Research Academic and practically oriented

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts conducts practically oriented research and development with practice partners such as regional and national companies, non-profit organisations, communities and cantons as well as federal offices and EU institutions.

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The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts contributes actively to the competitiveness and innovativeness of Central Switzerland.

Selected Projects and Project Database

Research and Development at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts covers a wide range of topics. Find project examples and our project database here. 

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Standing Committee on R&D

The Standing Committee on Research and Development coordinates the multifaceted research activities at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Grants Office

The Grants Office is the central point of contact for matters relating to national and international research funding.

Doctoral colloquia

The doctoral colloquia provide continuing education and networking opportunities for researchers.

Research at the Schools

Engineering and Architecture

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture conducts research in the following areas: Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering and Energy, Interior Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering and Medical Technology.  

Business

The Lucerne School of Business conducts research in the following areas: Financial Controlling & Accounting, Finance & Banking, Communication & Marketing, Public Management & Economics, Tourism & Mobility and General Management.

Computer Science and Information Technology

The School of Computer Science and Information Technology conducts research in the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Data Science & Big Data, Digital Business, Information Security, Mobile & Smart Systems, Software Engineering and Visual Computing.

Social Work

The School of Social Work conducts research in the following areas, amongst others: Social work, Social Management, Social Policy, Sociocultural Development, and Professional Development.

Art and Design

The Lucerne School of Art and Design conducts research in the following areas: Products & Textiles, Design & Management, Visual Narration, and Art and Design in the Public Sphere.

Music

The Lucerne School of Music conducts research and development in the following areas: Music Pedagogy and Performance.