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Joseph Stiglitz at UZH
Doing Nothing Is Not an Option
The new Center of Competence for Sustainable Finance (CCSF) was inaugurated at UZH last week. At the opening, Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the Nobel prize for economics and chair of the center’s academic advisory board, spoke about the risks and opportunities of climate change. His message was clear: Decisive action must be taken – now. More …
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Study of Religions
The Fate of the Nameless Dead
What happens to boat refugees who never reach the other shore? This question preoccupies religious studies scholar Daniela Stauffacher. She researches the official treatment of and rituals performed for migration victims in southern Italy. More …
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Digitalization Initiative
“Vote of confidence in Zurich as a research hub”
The Parliament of the Canton of Zurich yesterday unanimously resolved to provide 108 million francs of funding for the DIZH, the ground-breaking joint initiative by Zurich’s higher education institutions. More …
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Biology
Cellular Traitors
When it comes to disease-causing viruses, medicine is still waiting for a breakthrough. The reason lies in the special way these quasi-living organisms function. Viruses don’t simply attack us; they live in constant symbiosis with us. More …
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20 years of Unitectra
“We can’t be everybody’s darling”
Technology transfer office Unitectra recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. In the interview below, Managing Director Adrian Sigrist explains what has changed and why the organization has thrived. More …
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Alumni
Two Souls Dwelling in My Breast
Accomplished alumni look back on their studies at UZH. This article features professional flautist and music educator Renate Lemmer. More …
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Medicine
Fixing Hearts, Saving Lives
Artificial heart valves save many lives. But the problem is that a prosthesis is never as robust as the real thing. This is why UZH Professor Maximilian Emmert wants to get the human body to rebuild the damaged valves itself. More …
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In the Spotlight
Political Whiz Kid
Political scientist Fabrizio Gilardi and his colleagues established the Digital Democracy Lab. More …