More from Lucerne Living Labs Conference and the Campus Living Lab Kick-off
On 11 September 2025, the HSLU Campus Horw came alive with ideas, collaboration, and future-oriented solutions during the Lucerne Living Labs Conference and Campus Living Lab Kick-off. The event marked an important milestone in our mission to transform the campus into a living laboratory for sustainability, innovation, and student-led initiatives.
A day built on collaboration
The day opened with welcoming words from the Vice Dean of Research, who emphasized the value of transdisciplinary collaboration in addressing today’s pressing societal challenges. This inspiring message set the tone for a day dedicated to bridging disciplines, perspectives, and ideas.
Yousra Sidqi introduced the Lucerne Living Labs, an ecosystem of experimental spaces where research meets society. Building on this, Ludger Fischer presented the Campus Living Lab activities, showcasing how the evolving campus itself is becoming a testbed for co-creation and innovation.
Participants joined a Science Trail around campus, with five interactive stations presenting innovative projects. These stations offered a unique opportunity to:
engage directly with research teams,
explore hands-on demonstrations, and
discuss tangible solutions for sustainable living.
Students at the heart of change
The afternoon spotlighted the students who are the driving force of the Campus Living Lab. Student teams presented their initiatives and project proposals, then refined their ideas in dynamic co-creation sessions. The energy was palpable, and the presence of the Dean of the Department highlighted the strong institutional support for student-driven innovation.
The event closed with a shared commitment: to further develop the ideas presented, to experiment directly on campus, and to let the Campus Living Lab grow as a platform for learning, innovation, and impact. With the creativity of students, the dedication of researchers, and the support of faculty, the Campus Living Lab is no longer just a concept!
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