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26.10.2026 Yearbook Quality of the Media 2026

Quality Media Bolsters Resilience to Disinformation

The consumption of quality journalism and the ability to spot manipulative patterns of argument strengthen resilience to disinformation. By contrast, people who rarely consume news from journalistic sources and who rely mainly on social media to stay informed are more susceptible to conspiracy theories.

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23.10.2026 UZH Alumni

“I missed China’s speed”

UZH alumnus Thomas Oetterli on cultural differences, his career in business, and what he took away from his time as a student.

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22.10.2026 Cooperation

Kunsthaus and UZH Join Forces to Step Up Provenance Research

The Kunsthaus Zürich and UZH’s Department of Art History have signed a memorandum of understanding and a cooperation agreement to deepen their collaboration.

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21.10.2026 Economy

“Trust is not a moral luxury”

Economist Ernst Fehr explains why many people are fair, cooperative and adverse to inequality, and what this means for businesses and policymakers.

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20.10.2026 Studies and teaching

Learning to Operate in Zurich and Leipzig

The “heart surgery bridge project”, run by UZH and the University of Leipzig, shows how international teaching can succeed: when it is digital, hands-on and unexpectedly personal.

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15.10.2026 Institutional Matters

UZH launches independent and confidential External Reporting Office

Reporting irregularities and misconduct at the University of Zurich should be straightforward. That’s why UZH has now set up an independent External Reporting Office.

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14.10.2026 Basic Research

The Cleanup Crew in Your Bloodstream

Over the past forty years, research has revolutionized our grasp of how the immune system works. Today, it's all about the details.

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13.10.2026 Sociology

Highly Educated Women Continue to Find Partners

In Switzerland, the share of women with a higher education degree has tripled since 1999. A study conducted at the University of Zurich now shows how this trend is changing the marriage market.

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13.10.2026 Computerlinguistik

A Smart Computer

Rico Sennrich, pioneer in AI language processing, received an award for enduring innovation in computational linguistics in recognition of his work.

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12.10.2026 Digital Team Members

More Pay for Male AI Assistants

Does the design of AI assistants impact trust and monetary reward? Professor of Informatics Thomas Fritz discusses blind spots, gender stereotypes and risks.

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09.10.2026 Regenerative Medicine

Alternative Signaling Pathway Improves Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells

Gene therapies are used to treat many different blood disorders. However, blood stem cells often fail to achieve their full potential after transplantation. An alternative signaling pathway could provide a remedy.

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07.10.2026 Limnology

Global Genome Atlas Reveals Hidden Life in Lakes

Tiny single-celled organisms help keep lakes clear, but some can also contaminate the water. An international research team analyzed DNA data from 362 lakes to create the first global genome atlas of these organisms.

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07.10.2026 Basic Research

“Seeing things in a new light”

Basic research is coming under increasing pressure. Yet without it, there can be no academic progress, say UZH Vice President Elisabeth Stark and statistician Servan Grüninger.

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05.10.2026 Teaching Award

“You need to be prepared in order to play”

Benjamin Wilding wants students to think for themselves, try things out and have the freedom to make mistakes. This year’s winner of the UZH Teaching Award discusses the importance of practical relevance, international perspectives and why he’s simply Beni to his students.

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02.10.2026 International studies and teaching

Prague Rediscovered

UZH enjoys long-standing ties with Charles University in Prague. The two universities are now strengthening their collaboration – giving students access to field trips that offer unparalleled insights.

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01.10.2026 Mental Health

How to Switch Off and Recharge

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place at UZH from 5 to 9 October 2026 – a good opportunity to talk to psychologist Valentina Vylobkova about how to unwind.

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30.09.2026 Evolutionary Biology

Bright Birds

Sulfur-crested cockatoos are clever, curious and they constantly learn from one another. Evolutionary biologist Lucy Aplin is studying how they do this.

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29.09.2026 Trialogue Days 2026

One Planet, Interconnected Health

A multilateral workshop format explored how climate change affects human, animal and environmental health – across disciplinary and geographic boundaries.

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28.09.2026 UZH Alumni

In Conversation with the World

For decades, UZH alumnus Werner van Gent shaped Swiss television’s international reporting as a Middle East correspondent, covering wars and crises across the region.

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23.09.2026 New UZH Magazin

Understanding Human Beings

What makes us human? Researchers have been grappling with this question for centuries. In the latest issue of the UZH Magazin, researchers from different fields across the university offer their answers.

