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Kühne Foundation strengthens Davos as a medical centre with new research building for allergology and cardiology
To promote medical research, the Kühne Foundation is realising a second research building on the Davos medical campus with the support of the Canton of Graubünden and the municipality of Davos.
New study by Cardio-CARE shows how heart attacks can be ruled out more quickly
We are excited to share our latest research from Cardio-CARE, in collaboration with the University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE).
Summer of music on Lake Zurich: Festive concert in the Feusisberg church
Under the motto ‘Highlights from the world of opera’, the audience audience on 4 September 2024 was once again able to enjoy special arias and duets from the from the world of Italian and French opera.
New “Kuehne Climate Center” established and CEO appointed to lead strategic growth
The Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) has officially become an independent entity of the Kühne Foundation as of August 31, 2024. With the appointment of its first CEO, Dr. Jörg Wiese, the KCC is accelerating on its mission to drive forward innovative logistics related climate solutions.
Smart Freight Centre and Kuehne Climate Center Launch the Green Freight Support Program in Eastern Africa at Global Logistics Convention 2024
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, August 15, 2024 - Smart Freight Centre and Kuehne Climate Center officially kicked off the Green Freight Support Program at the Global Logistics Convention 2024, held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, aiming to advance logistics decarbonization efforts across the region.
KLU receives prestigious AACSB accreditation, which is reserved for the world’s best business schools
The international seal of quality for outstanding education: KLU was recently granted accreditation by the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Interview: Dr. Jörg Dräger about the Kühne Foundation
As a Swiss foundation with German roots and an international focus, the Kühne Foundation aims to provide knowledge and education for responsible globalization.
Logistics as the key to development in sub-Saharan Africa: New paths for economic growth and sustainable employment
In an increasingly globalized world, the equal participation of the African continent in the creation of globally networked value creation systems is indispensable.
Global launch of the Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics
The Kühne Foundation’s climate center is pleased to be a co-initiator of the first ever Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics launched on 21.5.2024 at the UN Global Supply Chain Forum hosted by the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley.
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2023 is now available online
HELP Logistics and Save the Children International Launch Supply Chain Masterclass Series with support from Amazon.
Unveiling six new online courses on HELP Logistics online learning platform as part of Supply Chain Master Class series.
Step-changing study funded by the Kühne Foundation in the field of cardiology
A study published in the renowned New England Journal of Medicine shows that that overall mortality and the development of strokes after minimally invasive catheter-assisted treatment of aortic valve stenosis (TAVI) is about half that of surgical aortic valve replacement.
Hochgebirgsklinik Davos (HGK) is once again one of the best Swiss specialist clinics
We were able to successfully confirm our 2nd place in the category Rehabilitation best specialist clinics in Switzerland according to the joint ranking of Handelszeitung, PME and Statista!
Grand opening of the landslide museum
After around two years of construction, the new entrance hall of Goldau Zoo and the Goldau Landslide Museum were officially opened on 11 January 2024.
Green Reefer Alliance launched at UNFCCC COP28
The Kühne Foundation becomes a founding member of the Green Reefer Alliance to reduce emission and make international trade more sustainable.
Exploring Inventory Optimization and Warehouse Efficiency for Swift Humanitarian Responses at UNHRD Malaysia
HELP Logistics conducts workshop for NADMA Malaysia to boost supply chain resilience and efficiency at UNHRD facility.
Music Summer on Lake Zurich: Festive Concert in the Feusisberg Church
"Arias, Duets and Ensembles from the Italian Opera World"
Greener, bigger, more international, more digital - ceremonial inauguration of KLU's new university president
Inauguration of Prof. Kaplan at Kühne Logistics University (KLU)
Special concert by Hamburg's Philharmonic State Orchestra.
With a special concert on September 3, 2023 in the Elbphilharmonie, the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra thanked Klaus-Michael Kühne
Uniting Forces: HELP Logistics and UNHCR Collaborate to Strengthen Humanitarian Aid Delivery
HELP Logistics and UNHCR Forge a Strategic Partnership at the Nexus of Humanitarian Aid and Supply Chain Management
Opening of a new Kühne Foundation Office in Tanzania
In a next step towards broadening its activities in Africa, the Kühne Foundation established a new country office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania as an international NGO.
