http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/topics/community.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/flagship-project.html A federally funded research project aims to improve the implementation of assistive computer technologies, such as audio descriptions of TV programs for visually impaired viewers. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/flagship-project.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-01-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/abuse-of-power.html Last week, Vice President Elisabeth Stark weighed in on a panel discussion about preventing abuses of power at the university. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/abuse-of-power.html David Werner 2025-12-10T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/500-children-at-the-national-future-day.html On National Future Day, UZH shows children where and how their parents work, highlighting the wide range of professions beyond research and teaching. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/500-children-at-the-national-future-day.html Text: Theo von Däniken; Translation: Philip Isler 2025-11-13T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/employee-survey.html UZH’s latest employee survey highlights where the university is doing well as an employer and where there is room for improvement. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/employee-survey.html UZH Communications 2025-11-05T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/inclusive-language.html How can we communicate in a way that truly includes everyone? A new website provides UZH staff and students with recommendations and tools to support inclusive communication. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/inclusive-language.html UZH Communications Office 2025-10-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Leadership-at-UZH.html Good leadership is a crucial ingredient in achieving shared goals. This is why UZH provides its staff with a wide range of opportunities to acquire and develop leadership and management skills. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Leadership-at-UZH.html Ephraim Appius 2025-09-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gender-equality-monitoring.html The share of female professors at UZH climbed to a new high in 2024, surpassing the 30% mark for the first time. Among assistant professors, this figure stood at 50%. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gender-equality-monitoring.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2025-08-20T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/accessible-massnahmen0.html UZH aims to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. An extensive internal consultation process has generated 18 measures to help achieve this goal. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/accessible-massnahmen0.html Melanie Nyfeler 2025-06-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/nachteilsausgleich.html Ulla Blume, the new head of the Disability Office, is moving forward with a project that aims to standardize and streamline the application process for reasonable accommodations. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/nachteilsausgleich.html Melanie Nyfeler 2025-06-10T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/pride-month.html For a little over a year now, LGBTQIA+ staff at UZH have been able to connect and build relationships through an in-house network. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/pride-month.html Melanie Nyfeler 2025-06-03T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/shad.html Sexualized violence is present in all areas of society. The National Day Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, which takes place on April 29, aims to raise awareness. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/shad.html Barbara Simpson 2025-04-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/A-lot-of-work.html What does it take for persons with mobility, visual or hearing disabilities to be able to study at a university? Three people with disabilities reported on their university experiences in the UZH Accessible workshop series. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/A-lot-of-work.html Melanie Nyfeler 2025-04-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/achieving-more-together.html In this series, we shine a light on UZH members dedicated to sharing knowledge, helping others and building a community on UZH’s campuses. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/achieving-more-together.html Theo von Däniken, Carole Scheidegger 2025-04-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Accessible.html A workshop under the UZH Accessible project explored how to better embed accessibility in UZH culture. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Accessible.html Melanie Nyfeler, Communications 2025-01-28T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/senatreform.html The Senate of the University of Zurich wants to play a more active role in matters of university-wide importance. It recently approved measures to achieve this goal.Der Senat der UZH will sich aktiver einbringen in Fragen von gesamtuniversitärer Bedeutung. Eine kürzlich beschlossene Reform kommt diesem Anliegen nach. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/senatreform.html Thomas Gull 2025-01-28T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interview-handler.html Decarb UZH is a strategic project that gives new momentum to achieving climate neutrality at UZH. The university is reviewing its current implementation strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible by 2030. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interview-handler.html Interview: Roger Nickl 2025-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/New-UZH-Magazin-4-24.html At UZH, researchers from a wide range of fields are exploring the development of children and young people as well as the external factors that shape them. The latest UZH Magazin shines a light on what it takes for our kids to grow up happy. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/New-UZH-Magazin-4-24.html UZH Communications 2024-12-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/sustainability-hub.html The sustainability team at UZH has been rebranded as the Sustainability Hub. Over the past decade, it has helped make the university more sustainable. In early September, hydrologist Jan Seibert was appointed as the new delegate for sustainability. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/sustainability-hub.html Roger Nickl; translated by Gena Olson 2024-12-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/uzh-accessible-web-applications.html How do blind users find their way around a website? How can they fill in information without using a mouse? People with disabilities face these and other challenges on a daily basis. The UZH Accessible project is currently assessing the accessibility of UZH’s web applications. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/uzh-accessible-web-applications.html Melanie Nyfeler 2024-12-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Studying-and-Teaching.html Find out how 2024 Teaching Award winner Marc Thommen fosters interaction in his courses and why curiosity and enthusiasm are the best guiding lights to get students through their studies. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Studying-and-Teaching.html Interview: David Werner; English translation by Philip Isler 2024-10-02T22:00:00Z