The Courage to Make Ethical Decisions
It’s not always easy to judge what is ethically right. UZH gives students the opportunity to hone their ethical competence.
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Ralph Ossa Nominated as Vice President
On Monday, the Senate nominated Ralph Ossa to succeed the outgoing Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information, Christian Schwarzenegger. -
Sleepless in Dübendorf
Students spent 30 hours working meticulously on business ideas for space. The Starlab Space Mission Hackathon shows the level of networking that goes into UZH’s commitment to supporting cooperation between research and industry in the aerospace sector. -
Onward to Rome
Historian Sebastian Scholz argues that migration has always put society to the test. Here are five insights informed by the Migration Period and the early Middle Ages. -
Hope for Children in War-Torn Ukraine
UZH psychologist Naser Morina is bringing his expertise to the Nadija Foundation, an ambitious project in Ukraine that helps traumatized children rebuild their ability to trust. -
Ten SNSF Starting Grants for UZH Researchers
Ten UZH researchers have received a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) for projects that explore topics ranging from immune cells to visual toxicity. -
Landslides and Heavy Rainfall
Geographers are working to improve predictions of where natural hazards, such as landslides and floodings, could occur and what the impact will be. -
A Healthy Lifestyle, Long May It Last
Taking better care of your health and changing your lifestyle can be challenging. Psychologist Urte Scholz studies how to successfully adopt healthy habits. -
What Do Parents Actually Do at Work?
On National Future Day, UZH shows children where and how their parents work, highlighting the wide range of professions beyond research and teaching. -
Strengthening Global Supply Chain Management with AI and Mathematical Insight
Funded by a BRIDGE Discovery Grant, UZH physicist Nicola Serra and ETH mathematician Alessio Figalli plan to pair optimal transport theory with AI to fortify supply-chain weak spots. -
A Shared Future for Israelis and Palestinians
For peaceful coexistence, dialogue and greater mutual understanding are crucial. This was the conclusion of a lively discussion on the topic at UZH. -
Embedding Ethics in the Medical Mainstream
For the past 20 years, Nikola Biller-Andorno and her team have used innovative methods to get medical students to engage with ethical questions. -
AI Evaluates Texts Without Bias – Until Source Is Revealed
Large Language Models change their judgment depending on who they think wrote a text, even when the content stays identical. -
Architecture of Trust
Former Thai Prime Minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat views Southeast Asia as the world’s up-and-coming region. He expounded on what that means for the world economy and global politics in the annual State of Asia address held at the University of Zurich. -
The Looming Threat of Demolition
For many people, finding an apartment in Zurich has become a living nightmare. Researchers at UZH are investigating the crisis and putting it into conversation with experiences in Geneva. -
AI Widening Digital Divide between Generations
Most people in Switzerland are worried about AI and the next generation of digital technology, but those who regularly use AI are more sanguine about it. While the youngest spend more time online, older people and those with little digital literacy are falling behind. -
Biochemist Ohad Medalia Receives Synergy Grant
What exactly happens during cell division? UZH biochemist Ohad Medalia has secured an ERC Synergy Grant to find out. -
On the Pulse of UZH
UZH’s latest employee survey highlights where the university is doing well as an employer and where there is room for improvement. -
Into the Woods
UZH anthropologist Colin Shaw investigates from an evolutionary perspective which environments are harmful to our health and which are beneficial. -
Semester Awards for 68 Students
The theme of this year’s Tag der Lehre was Celebrating Interdisciplinarity. As well as providing a platform for sharing best practices, the event also recognized students’ outstanding academic achievements.