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22.09.2026 Awards

Twin Honor for Father of Genetic Scissors

Biochemistry professor Martin Jinek will receive the Max Cloëtta Prize at the end of October, followed a week later by the Swiss Marcel Benoist Science Prize.

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21.09.2026 Sustainability

40,000 Kilometers  by Train

Paleontologist Christian Klug went without air travel for over a year. Read his interactive account to find out how he made it to Morocco.

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17.09.2026 Media Research

The Swiss population wants comprehensive public service broadcasting – including in the digital realm

The public expects the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation to continue providing a diverse range of content in the future, including information, education, sports, culture and entertainment. There are differences when it comes to digital channels.

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17.09.2026 National Science Advice Network

“Crises don’t care about academic boundaries”

The digital world is full of misleading content, which poses a challenge for governments and democracies. A new group of researchers with strong representation from UZH has been tasked with advising policymakers and public authorities on how to handle disinformation.

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16.09.2026 Compulsory AI Module

The ABC of Artificial Intelligence

New students at the Faculty of Science kicked off the semester with a three-day introductory course on AI and critical thinking.

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16.09.2026 Space Economy

From Dübendorf to Outer Space

At Innovation Park Zurich, researchers, companies and investors recently linked up to explore new business opportunities in outer space and what role Zurich could play in this emerging field.

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15.09.2026 Remote Sensing

Measuring Plant Stress – From Space

On 15 September, the European Space Agency launched a satellite mission to measure and map the photosynthetic activity of plants on Earth. The University of Zurich is involved in the project.

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15.09.2026 Scientific Publishing

5 Tips from Nature’s Editor-in-Chief

Magdalena Skipper used her visit to the University of Zurich to meet with early-career researchers and answer their questions about publishing.

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14.09.2026 Digital Society Initiative

“A key player in matters of digital transformation”

With the Digital Society Initiative (DSI), the University of Zurich has established one of the largest interdisciplinary networks for topics surrounding digital transformation.

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10.09.2026 RiskON Hackathon

Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

At the fourth RiskON Student Hackathon, students worked in teams to tackle complex problems at the intersection of finance, technology and risk.

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10.09.2026 Digital Democracy

Strengthening Conflict Research with Satellite Data

Satellite data can fill gaps in conflict research and provide a more comprehensive picture of war.

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10.09.2026 Innovation

How Students Learn to Think Like Entrepreneurs

This fall semester, UZH is launching the new Innovation & Entrepreneurship minor. The cross-faculty Master’s program is designed for students who want to turn their ideas into reality.

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09.09.2026 Economic Inequality

Luck or merit? Not all inequality is equally acceptable

Inequality in earnings attracts attention across the globe. A UZH-study has now examined when people consider this fair (and when not). It revealed striking differences between Western and non-Western societies. In Switzerland, achievement through personal effort is particularly valued.

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07.09.2026 Portrait

Kyiv, Uppsala, Zurich

Roman Horbyk researches the impact of mobile phones and digital propaganda on modern warfare – a topic that blends the media specialist’s academic work with personal experience.

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04.09.2026 Ig Nobel Prize

Award-Winning Underpants

Ig Nobel Prizes honor research that first makes you laugh and then makes you think. Yesterday, the UZH study Proof by Underpants was among the lucky winners.

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03.09.2026 Research Funding

UZH Secures Ten ERC Starting Grants

UZH researchers have been awarded European Research Council funding for projects ranging from climate change and black holes to bullying prevention.

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03.09.2026 Internationality in Teaching and Study

Negotiating When the Stakes Feel Real

At UZH’s Global Negotiation Academy, students from more than a dozen countries learn how to conduct successful intercultural negotiations.

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02.09.2026 Astrophysics

First Hint of Dark Matter

The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has delivered a small but compelling hint of dark matter. UZH researchers are playing a key role in capturing and analyzing these data.

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01.09.2026 Education Research

“Confusion can promote learning”

Education researchers Sascha Schneider and Joshua Weidlich share their thoughts on chatbots, outsourced thinking and desirable difficulties.

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01.09.2026 Experimental Immunology

Targeted Suppression of Autoimmune Response in MS

A novel therapy aims to halt misdirected immune responses in multiple sclerosis without suppressing the entire immune system.

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01.09.2026 Astrophysics

First Measurement of Low-Energy Solar Neutrinos Scattering Off Electrons

Researchers have observed low-energy solar neutrinos scattering off electrons in the XENONnT detector. The University of Zurich is involved in the experiment.

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31.08.2026 Science Festival

A Look Back at Scientifica 2026

With approximately 40,000 visitors over nine days at five locations, the Scientifica science festival organized by UZH and ETH was a huge success.

