Digitalization

Digitalization is changing the world. But what does this mean for sustainable development? And how do we deal with the continuous growth of data volumes and the impact of the required resources? 

In the half-day event “Digitized Research and its Costs: Discussing Sustainable Development”, which took place on 18 September 2024 as part of the event series "Critical Perspectives on Digitalization", these and other questions were explored.

A lecture by Prof. Jan Bieser (BFH) was followed by a lively discussion with invited experts from the Swiss research landscape. At the core of the discussion stood the examination of the social, ecological and economic costs of research and how these can be navigated with scientific goals. The event was organized by the Office for Sustainable Development, Vice-Rectorate Quality and Sustainable Development and the Research Management Office, Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation.

Below you can find a summary and the main findings of the event.