In this episode of "Nextcasts" from Swissnex in San Francisco, we dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and innovation in the academic sphere. Our special guests, Darren Cook from UC Berkeley and Eva Maria from the University of Zurich, share their unique insights and experiences in fostering startup culture within their respective in…

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Christian Sim, the founder of Swissnex of Swissnex in San Francisco, about his background and the early days of Silicon Valley. They discuss the excitement and dreams of the internet age, the Silicon Valley mindset, and the evolution of the tech …

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the importance of thinking about the future and developing a foresight mindset. Sara explains that while we can't predict the future, we can be smart about look…

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Carolina Marques Bernard a book designer and independent researcher. Carolina discusses her work in book design and design research, with a focus on culture, anthropology, and the arts. She introduces her project, Speaking Bread, which explores i…

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity. Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of to…

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as the…

Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1 In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over thei…

In this episode, produced in collaboration with Katarina Hagstedt of Tinkamedia and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), we look into the world of autonomous vehicles from the view points of SBB’s technology and innovation experts in their outposts in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai. Get insights from these cities where the future is being created a…

Here is the final episode in our special podcast series produced in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission t…

In the second episode of Space, Science, and Switzerland we explore the role of the UN in space and international space law featuring an interview of Simonetta di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Dr. Natália Archinard, Deputy Head of the Science, Education, Transport and Space Section at the Federal…

We are excited to announce a special podcast series in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission to Mars, and t…

Every year Swiss artists working in new media present their work at the New Frontier Exhibition at Sundance Film Festival in Utah USA – one of the world’s premier independent film festivals. This exhibition showcases narrative worlds that leverage new technologies, immersive designs, game theory, transmedia activism, and shifts in the boundaries of…

The current global pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. In a series of online events, our CEO Gioia Deucher is in conversation with two thought-leaders from the US and Switzerland to discuss the future, and our new normal. Hear from Ajay Chander, VP, Research (AI, Prosperity, Foresight) at Fujitsu Labs of America, and Thierry Duvanel, D…

In our final special episode of nextcasts recorded at CES earlier this year, our CEO Gioia Deucher interviews Michael Hengartner, the President of the University of Zurich. They discuss the importance of life-long learning and the role human connection plays in education, innovation, and progress.Image courtesy PRS…

We interviewed the Swiss Ambassador to the USA Jacques Pitteloud at CES in Las Vegas. Hear his perspective on Switzerland’s role as a global innovation leader, and how a country the size of the City of New York is able to be one of the leading global hubs for biotech, food tech and pharmaceuticals. He also gives insight into Switzerland’s role as t…

swissnex kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex at the world’s leading global tech conference.This is the s…

Neste episódio falamos sobre o maior evento do Brasil para atletas que desejam estudar e jogar em High Schools e Universidades americanas. Entrevistamos 3 atletas da Next Level Sports: Bruno Militz, que atualmente está estudando e jogando por uma das melhores universidades do estado da Flórida, a Lynn University; Thiago Barreto, estudante-atleta da…

In this, the final episode of our third season, we speak to Humber College President Chris Whitaker about learning new tech on the fly, the decision to move all classes online, and what the Humber community should be focusing on right now.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, we speak to Humber Fashion Arts and Business professor Kristi Kennedy about the challenges—and unexpected rewards—of moving courses online due to a global pandemic.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, two senior members of Humber's Teaching & Learning Support team - Heidi Marsh and Marl Ihnat - discuss the Learning Continuity Kit, created to assist faculty as all classes go online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Free downloadable transcript available at humberpress.com/The Learning Continuity Kit available at https://sites.google.c…

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swissnex San Francisco kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex SF at the world’s leading global tech confere…

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NEXTcast 3.8 Kristin Valois On The Transition From Humber Student To Industry Pro by Humber PressAutor: Humber Press

In this episode of Humber NEXTcast, Nathan sits down with Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness professor Matt Ramer to learn more about his TIF research project on the efficacy of oral assessments.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Berg, a professor in Humber's Professional Writing and Communications program, about a real-world experiential learning project she developed for her classroom.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Page, Teaching and Learning Specialist, to learn about the importance of critical thinking, and how to encourage it in the classroom.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, we sit down with Humber Arboretum Director Alix Link to learn more about the Humber Pond Revitalization Project.Autor: Humber Press

In this episode, we speak with professor Naeema Farooqi about her experience teaching a popular Social Media course in Humber's Global Summer School program.Autor: Humber Press

50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy made a promise to the world to take on one of the biggest challenges of the time and boldly go where no one had gone before. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface, safely delivering Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first humans to land on the moon. The Swiss Solar Wind Composition E…

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Gordon, Director of the Centre for Creative Business Innovation & Galleries, about the new mandate for the Humber Galleries, and the ways faculty and students can get involved.Autor: Humber Press

We thought we’d do something a little different to kick off our third season. We’ve compiled some great teaching tips from our faculty and students for new faculty who are just starting out in the classroom.We’d like to thank Arun Dhanota, Cheryl Mitchell, Mark Rector, Naeema Farooqi, Christine Zupo, Lexa Castellan, Alex Evans, Dan Rowe, Daniel Bea…

Após longos meses, o NextCast voltou! E para recomeçar com o pé direito, decidimos falar sobre o assunto que mais rola nos blogs e canais voltados ao universo Microsoft. O Windows Phone Mobile ainda tem futuro? Por que a Microsoft não prioriza assim tanto o seu próprio sistema em relação ao Android e iOS? Você vai continuar ainda no Windows Mobile …