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27.08.2026 Gretener-Thürlemann Prize

Revolutionary DNA Sequencing

Shankar Balasubramanian, David Klenerman, and Pascal Mayer are receiving the Gretener-Thürlemann Prize for their development of next-generation sequencing.

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26.08.2026 Soil ecology

Buried Underwear Shows Land Use Is Key to Soil Health

A citizen science project involving 1,000 volunteers and more than 2,000 pairs of buried cotton underwear shows that land use is the most important factor in determining decomposition rates and soil life.

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26.08.2026 Pediatric Oncology

Cancer Cells Without Fuel

Physician and molecular biologist Raphael Morscher is trying to understand and selectively block the processes involved in the growth of cancer cells.

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25.08.2026 UZH Alumna Monika Rühl

“I followed my interests, not a career plan”

When choosing her degree program, UZH alumna Monika Rühl followed her passion for language and literature. Today, she heads economiesuisse.

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21.08.2026 Grants

SNSF Ambizione: 22 projects at UZH

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is funding 22 projects by early career researchers at the University of Zurich with an Ambizione grant.

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20.08.2026 Theology

Can Love Be Commanded?

What does Christian love mean? And can it still serve as a moral compass today? These are the questions an international research project led by ethicist Michael Coors set out to answer.

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19.08.2026 Cancer in Children

Cancer-Causing Supergenes

Brain tumors are the most fatal form of cancer in children and adolescents. Ana Guerreiro Stücklin is investigating new therapies against gene fusions that cause cancer.

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18.08.2026 Mobility and Transport

“The obvious first response would be to expand public transport”

Thousands of students and staff travel to UZH and between its campuses every day. A new strategy aims to shape this mobility across all UZH campuses.

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17.08.2026 Health Data

The Value of Consent

Health data is the raw material of precision medicine. Crucially, researchers are only allowed to use it with the patients’ consent.

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13.08.2026 Summer Quiz Solutions

You’ve Guessed It!

We hope you kept your cool during this LONG HOT SUMMER. After 13 questions, this was the solution to the UZH News summer quiz. Congratulations to the winners!

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13.08.2026 Zürcher Theater Spektakel

“Democracy Relies on People Speaking Out”

Law professor Helen Keller specializes in human rights and the separation of powers. She’s also taking part in Allianz der letzten Demokratien at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel.

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13.08.2026 Scientifica

The Biggest Ever Scientifica

Over the course of a week, the collaborative UZH and ETH science festival offers an ideal platform for introducing the wider public to the latest research projects.

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13.08.2026 Curing Children

Cancer in the Bones

Sarcomas are a rare form of cancer. Didier Surdez is working on models that capture and map the tumors as granularly as possible.

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12.08.2026 Behavioral Economics

Oxytocin Selectively Boosts Trust

A new study provides compelling evidence that this hormone tends to boost trusting behavior in men who tend to distrust others.

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11.08.2026 Communication and media research

Social Media Have Only Partially Democratized Climate Communication

Despite a wider range of actors being involved, established voices continue to dominate climate the discourse. Climate change skeptics are disproportionately visible.

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10.08.2026 Chinese Studies

Xi Jinping’s Big Bet

Xi Jinping is steering China toward global technological leadership in AI and clean energy, says sinologist Christopher Mittelstaedt.

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10.08.2026 Neuroscience

Brain Possesses Greater Self-Repair Capacity than Previously Assumed

A new study using a mouse model shows that special supporting and nourishing cells repopulate damaged areas of the brain by sending newly formed cell nuclei ahead.

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05.08.2026 Nature Conservation

Human Activity More than Doubles Fire Occurrence in the Arctic

Effective fire prevention and response can help reduce risks whose impacts extend far beyond the Arctic.

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17.07.2026 Summer Quiz

Keeping Your Cool

Take a break from the heat with this quiz and see how well you know the news from the past few months. Have a relaxing summer!

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16.07.2026 Brain Research

CHF 4 Million for Brain Health Research

Can the brain’s aging process be slowed? An interdisciplinary team led by UZH psychiatry professor Philipp Homan is investigating this question.

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14.07.2026 Interdisciplinary Research

Spirituality and Pain

A new coordination office at UZH aims to help step up research in this area and apply it in clinical practice.

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14.07.2026 Benin Bronzes

Back in Nigerian Hands

Objects long kept in European museums have become accessible again to the communities to which they are connected. Alice Hertzog discusses the return of UZH's Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.

