Author: 42_zurich
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Studying computer science without lectures? Here's how it works
When looking for a computer science degree, many students find themselves at a crossroads: traditional universities with lectures and exams, or innovative models that focus on practical experience and personal responsibility. In Zurich, the 42 School offers an alternative that provides a fresh take on this very question. Why 42 for a modern computer science…
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People as the key to the digital future – a conversation with Viktoria Mauz
Behind every successful digital transformation lies a human element that is often overlooked. Viktoria Mauz, an account manager at Nokia, demonstrates through her career that technical success is only sustainable if it involves the people within the company. In our conversation, Viktoria explains how her background in economics led to a passion for technology and…
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Why projects matter more than qualifications – Corina Burris’s journey from vocational training to tech expert
Corina Burri studied business administration, specialising in marketing, and embarked on a traditional career in communications. Today, she is an SEO/GEO expert, a self-employed entrepreneur and an advocate for greater female representation in the tech industry. “Nobody looked at my university degrees,” she says quite bluntly as we discuss her career path. “I got my…
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Learning in the tech era of AI: From knowledge to responsibility
At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous, code is generated in seconds and everything suddenly seems easier, an uncomfortable question arises: what does knowledge really mean in a world where answers are instantly available? The true value lies not in what AI can produce, but in what humans can understand, verify and translate…
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HSG Entrepreneurship Hackathon
From 14 to 16 May 2025, 42 Switzerland organised a hackathon for start-ups for the University of St. Gallen’s incubator, HSG Entrepreneurship. The evenz brought together 16 tech talents with six start-ups from the Entrepreneurial Talents Programme of the University of St.Gallen. The aim: to develop digital solutions together and explore new forms of collaboration.…
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Tech meets entrepreneurship: the coding school 42 Switzerland is coming to St.Gallen
How can entrepreneurial ideas and technological excellence come together effectively in interdisciplinary teams? This is the central question of a joint hackathon hosted by 42 Switzerland and HSG Entrepreneurship, taking place from May 14 to 16, 2024 in St. Gallen. Six selected start-ups from the HSG incubator will team up with 15 tech talents from…
