The themed stations offer insights into current issues relating to society, business, health, technology and community life. Visitors can test their knowledge, explore the worlds of virtual reality and robotics, gain new perspectives in a playful way and discover how research and teaching at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts have a real-world impact. Find out more here.
The tour and themed stations are open from 10:00 to 17:00.
The programme is complemented by engaging panel discussions with high-profile guests in the auditorium. You can find the events and times here.
The Lucerne University Sports Campus (HSCL) will also participate with two public classes in Movement Room 1 and an open movement space in Movement Room 2. Visitors will gain insight into the HSCL and the university sports programme
Student bands from the School of Music will provide musical entertainment.
The “Arkade” canteen will offer food and refreshments.
Discovery tour around the new building.
View of the city of Lucerne and Mount Pilatus from the top-floor terrace.
On Open Day, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) invites visitors to experience higher education in a different way: open, interactive and hands-on. Visitors can set off on an independent discovery tour through the new Perron building and explore a wide range of topic stations that bring together knowledge, research and practice.
At many stations, visitors can get involved themselves: play, test, try things out, discuss and experience. They will meet students, researchers and staff, who will show how diverse, practice-oriented and socially relevant higher education is today.
Whether as a family outing, a neighbourhood visit or a spontaneous weekend plan, Open Day is aimed at the entire public. Families, neighbours, interested people of all ages, as well as friends and family members of the university community, are warmly invited to discover new perspectives and experience an inspiring day full of encounters, ideas and aha moments
10:30 - Ageing in Transition: How Research and Practice Are Shaping the Future
Moderation: Karin Stadelmann, Head of Competence Centre, Lecturer and Project Manager, HSLU
With:
Martin Kolb, Managing Director, Pro Senectute Canton of Zug
Annette Ziegler, Specialist in Ageing, Office for Health and Social Affairs, Canton of Schwyz
Jürgen Stremlow, Co-Lead of the Interdisciplinary Network 'Health', Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
11:30 - The Changing World of Work: What Do People, Organisations and Universities Need?
Moderation: Anna Sender, Professor, HSLU
With:
Michel Mitura, Head HR, Schindler Aufzüge AG
Sandra Portmann, Head of Careers and Academic Guidance, Canton of Nidwalden
Janos Bucher, CFO, Neoviso
Sandra Picceni, Head of Professional and Staff Development, Disability, Artiset
12:30 - The University of Applied Sciences as a Location Factor: Knowledge, Impact and Value Creation
Moderation: Barbara Bader, Rector, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
With:
Vincent Revol, Vice President Industry 4.0 and Life Sciences, CSEM
Dominik Steiner, FDP parliamentary group chair, Nidwalden; HSLU alumnus
Ivan Buck, Managing Director, HSLU Foundation
Christina Zweifel, Managing Director, Curaviva
13:30 - The Future of Healthcare: More and More, Better and Better, More and More Expensive
Moderation: Oliver Kessler, Professor, HSLU; Deputy Head of the International Office
With:
Franziska Föllmi-Heusi, Director, Spital Schwyz
Brigitte Bleiber, Co-President, Medical Society of the Canton of Lucerne
Christof Amstad, Head of the Department of Security and Social Affairs, Canton of Obwalden
14:30 - Urban and Regional Development with Foresight: What Next for Density, Dynamism and Sustainability?
Moderation: Christian Kraft, Head of the Competence Center Real Estate, Professor, HSLU
With:
Patrik Stillhart, CEO, Zug Estates; Suurstoffi Risch-Rotkreuz site development
Roman Streit, Head of Spatial Strategy and Housing Policy, City of Lucerne
Stephanie Weiss, Professor, HSLU
15:30 - Stability in Times of Change: How Crisis-Resilient Is Switzerland?
Moderation: Julia Richter, Lecturer and Project Manager, HSLU
With:
Rahel Estermann, Member of the University of Applied Sciences Council, HSLU
Sebastian Huber, Lecturer, HSLU
Andreas Lustenberger, Executive Board, Caritas
