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26 April 2023

Summer School “Measuring Light and Illumination”: proceedings book now available!

In August 2022 the Daylight Academy Interdisciplinary Summer School “Measuring Light and Illumination” brought together a diverse group of students and lecturers to learn about measuring light and its effects on human health. Located in Chexbres, Switzerland, with a stunning view of Lake...

26 April 2023

Follow the panel discussion “Out of sync in indoor lifestyles?” online!

The panel discussion “Out of sync in indoor lifestyles? Do we need to reconnect with natural rhythms?” will be broadcast live and open to everyone via Zoom. It will take place on 1 June 2023, from 10:30 to 11:40 CEST, in the context of the DLA Annual Conference 2023 and the 34th Annual ...

18 April 2023

The 5th edition of the Delighted Talks celebrates the International Day of Light

The 5th edition of the deLIGHTed Talks will be held under the title “Mimicking Daylight Indoors – Why, What, How?”. This webinar series is based on scientific evidence and practical experience. The Daylight Academy organises it in collaboration with the Good Light Group, the Society ...

01 April 2023

The DLA Annual Conference 2023 will explore the rhythms of daylight

This year, the DLA Annual Conference moves from autumn to the long days of spring. Inspired by this change of season, the program will invite you to take a closer look at the rhythms orchestrated by the sun and their impact on all forms of life. By combining a variety of disciplines and perspectives...

30 March 2023

One of the World CleanTech Awards 2022 goes to a DLA member!

We are proud to announce that our member Richard Perez and his son Marc Perez have received the “Visionary CleanTech Scientist Distinction” at the Edition 2022 of the World CleanTech Awards. Congratulations to these two brilliant researchers! Powered by CleanTech Business Club, it ...

01 March 2023

Exhibition: Lighten Up! On Biology and Time

Through the lens of art, Lighten Up! On Biology and Time explores the connection of living organisms with the natural cycle of light and dark. Nineteen installations transform our daily, lunar and seasonal rhythms into light- and soundscapes, immersive spaces or virtual experiences to remind us the...

22 December 2022

Obituary Steven A. Brown

We are deeply saddened to have learned that Steven A. Brown, Professor in Chronobiology and Sleep Research at the University of Zurich, died at the age of 52 from injuries sustained in an accident on December 14, 2022. We have known Steve Brown for many years. He was a founding member of the ...

01 December 2022

Nine new members elected at the General Assembly 2022!

The Daylight Academy (DLA) is extremely pleased to welcome nine daylight experts on board: Dr Priji Balakrishnan, Dr Chantal Basurto Dávila, Dr Luisa Brotas, Dr Aicha Diakite-Kortlever, Christina Hemauer & Roman Keller, PD Dr Kristjan Plaetzer, Ass. Prof. Rana Zadeh and Lisa Heschong. They were...

18 November 2022

Five-Year Report 2017-2021

The Daylight Academy turned five at the end of 2021. To celebrate the first achievements of our young organisation and highlight the commitment of many DLA members and friends, a five-year report has been finalised this year and distributed at the DLA Annual Conference last month in Zurich. The ...

18 November 2022

DLA Annual Conference 2022: photos and videos available

The DLA Annual Conference 2022 took place on 13-14 October at Empa Dübendorf (near Zurich) and was dedicated to transfer and implementation of knowledge. Thanks to brilliant speakers and extremely engaged participants, we learned about concrete examples of research applications and reflected on ...

24 October 2022

New webinar in the DeLIGHTed Talks series

The DeLIGHTed Talks are back on 3 November 2022 (15:00-16:30 CET)! Together with experts of chronobiology and lighting design, you are invited to reflect on how “good light” indoors can help balance health and energy issues. This series of webinars is jointly organised by the Good Light Group, ...