New management team at Kühne Logistics University
Prof. Kaplan and Dr. Schmidt-Jortzig - the new management team at the KLU
Joining Forces to Elevate Humanitarian Procurement Skills
HELP Logistics Partners with CIPS to Offer Accredited Procurement Training for Humanitarian Organisations Worldwide
Forging Resilient Networks: HELP Logistics Empowers ASEAN Humanitarian Logistics Officers with Training Programme
Delivering a Training of Trainers (TOT) for the ASEAN Humanitarian Logistics Training Curriculum
Implementing Ethical Standards in Humanitarian Logistics
The challenges of creating interdisciplinary linkages in the humanitarian sector in the Middle East.
Simulating critical decision-making at the onset of an emergency response operation
Game-based learning allows participants to experience the tension of planning and executing an effective and efficient humanitarian supply chain.
Rethinking the management of unexpected events for resilient and sustainable supply chains
What can manufacturing SMEs, the military, and humanitarian stakeholders learn from each other to make supply chains more resilient and sustainable?
Supporting CARE International to deliver Supply Chain Management Training in the MENA Region
Bringing the latest research and game-based learning tools to CARE’s Regional Supply Chain Management Training.
Together Towards a More Effective ASEAN Disaster Response
HELP Logistics and the Thammasat Business School visited the AHA Centre’s DELSA Satellite Warehouse in Chai Nat, Thailand.
Joining Hands to Boost Prepardenss and Disaster Response in the Pacific Islands
HELP Logistics collaborates with The World Food Programme, Fiji and the Logistics Cluster Pacific Multi Country Office to boost the preparedness and capacity of national disaster management organisations in the Pacific Islands.
Investing in Humanitarian Supply Chain Preparedness in Indonesia
HELP Logistics and the Indonesia Red Cross initiate discussions to launch a supply chain preparedness investment project.
How can we enhance transparency and accountability in humanitarian supply chains?
HELP Logistics provides supply chain fraud and corruption prevention and detection training to humanitarian practitioners in Jordan
German-Kenyan Intercultural Music Exchange
Three years ago the idea of an intercultural exchange through giving concerts and masterclasses in Nairobi, Kenya was just a dream. Now it’s a reality!
The future of humitarian logistics
Logistics is essential to the delivery of humanitarian aid. How can it help humanitarian operations to become more efficient, effective and environmentally friendly?
Improving food self sufficience in Guinea by applying HELP Logistics designed tools for measuring post-harvest losses in rice production
Using the latest version of the Food Supply Chain Assessment (FSA) tool, HELP Logistics experts calculated post-harvest rice losses and proposed mitigation solutions.
Learning how to prepare, plan, and respond to humanitarian disasters
Delivering an interactive humanitarian supply chain management training to students in Singapore.
The Need for Speed: Wool and Mohair Farmers’ Edition
Through a logistics lens, HELP Logistics assessed the wool and mohair supply chain in Lesotho and identified inefficiencies costing farmers time and money.
Making Humanitarian Logistics Research Open to all!
HELP Logistics and the Kühne Foundation has agreed a four-year sponsorship deal with Emerald Publishing to flip the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management to a fully open access journal from 2023.
Developing Supply Chain Leadership Knowledge in Kenya
HELP Logistics partners with Strathmore Business School and Africa Resource Centre (ARC) to provide a supply chain leadership programme to mid-level managers at the Kenyan Ministry of Health.
Essential pandemic logistics online course now available in Spanish!
HELP Logistics launches its Medical Logistics in Pandemics (MLP) training in Spanish for the first cohort of 350 participants in Latin America.
HELP Logistics Delivers Medical Logistics in Pandemics Training to Supply Chain Faculty and Students in Indonesia
Learning about medical supply chains in the humanitarian sector is not just a hot topic, but one that is here to stay.
Strengthening Last Mile Health Commodity Supply Chains in Malawi
HELP Logistics collaborates with VillageReach to provide public health logisticians in Malawi with essential knowledge and skills for improving the availability of essential health commodities and vaccines.
Designing an Educational Board Game for Humanitarian Logistics Management
HELP Logistics collaborates with Business on the Move to create a logistics board game for the humanitarian sector.
Creating a Brighter Future for Bhutan’s Children, One School Meal at a Time
HELP Logistics collaborates with the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the World Food Programme to enhance the national School Feeding Programme supply chain in Bhutan.
HELP Logistics launches Cold Chain and Vaccination Logistics online training
Cold Chain and Vaccination Logistics training is now available as part of the Medical Logistics in Pandemics (MLP) online training course.
Dr. Jörg Dräger to become Executive Director of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Jörg Dräger, 53, member of the Board of Trustees of the Kühne Foundation since 2008, has been appointed Executive Director of the Board of Trustees with effect from 1 April 2022.