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13.07.2026 Children with Cancer

A Bravery Bead for Each Treatment

Psychologist Anna Graf support children and adolescents who are undergoing cancer treatment at the University Children’s Hospital. Her tools include toys, books and colorful glass beads.

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10.07.2026 Miniature Intraoral Robot (MIR)

Innovative Mini Robot for Dentistry

Clinicians and researchers at the Universities of Zurich, Basel and Bern are joining forces to develop a miniature intraoral robot.

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09.07.2026 Video series

Young Scientists Answer Key Questions about Animal Research

In the video series “Animal Research in Switzerland” 14 researchers—most of them young—answer the public’s most pressing questions.

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09.07.2026 Economy and Education

Educational Mobility Fuels Innovation

European regions where educational success is less tied to family background show a significant rise in patent applications.

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08.07.2026 Leading House Asia Pacific

Multilateral Research Takes Shape Across the Asia-Pacific

More than 200 proposals were submitted from across the Swiss higher education sector to the first funding call of the Leading House Asia Pacific.

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08.07.2026 Biocultural Heritage

Amazon’s Biocultural Heritage Under Greater Threat Than Expected

Indigenous cultures in the Amazon region will lose up to one-third of the native plant species due to climate change while biocultural knowledge is set to decline sharply by 2080.

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08.07.2026 Vice President Christian Schwarzenegger

A Clear-Thinking Team Player Steps Down

Christian Schwarzenegger will step down as vice president of UZH on 31 July 2026: A homage to a career encompassing legal precision and university reform projects.

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07.07.2026 Children with Cancer

The Optimum Combination of Drugs

Researchers are using sophisticated drug response profiling and AI to optimize the treatment of Leukemia.

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06.07.2026 Children with Cancer

Gentle Treatment for Leukemia

Pediatric oncologist Jean-Pierre Bourquin is working to develop gentler therapies and seeking ways of tackling aggressive forms of blood cancer more effectively.

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02.07.2026 Research Integrity

Integrity Proceedings Clear Adriano Aguzzi

Integrity proceedings conducted by the University of Zurich have found that Professor Adriano Aguzzi bears scientific responsibility for several publications affected by errors. However, no evidence of intentional misconduct or negligence was found. The case therefore does not amount to academic misconduct under the university’s Integrity Ordinance.

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02.07.2026 Children with Cancer

Kilian’s Battle

Kilian Käslin developed leukemia as a baby. The diagnosis marked the start of a months-long battle for his life that required his family and doctors to give their all.

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30.06.2026 Spectroscopy

Record-Breaking Magnet Decodes Complex Molecules

UZH operates one of the world's most powerful nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers for research on complex biological molecules.

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29.06.2026 Inclusion

Sunflowers Make Invisible Disabilities Visible

Lanyards or wristbands decorated with sunflowers help people with invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses to signal that they may need support.

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25.06.2026 In Memory of Katja Rost

Inspiring and Engaged

Sociologist Katja Rost championed open-ended research and was an outspoken voice in public debates. She died on 20 June at the age of 50.

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24.06.2026 Biodiversity

Environmental DNA Reveals Impact of Climate and Humans on Global River Fish Biodiversity

Human activity and climate influence biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems, as a global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) reveals.

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24.06.2026 Nadija Research Foundation

New Research Center to Improve Support for War-Affected Children in Ukraine

The center, operated by the Nadija Research Foundation, will investigate the long-term effects of war on children’s mental health. UZH’s Michael Schaepman will serve as the foundation's chair.

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23.06.2026 Pride Month

A Global Spotlight on LGBTIQ+ Health

This week, experts from academia, LGBTIQ+ organizations and healthcare are coming together at the University of Zurich for a global research project.

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23.06.2026 ERC Advanced Grant

The Puzzle of Fitness Landscapes

Evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant. Over the next five years, he and his team will investigate a longstanding puzzle in Darwinian theory.

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22.06.2026 Developmental Psychology

Positive Everyday Experiences Have Greater Impact on Young People than Crises

A new study from the University of Zurich shows that adolescents and young adults describe positive, everyday experiences as shaping their lives most significantly, while psychological stress can change how they view major life events.

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22.06.2026 UZH Magazin

Curing Children

Today, many children with cancer can be treated successfully. A new Center of Competence in Research aims to make treatments even more targeted and effective. Read more in the UZH Magazin.

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18.06.2026 Economics

A Level Playing Field for All

A meritocratic system only works if everyone gets a fair start. Economists Ernst Fehr and Steven Ongena explain how education, a health and social security system and taxation help.

