27.08.2026
20 years of Summer School on Advanced Biotechnology: anniversary edition on the Energypolis campus
The Summer School on Advanced Biotechnology came to a close on 3 September after a memorable week marking the 20th anniversary of this international event. For this special edition, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis Institute of Life Sciences had the honour of hosting the anniversary celebrations on the new Energypolis campus in Sion.
25.08.2026
the valais-based 3r group, a leader in medical imaging in french-speaking switzerland
the 3r group—réseau radiologique romand—is now the benchmark for community-based medical imaging in french-speaking switzerland and beyond. since 2000, it has continued to expand from its origins in valais. in addition to valais, 3r now operates in the cantons of vaud, fribourg, neuchâtel, geneva, and bern. the 2023 acquisition of radioviva in bülach (zh), with its two centers for radiology and nuclear medicine, marks a historic milestone by opening the network to the german-speaking swiss market.
07.07.2026
From data to insights: learning the art of data storytelling
Data is everywhere in the life sciences. But collecting and analyzing data is only part of the job—the real challenge is communicating results clearly so that they can be understood and used to make informed decisions.
07.07.2026
take the stage at the 2026 foire du valais: applications for the pitch contest are now open!
on friday, october 2, 2026, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., the ark will host a major startup pitch event in the heart of the espace innothèque. this event, open to the public, aims to highlight the dynamism of the regional entrepreneurial scene while providing tangible visibility to the young companies shaping the valais of tomorrow.
22.06.2026
trb chemedica develops injectable pharmaceutical products in vouvry
trb chemedica vouvry sa forms the swiss industrial core of the international trb chemedica group, which specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative pharmaceutical products for the treatment of conditions in rheumatology, ophthalmology, and neurology. the vouvry site stands out for its unique expertise in two highly specialized production areas: ganglioside extraction and the manufacture of hyaluronic acid–based injectable products.
09.06.2026
An NVIDIA Certification to Strengthen AI Skills in Digital Life Sciences
Students in the Digital Life Sciences (DLS) study track of the Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Engineering have recently reached a new milestone in their artificial intelligence journey by earning the “Fundamentals of Deep Learning” certification offered by the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.
