Mission
HF Partners is a Swiss-based private research institute, consultancy, and service provider that supports organisations and authorities in addressing the challenges associated with security and safety risks. Our goal is to help organisations and individuals better manage complex risks, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively about risk and uncertainty.
The driving forces behind HF Partners are Dr. Franziska Hofer and Dr. Angela Bearth. Together, we bring 35 years of expertise in human-centred security and safety design. We are entrepreneurs at heart, with a distinct passion for applied research.
About Us
Portfolio
Consultancy & Services
We offer human-centred consulting services in the areas of security and safety, public health, risk communication, and conflict management.
Research & Development
We work in close cooperation with universities and initiate research projects that we are passionate about.
Education & Training
We develop customised training courses, delivered either on-site or online. We are also available to serve as guest lecturers in your courses (e.g., BSc, MSc, CAS, MAS).
Rent a Researcher
All employees at HF Partners are experienced and passionate social science researchers who can support your project with methodological and data analysis expertise, as well as scientific writing and editing.
News
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Survey on Risks in Online Shopping
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CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
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PLANTAR Training Series
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New Training Course on Human-Centered Information Security
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Presentation on Risk Perception and Trust in Science
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Presentation at the GBADs & DECIDE H2020 seminar
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New research project: Perceived Risks of Shopping Online
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Science Café organised by the Foundation Science et Cité
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SRA-E DACHL Conference 2025