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18.06.2026 Biomedical research

Epigenetic Drugs Could Protect Blood Vessels in Obesity and Diabetes

Researchers were able to use medication to alter the epigenetic “reading signals” in the thin layer of fat surrounding blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and improving vascular health.

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16.06.2026 Sociology

Dominance-Oriented Views of Masculinity Widespread Among Young Men

Half of young men in Switzerland are concerned that “real men” are increasingly being marginalized in society. A lnew study shows how prevalent restrictive and dominance-based concepts of masculinity are.

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15.06.2026 UZH Alumna Nicola Spirig

Between the Olympics and the Lecture Hall

Triathlete and UZH alumna Nicola Spirig discusses pressure, the value of setbacks and how law school provided a crucial counterbalance.

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12.06.2026 Forensic Medicine

Sleep Deprivation Leaves Detectable Traces in Saliva

A research team at the University of Zurich (UZH) has discovered biomarkers of sleep loss in saliva. Acute sleep deprivation can be detected using just a single saliva sample.

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11.06.2026 East Asian Art History

Ready for the Museums of the Future

Art history students created a virtual exhibition featuring works from the Sigg Collection of Chinese art, gaining hands-on experience in curating.

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10.06.2026 Internationality in Teaching and Study

“Seeing the world through different eyes”

International experiences have a significant impact on students’ personal development and employability. Find out how UZH supports international teaching in this interview.

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10.06.2026 Leading House Asia Pacific

Working With Asia-Pacific, Not Just Studying It

Sau Kim Lum, Associate VP for Global Relations at NUS, and UZH historian Martin Dusinberre explain why meaningful cooperation requires more than observing the region from afar.

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10.06.2026 Inequality in Football

Study Shows How Colonial Ties Shape Football Success

Simulations of the upcoming World Cup show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colonized nations face lower chances of success.

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09.06.2026 World Biodiversity Forum 2026

«Biodiversity loss»

At the 4th World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, biodiversity researchers are joining participants from politics, business, society, and culture to discuss ways to protect biodiversity.

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28.05.2026 FAN Fellowships 2026

Twelve Early-Career Researchers at UZH Receive Academic Excellence Fellowships

In 2026, the Academic Talent Development Fund (FAN) of UZH Alumni is awarding “Academic Excellence Fellowships” to twelve young researchers at the University of Zurich.

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28.05.2026 Digital transformation

How do young adults stay informed nowadays?

An NRP 77 study by the University of Zurich was the first to systematically investigate which news 18- to 25-year-olds consume online.

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28.05.2026 Digital Transformation 

“We need a culture for addressing AI errors” 

As the National Research Program Digital Transformation comes to a close, a new wave of digital change, driven by artificial intelligence, is already underway and needs to be addressed, says Abraham Bernstein.

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27.05.2026 Remote Sensing

ESA Mission to Explore Understory Biodiversity

The HiBiDiS mission aims to provide new insights into forest biodiversity, answering key questions about climate change. UZH is participating as a scientific partner.

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26.05.2026 Götz Award 2026

Targeting Cancer Cells’ Metabolism

Raphael Morscher, of the University Children’s Hospital Zurich, received the award for his research examining the metabolism of cancer cells as a potential therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma.

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25.05.2026 Applied Team Research

Too Much Proximity May Affect Team Well-Being

A new UZH study shows that months of isolation and constant physical proximity can increase conflict, mistrust and social withdrawal within teams.

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20.05.2026 Financial Integrity

“Trust comes first”

UZH is tightening up its rules and guidelines around expense reporting, gifts and conflicts of interest. Interview with Daniel Hug, UZH’s Vice President Finances.

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20.05.2026 Central IT

Ronny Peterhans to Become New CIO of UZH

Ronny Peterhans will take charge of the University of Zurich’s Central IT office as UZH’s chief information officer (CIO) on 1 September 2026.

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19.05.2026 Organisational sociology

Unexpected Digital Flexibility in Monasteries

A new study by the University of Zurich shows that historically developed monastic forms of co-determination can be a significant advantage for dealing with digitalization.

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19.05.2026 Language Center

“Raising awareness of the power of language”

Even in the age of AI, it’s worth honing your language skills. The newly established Academic Communication Center offers just that, says Giorgio Iemmolo, head of the Language Center.

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18.05.2026 Campus Life

Deeply Involved in Student Life

As co-heads of the VSUZH Impulsfabrik, Aneschka Berchtold and Chiara Wooldridge help students get their own projects and organizations off the ground.

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13.05.2026 Portrait

Automobiles and Old Irish

As a linguist and chairwoman of the board of directors of a car wholesaler, Karin Stüber manages to juggle a wide variety of roles.