Apple no dia 9 de Setembro apresentou seus principais lançamentos do ano: a nova Apple TV, o iPhone 6S e o iPad Pro. Inovação da Apple ou cópia? Quais os principais diferenciais dos novos produtos frente á concorrência e qual o veredito final de seguidores de Redmond às novidades de Cupertino? Confira as opiniões e o recalque do Fábio Teixeira, Bru…

O Netflix já é mais importante que a sua TV Paga? O Spotify já tomou o lugar da sua rádio? O YouTube traz mais conteúdo pra você que as Organizações Globo? Ou isso nunca vai acontecer? Discutimos como o Streaming tem tomado conta do nosso entretenimento, como isso afeta a nossa relação com os meios de comunicação tradicionais e realizamos algumas p…

Após a parte 1 do Nextcast 30, chegamos para falar sobre os outros detalhes do Windows 10. Conheça os nossos pitacos, primeiras impressões e como foi o processo de instalação do novo sistema operacional da Microsoft. Com a participação de Arlys Souza, Fábio Teixeira, Felipe Leandro e Newton. Ouça também os outros episódios sobre o Windows 10 - Next…

Chegou o dia do lançamento do Windows 10. No dia 29 de junho a Microsoft lançou oficialmente a versão final do Sistema Operacional. Mas o que o OS teve de bom, o que teve de ruim? Demos nossos pitacos, primeiras impressões e como foi o processo de instalação do Windows 10. Com a participação de Arlys Souza, Fábio Teixeira, Felipe Leandro e Newton. …

Na semana passada Satya Nadella anunciou um novo corte, que englobou cerca de 7.800 funcionários da Microsoft, em sua maioria do setor de mobile, e também uma diminuição da quantidade de aparelhos da linha Lumia. Nesta volta do NextCast falamos sobre esse assunto. Afinal, você prefere um portfólio de 20 Lumias no mercado ou uma linha mais enxuta? O…

Na última semana aconteceu a BUILD, o principal evento de desenvolvimento da Microsoft no ano, onde foram apresentados diversas novidades para o Windows 10 nos PCs, Tablets, Smartphones, Xbox, Hololens e até Internet das Coisas. Reunimos os assuntos principais em um podcast repleto de discussões e discordâncias. Ouça e participe de todos os barraco…

E quando a estética tem uma relevância maior que a funcionalidade? Afinal, o que vale mais, um produto com um bom design ou device mais funcional? Neste NextCast, Arlys Souza, Filipe Machado e Fábio Teixeira se reuniram para falar sobre a Anorexia Digital que toma conta dos aplicativos, tablets, video games, smartphones e computadores. Informações …

Quais os aplicativos você não vive sem? Reunimos os apps que usamos em nosso dia a dia, seja em nosso Windows Phone, Windows 8 ou até mesmo no Windows 10. E vale de tudo, menos as redes sociais! ;) Com a participação do Fábio Teixeira, Brunno Plefken, Filipe Machado, Filipe Leandro e Saulo Albert. Aplicativos comentados Brunno OneDrive, Notícias/Di…

De um lado do ringue temos o popular e amado Windows. Do outro outro o brilhante e cultuado Mac. Quem leva a melhor nesta disputa? Neste NextCast reunimos usuários do sistema da Microsoft e da Apple para discutir os pontos fortes e fracos de cada um dos sistemas operacionais e seus dispositivos, detalhando questões de usabilidade, ecossistema de ac…

Na semana passada, a Microsoft apresentou para o mundo seu Next Chapter em seu sistema operacional: O Windows 10. No NextCast 24 discutimos a estratégia da empresa com o sistema, as novidades do Windows 10 para os desenvolvedores, Universal Apps e o que pode acontecer se o Windows 10 for um sucesso ou um fracasso. Participações de Fábio Teixeira, B…

Lembra da primeira fita VHS que você gravou, das suas fitas de discman, seu primeiro PC 486, a conexão de internet discada de 32kb, o primeiro Atari e o seu primeiro celular tijolão? Entregamos a nossa idade no NextCast 23, falando de tecnologias do meu tempo. Relembre seus primeiros gadgets e entre nessa viagem nostálgica com Fábio Teixeira, Brunn…

Pra você, qual a melhor plataforma para se jogar? Analisamos todos os pontos a favor e contra o PC, PlayStation, Xbox, e até citamos o Wii U, em uma comparação envolvendo todos os aspectos de cada ecossistema. Conheça a divergente opinião do Fabio Teixeira, Arlys Souza, Brunno Plefken e Filipe Machado. Informações Adicionais Email: nextcast@vnext.c…

Conheça o kill de faquinha mais bem dado da história, trabalhe e gaste seu salário com bombons, divida 256kb para 40 PC’s, receba seu pagamento em fones de ouvido, cadeiras e horas, além de cair no meio da favela no Rio por causa de GunBound. Neste podcast, Fabio Teixeira, Farley, Flavio e Thiago contam a sua história na Era das Lan Houses. Ouça o …

Como uma fábrica de papel entrou no ramo da tecnologia, redefiniu o conceito de telefonia celular, se perdeu no tempo, virou uma plataforma de petróleo em chamas e acabou morrendo? Neste NextCast, contamos a história da Nokia, desde seu início na Finlândia até os dias atuais, onde sua marca deixou de existir, dando lugar a Microsoft Lumia. Relembre…