Research Areas

The University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden conducts practice-oriented research on issues related to business, society, and the Alpine region. Discover our research areas and learn about the topics our researchers are working on in collaboration with companies, organizations, and the public sector.

Architecture, Construction, and Planning

We develop solutions for sustainable construction and the design of future-proof living spaces in the Alpine region.

Construction in Alpine Regions

In Alpine living environments, buildings are exposed to more extreme stresses than is the case elsewhere due to the prevailing climatic and topographical conditions. University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons deals with Alpine Infrastructure Constructions as well as Settlement Planning and Townscape Development.

Settlement Development

Challenges faced in the areas of spatial planning and residential development as well as in connection with the associated changes to townscapes are a central theme in Alpine regions. University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons deals with Settlement Planning and Townscape Development as well as Spatial Planning and Settlement Development.

Data, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence

We develop data-driven and digital solutions for business, society, and the public sector.

Big Data and Analytics

How can information and knowledge be gained from data? The research activities in the areas of Data Analytics, User Research as well as Digital Business and Usability Engineering look at Big Data and Analytics.

Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization and Simulation

The DAViS centre offers research, consulting and service in all questions of modern data processing. DAViS' offerings include data mining, machine learning/deep learning, data visualisation and simulation.

Information Organisation

To ensure that the right information is in the right place at the right time, University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons focuses on Information Organisation and deals with the research fields of Data Management, Digital Library, the Digitalisation of Analogue Cultural Assets and Digital Long-term Archiving.

Media and Design

We conduct research on digital communication, media innovation, and multimedia technologies.

Media Convergence and Multimediality

How can multimedia work be implemented from a technical and content perspective and what impact does this have? The research fields of Media Use and Production in the Convergent and Dynamic Media Environment, Innovative Storytelling Formats and Work Processes as well as Multimedia Systems for Content Visualisation address these questions.

Technology and Engineering

We develop innovative technologies for industry, research, and society.

Advanced and Smart Sensors / Internet of Things

The research focus area of Smart Sensors and Applied Robotics looks at the application of photonics technologies for the procurement and evaluation of information, primarily in the application areas of industry and medical technology as well as the development of intelligent robots.

Tourism and Sports

We develop scientifically grounded solutions for sustainable and future-oriented tourism.

Development of Tourism

In order to develop tourism successfully, changes and innovations are required with respect to the relevant offerings and business models. University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons focuses on the research fields of Service Innovation in the Tourism Sector, Tourism 4.0 and the Management of Tourism Real Estate and Infrastructures.

We develop solutions for businesses and public institutions in the areas of entrepreneurship, management, and economic policy.

Private Entrepreneurship

The objective is to promote entrepreneurial thinking and actions in the economy with a focus on the areas of Innovation, Internationalisation, Digital Strategies and corporate responsibility.

Public Entrepreneurship

The objective is to promote entrepreneurial actions in the area of public administration in order to achieve the desired level of efficiency and effectiveness. Focus here is placed on municipal mergers, Strategy, Organisation and Evaluation as well as Voluntary Activities.

Economic Policy

The Economic Policy research of University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons primarily focuses on Alpine regions and adopts an application and solution-oriented approach in addressing the research fields of Regional Development, Labour Market and Social Policy as well as Energy Economics.

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