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13.05.2026 Animal Research

Hereditary Epilepsy Successfully Treated in Mouse Model

Scientists used gene editing to fix faulty DNA directly in the brain cells of mice, which reduced fever-induced seizures and markedly improved survival rates in an animal model.

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12.05.2026 Biomedicine

Antibody Spurs Nerve Fiber Regrowth Following Spinal Cord Injury

Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the antibody therapy works: new nerve fibers were found to form functional connections once again.

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12.05.2026 Dies academicus 2026

Universities as Democratic Anchors

At this year’s Dies academicus, UZH celebrated its 193rd birthday. In her keynote address, Zurich Government Councilor Silvia Steiner emphasized the vital role UZH plays in society.

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08.05.2026 Dies academicus 2026

UZH Awards Honorary Doctorates to Belarusian Nobel Laureate and Swiss Author

UZH has awarded honorary doctorates to Svetlana Alexievich, Catherine Housecroft, Ingeborg Schwenzer, Klaus Merz, Phanish Puranam, Chong Yap Seng and John Bonagura.

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07.05.2026 Educational Science

“I just want a little bit of peace”

What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland?

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06.05.2026 Evolutionary Medicine

Oxytocin Linked to Group Competition

A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men.

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05.05.2026 Botany

Botanical Rarity in Full Bloom

Visitors to the Botanical Garden are currently being treated to a rare natural spectacle: the giant bromeliad is in bloom.

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05.05.2026 Political Science

Helping Those Left Behind

Social decline – or the fear of it – is pushing people to vote for far-right parties. But trust in government rises when those struggling feel valued and receive support.

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04.05.2026 Mathematics

Playing with Numbers

Number theory is the branch of mathematics dedicated to the magic of natural numbers. Claire Burrin, assistant professor of mathematics, specializes in this field.

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30.04.2026 Developmental Psychology

Early Institutional Care Lowers Life Expectancy

A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life.

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29.04.2026 Medicine

Manipulating Protein Factories

Ataman Sendoel is researching how tumors are able to misuse protein production for their purposes. And he is looking for substances to prevent this.

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28.04.2026 Evolutionary Biology

Cozzarelli Prize Awarded to Jordi Bascompte

UZH evolutionary biologist Jordi Bascompte has received the Cozzarelli Prize for his research on the emergence of eukaryotic cells.

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28.04.2026 Good Teaching

Who Will Win the 2026 Teaching Award?

Three instructors are competing for this year’s UZH Teaching Award, which will be presented at the Dies academicus. We introduce the nominees.

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27.04.2026 10 Years of Wyss Zurich

From Cleanroom to Market

Wyss Zurich supports promising biotech start-ups in making the difficult, expensive transition from university to industry.

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21.04.2026 Law

Dirty Water, White Gold

Human rights are often not sufficiently enforced. Legal scholar Christine Kaufmann recommends to name problems specifically.

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20.04.2026 International Relations

Christian Schwarzenegger Appointed New Provost of Universitas 21

In this role, the UZH Vice President will be in charge of the operational management and strategic development of the global university network U21.

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17.04.2026 Athena Swan

Equality by Design

The Faculty of Science is applying for an international label for equality, diversity, and inclusion – the first faculty in Switzerland to do so.

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16.04.2026 UZH Staff

Between Campus and Society

Exhibitions that inspire and experiments that lead to new solutions: two UZH employees share how they bring knowledge to life.

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16.04.2026 Sexual Harassment Awareness Day

Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual Harassment

UZH is holding a range of events on 21 April to draw attention to the national Sexual Harassment Awareness Day. UZH Deputy President Gabriele Siegert comments on measures to combat sexual harassment.

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15.04.2026 Research Funding

UZH Creates New Fellowship Program for Postdocs

Meet the first three recipients of the Sylvia Isobel Willener Fellowship, a new funding instrument for postdoctoral researchers.

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14.04.2026 Evolutionary Biology

How Soil Microbes Adapt to Life in Lakes

An analysis of bacteria in Lake Zurich reveals that some soil microbes acquire new traits in order to colonize new aquatic habitats, while others reduce their genome size.

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13.04.2026 Animal Welfare

“Before we can refine, we need to define”

As part of the NFP 79 “Advancing 3R”, UZH veterinary physiologist Christina Boyle explores what life is like for breeding female mice.

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10.04.2026 Oncology

The Role of Gut Bacteria in Boosting Cancer Treatment

New research from Zurich shows that the gut microbiome may have an impact on cancer immunotherapy, giving patients who did not initially respond to treatment a second chance.