Sustainable localisation to increase the readiness of supply chain operations
Logistics in Emergency Training organised by HELP Logistics and partners were provided to logistics and non-logistics staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to strengthen its response capacity.
New Research Center for Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development Launched in Hamburg
After many years of successful project-based collaborations, Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and HELP Logistics have now established a joint Research Center for Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development (CHORD).
Kuehne+Nagel and HELP Logistics Continuous Collaboration
Knowledge exchange as a vehicle to respond to COVID-19
Strengthening local capacity for the benefit of the broader region
HELP Logistics conducted a Humanitarian Supply Chain Workshop for the Singapore Red Cross as part of a local capacity building roadmap on emergency response preparedness in the region.
Streamlining Emergency Response Operations through the Revision of Logistics Manuals
New Logistics Management System manuals improve supply chain preparedness for the Philippine Red Cross.
Building strength on your doorstep
The logistics webinar training for the Rapid Response Team (RRT) in Asia-Pacific develops local and regional logistics specialists to strengthen the surge capacity for emergencies.
Webinar on Reinforcing Humanitarian Collaboration in Asia Pacific and Beyond
HELP Logistics is pleased to host a webinar on strengthening humanitarian collaboration in the Asia Pacific Region on 8th December 2020
10 Years of Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg
In the year 2020, Kühne Logistics University (KLU) can look back on its first successful decade as an institution of higher education for logistics and management in Hamburg.
Humanitarian Knowledge Transfer from the Field to the Classroom
Global webinar series for young talent in Singapore to raise awareness and insights into humanitarian logistics
Logistics in Pandemics training for the International Humanitarian City members
E-Learning course supports logisticians responding to COVID-19
Medical Logistics in Pandemics Training for UNFPA
HELP partners with UNFPA to strengthen the capacity of logistics and health professionals through its online learning program ‘Medical Logistics in Pandemics’
COVID-19 and the locust plague – How East Africa’s booming economy is impacted
HELP Logistics and Farm to Market Alliance measure the impact of COVID-19 on East Africa’s food supply networks.
Forschungszentrum für nachhaltige Logistik und Lieferketten
Neue Einrichtung der Kühne Logistics University
Improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Emergency Operational Improvement
HELP Logistics supported the Philippine Red Cross to enhance the quality of in-house SOPs to ensure effective and efficient emergency response operation in any disaster.
STRIVE TOGETHER 2020
HELP Logistics and KLU supporting IFRC with their upcoming virtual climate summit on 9 and 10 September 2020.
Country Logistics Resilience Indicators
Web-based tool supports identifying country-specific vulnerabilities and building resilient supply chains
The need for speed: Ad-hoc supply chains in the COVID-19 crisis
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Germany, it became clear that established global supply chains for medical supplies couldn’t keep up with the growing demand. In response, numerous companies decided to locally produce masks or disinfectants, ramping-up production virtually overnight.
Thriving in emergencies and disruptions need the right people in the right place
In cooperation with Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and the Kühne Logistics University (KLU), HELP Logistics has launched a research project on HR planning in the humanitarian sector.
Remote training provides access to medical supply chain learning and collaboration
Responding to the need for pharma supply chain training in a pandemic requires agility, resources and commitment. Online learning is accelerating and providing opportunities for practitioners to connect.
HELP Logistics launches COVID-19 logistics help desk
Remote technical assistance helps UNFPA manage bottlenecks and continue delivery throughout the pandemic.
HELP Logistics collaborate with IFAD in Ethiopia
In early March, HELP Logistics collaborated with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture.
„Stay in touch“ trotz Coronakrise – Online-Lehre an der KLU
Die Kühne Logistics University (KLU) hat ihre Lehre aufgrund der Coronakrise seit letzter Woche komplett auf Online-Angebote umgestellt. Eine große Herausforderung für Lehrende und Studierende, die jetzt ein erstes Fazit ziehen.
HELP Logistics opens new regional office
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Senegal, Mrs. Dr. Marion Weichelt, visited the newly opened office on 14 January 2020.
HELP Logistics develops curriculum for University of Public Health in Myanmar
In a first joint-project both organisations are supporting the Government of Myanmar to develop a post graduate certification programme in Health Supply Chain Management designed to meet the academic needs of the University of Public Health.
