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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is one of Switzerland’s leading universities of applied sciences. It offers practice-oriented education and research across a wide range of disciplines, including art and design, engineering, business, social work, and education. With strong connections to industry and society, FHNW promotes innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its campuses across Northwestern Switzerland provide a vibrant environment for learning, creativity, and applied research.

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Tina Haisch
Tina connects science and society. She heads the Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Regional Development and Competitiveness at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland.

As an independent consultant, she advises business and politics.She holds a PhD in Economic Geography and a Master’s degree in Geography, Economics and Business Administration. Her expertise lies in regional economic development, with a focus on innovation, value creation, creativity, resilience and sustainability.
Tina advises public authorities, associations and NGOs at national and international levels, translating scientific insights into sustainable political and economic measures. She also lectures and speaks at scientific and public events.
Nicolaj van der Meulen
Nicolaj van der Meulen is Professor at the Academy of Art and Design, FHNW Basel. He studied art history and philosophy and obtained his habilitation in Arth History in 2014 with a thesis on images, space, and performance in late eighteenth-century environments. His work addresses theories of pictorial, aesthetic, and artistic practices. More recently, his research has focused on aesthetic judgment as well as on cooking and eating as aesthetic practices.
Hein Schellekens
research associate at FHNW.
Silvan Borer
Silvan Borer is a Research Associate at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland and the founder of Studio Silvan Borer — a creative studio working with a diverse range of international clients.