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09.04.2026 Digital Antiquity

History Set in Stone

Inscriptions from the Hellenistic and Roman periods are rich sources of information about life in ancient times. Databases make them available for research.

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07.04.2026 Economics

Can Fair Decisions Be Calculated?

Political decisions often create winners and losers. As research by economist Maya Eden shows, predictable and transparent criteria can help minimize unfairness.

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02.04.2026 Space Mission

Collecting Data for NASA

UZH provides NASA with flight data from the Orion space capsule to test the possibility of involving external parties in monitoring flight paths.

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30.03.2026 Classical Archaeology

The Aromas of Pompeii’s Household Altars

An international research team investigated ash residues from incense burners. The substances they discovered show that Pompeii was part of a global trade network.

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30.03.2026 Nobel Prize in Economics 2019

Tailored Development Aid

Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee are fighting poverty with rigorous experiments and concrete policies. An interview with the Nobel-winning economists.

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26.03.2026 Political Science

Victims’ Background Shapes Perceptions of Police Violence

Police violence is judged differently depending on who is affected. When people with an immigrant background are targeted, abusive police actions are perceived as less serious.

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26.03.2026 Economics/History

Rebalancing the Tax Burden

There’s no easy way to achieve fair taxation. It takes a bundle of pragmatic measures to close loopholes, minimize false incentives, and tax work and capital evenly.

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25.03.2026 Immunity

HPV Vaccination Uptake in Adults Shaped by Knowledge and Medical Advice

Approximately one in four adults in Switzerland has been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. A study explores the key factors influencing vaccination uptake.

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25.03.2026 Ethnographic Museum

Relationships Rather Than Ownership

The new director of the Ethnographic Museum has big plans. The first milestone has already been reached with the return of 14 Benin artifacts to Nigeria.

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23.03.2026 Spin-offs and Patents

Innovative Strength Driven by Basic Research

At UZH, basic research brings about innovative products and applications. Researchers at UZH filed several patents in 2025, and four new spin-offs were created.

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20.03.2026 Restitution

UZH Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The objects originate from the Kingdom of Benin in what is now Nigeria and hold immense value for the people who live there.

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20.03.2026 Global Conflicts

Unscrupulous Power Politics

Russia, China and the U.S. are flouting the principles of the rules-based international order. Historian Jeronim Perović and international law expert Oliver Diggelmann weigh in.

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19.03.2026 Occupational Health

AI as a Resource and Challenge

How can we maintain mental health in our AI-driven world of work? Interview with UZH professor of psychology Laurenz L. Meier.

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18.03.2026 Citizen Science

Researching on Equal Terms in the Amazon

Two researchers have discovered a new palm species in the virgin forests of Colombia. Together with an indigenous community, they mapped its geographical distribution.

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18.03.2026 UZH Magazin

Ideas for a Fairer World

How can poverty be tackled more effectively? How can companies be held accountable? The new issue of the UZH Magazin explores how researchers at UZH are addressing these questions.

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17.03.2026 Clinical Psychology

Brief Interventions Reduce Risk of Renewed Suicide Attempt

A single conversation can make the difference: Brief, structured interventions significantly reduce the risk of a renewed suicide attempt.

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12.03.2026 BrainFair 2026

How AI Can Learn Better

Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems have difficulty understanding complex relationships. Benjamin Grewe wants to change this and draws his inspiration from biology.

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12.03.2026 UZH Employees

Paving the Way for Dialogue

Meet Elyas and Morana, who help ensure campus life continues to thrive and who encourage dialogue between the university and society.

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11.03.2026 UZH Alumnus Jürg Lauber

“Diplomacy is also a craft”

Ambassador Jürg Lauber is one of Switzerland’s most experienced diplomats. He has represented his country on the international stage for decades.

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09.03.2026 Neuroeconomics

Brain Activity Reveals How Well We Mentally Size Up Others

Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation.

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03.03.2026 UZH Sustainable

Imagine Lake Zurich Filled With Diamonds

Sustainability is no longer just nice-to-have, it’s a concrete call to action. The UZH Sustainable event showcased how the University of Zurich is answering this call.

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26.02.2026 Climate change

Global Warming Causes Cropland Areas to Shrink

The subtropics are particularly affected. Explore animated diagrams and interactive maps that show the extent of the decline in various climate scenarios.

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26.02.2026 Developmental Pediatrics

Start School Later, Sleep Longer, Learn Better

On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance.

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17.02.2026 Chemistry

Bug-Born Breakthrough

Oliver Zerbe is working on an active substance that attacks pathogenic bacteria in a novel way and eliminates them.

