano project has been nominated as a contender for the BuildIng Award 2021 in the category "Promoting young talent in engineering". This is the... More
SimplyNano 2 used in all schools of four Swiss cantons
The shortage of skilled workers in technical professions is increasing throughout Switzerland. The canton of St.Gallen is countering this - among other things with the... More
600 SimplyNano 2 - experimental kits for schools in Eastern Switzerland
The three cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden are using 600 SimplyNano 2 experimental kits in all secondary schools as a new learning... More
Microplastics in our oceans
Microplastics are increasingly concerning to society because they are suspected of causing harm to humans and the environment. A recent paper determined the risk of... More