News and Events
The Laws of War in Ukraine
Alte University Law School presents an online event about a crucially important theme
The event will conclude with a question and answer session.
The event will take place online in the Zoom app.
To register for this ZOOM online event, click here:
The Zoom link will be sent to you shortly, after registration.
Event date and time: 09 May
4 pm Georgian Time
2 pm Swiss and European Time
1 pm UK Time.
Blue Peace – Sustainable finance for high impact
The Taylor Institute is pleased to announce His Excellency Pio Wennubst, Ambassador to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organizations in Rome, will introduce the Blue Peace project
The presentation will be held:
Tuesday March 29th 18:30 - 19:30
Location:
Nielsen Auditorium
Kaletsch Campus
Via Ponte Tresa 29
6924 Sorengo.
Solar Energy for Franklin in Summer '22
The construction of Franklin's photovoltaic system on the new "Phase 3" building is a result of the renewed collaboration with the Industrial Companies of Lugano (AIL) SA, and other local partners.
Walter Sassi, a professional in the field of renewable energy and project manager for AIL, gives us incredible insights on the technology behind the project.
Blue Peace Project - Sustainable Finance for High Impact
The Taylor Institute is pleased to announce a talk on the Blue Peace project by the Ambassador to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations organisations in Rome, Pio Wennubst, and industry experts involved in the project.
The presentation will be held Tuesday
March 29th
18:30 - 19:30
Nielsen Auditorium
Kaletsch Campus
Via Ponte Tresa 29
6924 Sorengo.
Speakers Corner - VIVIDO: Grow food in cities and connect with nature
Students : Kristen Abberley, Amalia Awad, Ann Jackson Edwards, Melyis Cabrero
Date : 10/11/2021
Project: Vivido : Grow food in cities and connect with nature
In the year 2050, it is estimated that nearly two thirds of the world’s population will be living in an urban environment. Now, close your eyes and imagine yourself 20 years from now, living in a rapidly growing city: a lot has changed. There are more buildings, a lot more people and you really feel disconnected from nature.
Speakers Corner - BigFoot: A motivating consumption auditing system
Students : Marlene Hüther, Henri Souville, Carmen Brodnax
Date : 10/11/2021
Project: Bigfoot: A motivating consumption auditing system
What we are proposing is giving practical incentives for improving green related behaviors.
For example, if a private household manages to reduce by 10% it’s electricity consumption, it can be rewarded with a 10% discount on yearly railway ticket.
Speakers Corner - Amafruit: the one marketplace for fruits and vegetables
Students : Giovanni Desiderio, Donna Mashat, Sakhi Sobti, Mikhail Martynov
Date : 10/11/2021
Project: Amafruit: The one marketplace for fruits and vegetables
Hello everyone! Are you familiar with the food and vegetable market supply chain? It begins with production, then to the wholesale, then to the retailers and then, finally to you, the consumers.
Franklin and the Speakers' Corner Workshop
On the occasion of this year’s edition of the Swiss Digital Day, on November 10, Franklin University Switzerland’s Master of Science and Arts students had the opportunity to present their technical innovation and digitalization business ideas to an attentive crowd of journalists, management, and communication specialists.
Reboot the Future Golden Rule Leadership Masterclass
In collaboration with Reboot the Future, Franklin University Switzerland’s Master of Science and Arts students last week engaged in a series of workshops, seminars and guest lectures under title of “Golden Rule Leadership Masterclass”.
A 4-day laboratory of ethical and values-based conversations, where the Golden Rule standed for "treating others and the planet as you would wish to be treated."
Micro to Macro Workshop
This session aims to be interactive and curate an environment of active questioning, rethinking, and innovation.
The project team believes in the power of collaboration, a trans-disciplinary approach, and challenging the boundaries of what's possible.
Winners of the 2020/21 Executive Award dedicated to the 7 human virtues.
Executive Award that highlights the award-winners Adam Stanford (Presidential Council) but also Tamara Erez (Advisory Board Taylor Institute).
Franklin University Switzerland is also an institutional partner of the award
EMBA in China is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
The Taylor Institute at Franklin University Switzerland is dedicated to scientific research, innovation, and corporate partnerships at home and abroad.
We continue to invest in our academic programs and the Franklin educational experience to strengthen our alumni network and deepen our connections around the globe.