Presentation in research seminar with Professor Ralph Ossa
Lund university
Zweites grosses Förderprojekt der Kühne-Stiftung in der Medizin
9.000 Genomsequenzierungen für die Erforschung von Herzerkrankungen
Keynote lecture at "2019 Workshop on Global Challenges" conference
At Bocconi with Professor Ralph Ossa
Schlafmedizin – Einblicke, Diagnose- und Therapieoptionen
Workshops zum Thema – «Schlafmedizin Einblicke, Diagnose- und Therapieoptionen», Kongresszentrum Davos
Presentation in research seminar with Professor Ralph Ossa
At Banco d'Espana
Asthma/COPD Wochen 2019 - buchen Sie jetzt!
Die Asthma und COPD Trainingswochen finden dieses Jahr vom 07.10. - 17.11.2019 statt. Angesprochen sind Patienten mit dem Krankheitsbild Asthma und COPD. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Anmeldung!
Kühne-Stiftung ermöglicht mit 13 Millionen Schweizer Franken das bislang grösste Forschungsprogramm zur Erbgutentschlüsselung im deutschsprachigen Raum
Kooperation zwischen der Kühne-Stiftung, dem Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) und dem Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) zur Erforschung der Ursachen von Herzkrankheiten. Massgebliche Stärkung des Medizincampus Davos durch Etablierung des „Centers for Cardio-Care“ und einer Professur für Bioinformatik.
Verleihung Klaus-Michael Kühne-Preis 2019 im Hotel The Fontenay
In diesem Jahr wurde der Klaus-Michael Kühne-Preis für das beste Debüt des Jahres zum zehnten Mal verliehen. Aus 51 eingereichten Manuskripten hat die Vorjury acht Titel ausgewählt.
Graduation at KLU
On Friday, September 13, 2019 KLU held two festive ceremonies in celebration of the big graduation day. A total of 104 graduates from KLU’s MSc, BSc, EMBA and doctoral programs received their degrees from President Thomas Strothotte.
Harbour Front Festival: 80 Lesungen mit Weltstars
In Hamburg läuft derzeit das Harbour Front Literaturfestival. Noch bis Ende Oktober gibt es mehr als 80 Lesungen mit Weltstars wie Isabel Allende oder Jussi Adler-Olsen.
Harbour Front Literaturfestival Hamburg
Preisverleihung Tüddelband 2019, in der St. Katharinen Kirche Hamburg. Der Kinder- und Jugendliteraturautor und diesjährige Preisträger ist Andreas Steinhöfel
Gefeierte Spitzenforschung
Davos erhält mit einem neuen Medizincampus glänzende Perspektiven und bedankt sich mit einer seltenen Ehre.
Kühne-Stiftung Hauptsponsor Lucerne Festival
Hochkarätiger neuer Partner für das Lucerne Festival: Die Kühne-Stiftung engagiert sich ab 2020 als Hauptsponsor
HGK ausgezeichnet mit dem Schweizer Allergie-Gütesiegel
Die Hochgebirgsklinik bietet bereits seit längerer Zeit Menüs speziell für Personen mit Allergien und Intoleranzen an. Für diese Dienstleistung wurde das Restaurant von Service Allergie Suisse zertifiziert und mit dem Schweizer Allergie-Gütesiegel ausgezeichnet.
Übergabe Campusgebäude Davos
Das neue Gebäude auf dem Areal der Hochgebirgsklinik Davos ist ein wichtiger Baustein für seine Positionierung als ein weltweit führender Medizincampus.
Neues Campusgebäude Davos vereint Spitzenforschung und Edukation
Am 20. Juni wurde in Davos das neue Campusgebäude den künftigen Nutzerinnen und Nutzern termingerecht übergeben.
Jahresbericht 2018 der CK-CARE
Allergien und auch Intoleranzen sind in aller Munde und bewegen die Forschung ebensowie die breite Bevölkerung.
Outstanding KLU: Award for excellent student satisfaction
Kühne Logistics University (KLU) has won this year´s "Global Student Satisfaction Award" in the category “Best Quality of Student Life”. KLU President Prof. Thomas Strothotte accepted the prize awarded by the global study choice platform Studyportals.com yesterday in Washington D.C., USA.
6. Winter School - Pädiatrische Pneumologie
Die sechste kinderpneumologische Winter School in Zusammenarbeit mit der Alpenklinik Santa Maria (Oberjoch, Deutschland) findet vom 11.-13. April 2019 erstmals in Davos statt. Niedergelassene Kinderärztinnen und Kinderärzte sowie pädiatrische Assistenzärztinnen und Assistenzärzte können von und mit ausgewiesenen Expertinnen und Experten aktiv lernen und sich austauschen.
