Bianca Baerlocher

Professor Bianca Baerlocher serves as Head of Studies for the MSc Digital Communication and Creative Media Production program at the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden, where she has led the joint Master's program with the University of Fribourg since 2023. Previously, she was Head of Continuing Education at the Institute for Multimedia Production (IMP) from 2018-2023. She is actively engaged in teaching and research at the institution.

Her educational background includes a master's degree (Lizentiat) in Sociology and Media Studies, and a doctorate in Sustainability Research from the University of Basel. She has completed mediator training and participates in various working groups and committees focused on sustainable development.

Professor Baerlocher specializes in the intersection of digital transformation and education, with research interests spanning sustainable development practices in educational contexts, agile methodologies in teaching, and the societal implications of digitalization. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches to educational design and implementation of innovative learning formats that address contemporary societal challenges.

As an expert in agile project management and educational leadership, she has contributed to developing educational frameworks that bridge academic theory with practical application. Her professional focus includes creating learning environments that foster lifelong learning and adapt to evolving technological landscapes while maintaining strong sustainability principles.

Professor Baerlocher serves on multiple working groups and committees dedicated to sustainable development initiatives. She combines her mediation expertise with academic leadership to facilitate collaborative approaches to complex educational and sustainability challenges.

Her work spans across institutional boundaries through the joint program with the University of Fribourg, demonstrating her commitment to cross-institutional collaboration in higher education. She actively participates in developing educational formats that respond to the changing needs of students and society in the digital age.