Author: corina
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Press Release: 42 Zurich opens new campus offering free tech education
42 Zurich is opening an education campus in Zurich-Oerlikon. From January 2027, the non-profit organisation will provide free training in software development and AI systems to students there.
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Katrin J. Yuan: Why the future of AI is shaped by all of us
“The future is not a given. The future is a process shaped by people.” These words by Katrin J. Yuan are not just an inspiring statement, but a call to action. As CEO of the Swiss Future Institute, a UN keynote speaker and Chair of the AI Future Council, she is at the forefront of…
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Creative Brand Strategist Eva Przybyla’s Upskilling Journey at 42
The silence of the Swiss Alps was a stark contrast to the buzz of Amsterdam’s advertising world when Eva Przybyla arrived in Lausanne in 2023. For a decade, she had shaped campaigns for global brands like Adidas, Reebok, and McDonald’s as an Art Director and Creative Lead. She knew how to make things beautiful. But…
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Learning Programming without Teachers: An Ongoing Ethnographic Study at 42
Learning Programming without Teachers: An Ongoing Ethnographic Study at 42 1INTRODUCTION The role of Software Engineering (SE) is essential in contemporary society, particularly as the technology industry continues to expand its influence, and the rapid pace of technological advancement in the past century necessitates professionals capable of leading this progress. Educating a software engineer is…
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More than just prompts: Build AI systems with 42 Zurich
The debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) is replacing computer science degrees is long over. At 42 Zurich, AI is not a modular add-on or a passing trend. It is integrated into the curriculum from the ground up – from the very first algorithmic principles right through to the architecture of fully autonomous systems. The…
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How technology can help protect our planet – a conversation with building services engineer Anna Remund
From the misconception of ‘mechanical engineering’ to a clear mission: engineering doesn’t just build machines, it helps in the fight against the climate crisis. For Anna Remund (27), the climate crisis was the catalyst that led her to pursue a career in the renewable energy sector. It was the question of who actually develops and…
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Fiona Jakob – From nursing to IT specialist: Why it’s worth taking the plunge into a new career
Perhaps you’re currently looking at the tech industry from the outside and asking yourself: “Is this really right for me? Do I have the right profile? Isn’t it too late for a completely fresh start?” These doubts are understandable, but they’re often based on an outdated view of IT. The reality today is different: the…
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From Linguistics to Tech: Isaline Muelhauser on IT without coding and the power of curiosity
A conversation about how SEO bridges the gap between human language and data, and why the tech industry is for everyone – for linguists, sociologists and anyone who wants to become an AI pioneer. Isaline Muelhauser studied linguistics and literature, followed by a master’s degree in communication and PR. “I find it fascinating how language…
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We educate Swiss AI talent
Switzerland is a hotspot for innovation – and artificial intelligence is a key driver. But where do the people who shape these technologies come from? At 42 Zurich, we believe that the best AI talent is not developed in lecture halls – but in projects, in teams, in practice. We will open our doors in…