HDS – The Hospital Discharge Study: Verbesserte Medikation und Kommunikation beim Spitalaustritt
Die Hochgebirgsklinik Davos wird ab Anfang April 2019 zusammen mit weiteren Spitälern aus der Deutschschweiz an einem Projekt des Nationalen Forschungsprogramms NFP74 teilnehmen, die ein verbessertes Management der Medikation und der Kommunikation bei Spitalaustritt zum Ziel hat.
Anerkannter Kardiologe zu Gast in der HGK
Aaron Baggish, Sportkardiologe aus den USA, Harvard, war als Referent im Rahmen des Leistungsdiagnostik Seminars der Herz Reha Davos zu Gast in der Hochgebirgsklinik Davos.
Kühne Foundation to initiate “Kuehne Center for Sustainable Globalisation” at the University of Zurich
The non-profit Kühne Foundation extends its existing funding areas – logistics, medicine and culture – with a new funding focus. The establishment of the “Kühne Center for Sustainable Globalisation” at the University of Zurich’s Department of Economics will go alongside with the funding of a “Professorship for International Trade” as of April 1, 2019.
KLU scores excellent results in the Ranking of the Wirtschaftswoche 2019
KLU’s research output in the field of Business Administration is ranked among the top 20 of all universities in German-speaking countries.
Grand Opening at Maritime Research Center
Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening the dialogue between international research and maritime economy. On November 22, 2018, they welcomed around 150 guests at the grand opening of the Hapag-Lloyd Center for Shipping and Global Logistics (CSGL).
Kühne-Stiftung integriert Hochgebirgsklinik Davos AG als gemeinnützige Tochtergesellschaft
Mit dem Erwerb der Betreibergesellschaft Hochgebirgsklinik Davos AG leistet die Kühne-Stiftung einen massgeblichen Beitrag zur Stärkung des Medizinstandorts Davos und weitet ihr Medizinförderprogramm zugleich kräftig aus.
OOS gewinnt mit dem Projekt "Allergiecampus Davos" den Real Estate Award 2018 in der Kategorie Projektentwicklung
Am 22. Oktober fand zum achten Mal die Verleihung des Real Estate Awards in Zürich statt. Der Award zeichnet Schlüsselprojekte und Innovationen in den Kategorien Projektentwicklung, Vermarktung, Bewirtschaftung und PropTech aus.
Kongress Graubünden forscht 2018: Auszeichnungen für hervorragende Forschung
Am diesjährigen Kongress „Graubünden forscht – The Young Researchers Convention“ in Davos hatten sich die jungen Wissensschaffenden zum Ziel gesetzt, ihre Forschung einem fachfremden Publikum anschaulich und verständlich zu präsentieren.
Zukunftsweisendes Engagement der Kühne-Stiftung
Kühne-Stiftung wird Hauptsponsor der Salzburger Festspiele bis 2021
Pollen-Taxi für Bakterien macht Halt vor Davos
Bei Asthmatikern können Bakterien und ihre Bestandteile in der Luft schwerste Entzündungen der Atemwege verursachen.
Neurodermitis: Wie wichtig das Mikrobiom für die Haut ist
«Einstein» eine Sendung des Schweizer Fernsehen zeigt die neusten Erkenntnisse über unser grösstes und zugleich am wenigsten beachtete Organ – die Haut.
Allergiecampus: Grundstein am 4. Mai gelegt
In Anwesenheit des Regierungsrats und Volkswirtschaftsdirektors des Kantons Graubünden, Dr. Jon Domenic Parolini, des Landammanns der Gemeinde Davos, Tarzisius Caviezel, und des Stifterehepaars, Christine und Klaus-Michael Kühne, wurde heute auf dem Areal Davos Wolfgang der Grundstein für ein modernes Forschungs- und Konferenzgebäude gelegt, dem Kern des zukünftigen Allergiecampus Davos.
Auszeichnung für Schweizer Medizinforschung - Dr. Caroline Roduit
Zum 27. Mal verlieh die Stiftung Pfizer Forschungspreis ihre Auszeichnung an junge Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler.
Dr. Christian Berthold wird Geschäftsführer der Kühne-Stiftung
Der Stiftungsrat der Kühne-Stiftung hat Dr. Christian Berthold mit Wirkung zum 1. Mai 2018 zum Geschäftsführer der Kühne-Stiftung bestellt.