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When students actively shape real innovation

  • November 11, 2025
  • 4-minute read

What happens when students are given the opportunity to work on real-world problems? In the case of Christoph Hofmann This leads to an outstanding bachelor's thesis, which is a collaboration between GWF and the HSLU – Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has arisen.

Excellent bachelor's thesis with practical relevance

Christoph's bachelor's thesis focused on a topic that directly contributes to the further development of our solutions. He received an award for his outstanding work from Dr. Markus Helfenstein From our R&D team, he received a voucher as a token of appreciation for his commitment and technical expertise.

Such work impressively demonstrates the added value that the close connection between science and practice offers – both for students and for companies like GWF.

Collaboration with students as part of our innovation culture

GWF has maintained an active collaboration with universities for many years and regularly offers exciting topics for Bachelor's and Master's theses Together with students, we develop innovative approaches to protect water as one of our most valuable resources and to use it responsibly.

Interested in writing a thesis with GWF?

Students who are interested in helping shape future topics in the water and energy sectors are welcome to contact us.
Contact persons include, among others.. Dr. Markus Helfenstein from the R&D team as well as our HR team with Pia Requena.

Together we transform today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions.

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