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12.02.2026 Interdisciplinary studies

Diving into the World of Languages

A new master's program at UZH explores exciting questions about the origins of language — from a uniquely broad perspective.

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11.02.2026 Philosophy

Acknowledge the Good

When we talk about morality, we tend to think about guilt, blame and punishment rather than praise, says philosopher Pascale Willemsen.

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10.02.2026 UZH–Kyoto University Symposium

Tackling Global Challenges Together

A symposium held last week showcased the wide-ranging benefits of the strategic partnership between the University of Zurich (UZH) and Kyoto University.

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09.02.2026 Eating Disorders

Starving Emotions into Submission

Nutrition psychiatrist Patrick Pasi treats patients with eating disorders and explores new therapeutic methods at the USZ Eating Disorders Center.

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05.02.2026 Sparkling Research

Innovative Researchers in the Spotlight

At the research gala Sparkling Research, Vice President Research Elisabeth Stark presented seven awards for outstanding achievements in the fields of research and innovation.

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05.02.2026 Interdisciplinary studies

Life’s Big Questions

A new module resumes the ancient tradition of philosophizing on the big existential questions at university.

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03.02.2026 Food in Film

A Feast for the Eyes

Since the advent of cinema, characters have been shown eating on screen. A culinary journey through the history of film.

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02.02.2026 Psychology

The Mind Doctor

Rwandan psychologist Celestin Mutuyimana studies how societies can overcome historical trauma – and hopes to help his compatriots heal.

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02.02.2026 Developmental Psychology

One-Third of Young People Are Violent Toward Their Parents

Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than people realize. According to a long-term study, violent behavior peaks at age 13.

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30.01.2026 New National Centers of Competence in Research

Muons and Childhood Cancer

The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in Research, for childhood cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as muon research.

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30.01.2026 Cardiology

New AI Tool Improves Treatment of Cancer Patients after Heart Attack

Researchers have developed an AI-based risk prediction model that combines cancer-related and traditional cardiovascular factors.

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29.01.2026 Explore Program

A Window to the Future

With German language courses and selected lectures in many subject areas, the UZH’s Explore program helps refugees build a foundation for their future.

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28.01.2026 Nutrition

The World Is Getting Fatter

We eat too much and move too little. Physiologist Thomas Lutz and obesity specialist Philipp Gerber know how overweight people can get back on track.

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28.01.2026 UZH Foundation

CHF 75 Million for Science

The UZH Foundation raised a record CHF 75 million in third-party funding for the University of Zurich in 2025.

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28.01.2026 Soil Ecology

Pesticides Significantly Affect Soil Life and Biodiversity

Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms.

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27.01.2026 Postdoc Team Award

When Spirituality Meets AI

A team of four researchers has won the UZH Postdoc Team Award for creating an AI tool that can search through thousands of UN documents for information on religion and spirituality.

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22.01.2026 Healthy Aging

Through Zurich Without Barriers

At the UZH Healthy Longevity Center, researchers working across disciplines are developing solutions that help older people live healthier, happier lives.

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20.01.2026 TRANSFORM funding line

Crime Research and Responsible AI

Two interdisciplinary projects have been awarded seed funding. One researches topics such as new forms of crime, while the other promotes the accountable use of AI.

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19.01.2026 How to Eat Well

The Habits of Healthy Eating

Our eating habits are often unhealthy and take a long time to change. Psychologist Sebastian Bürgler and nutrition scientist Sabine Rohrmann explore why that is and what we can do about it.

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15.01.2026 Physics

Einstein’s Dissertation: Groundbreaking Work in Physics

Exactly 120 years ago today, Albert Einstein was awarded his doctoral certificate at the University of Zurich (UZH). Test your knowledge of Einstein’s dissertation in our quiz.

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15.01.2026 Veterinary Physiology

Alzheimer’s Drug Demonstrates Efficacy Against Sickle Cell Anemia

Memantine, a cost-effective drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, could also benefit patients with sickle cell anemia in the future. Initial clinical data indicate that the active ingredient is well tolerated.

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15.01.2026 UZH Spin-Off

New Skin for Burn Victims

Researchers at UZH have been working on bio-engineered skin grafts for over 15 years, leading to the founding of spin-off Cutiss that produces living skin tissue from the patients’ own cells.

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14.01.2026 Psychology

Staying Single for Longer Affects Young People’s Well-Being

Long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed – especially in their late twenties.

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13.01.2026 Immunology

Genetic Risk Factor and Viral Infection Jointly Contribute to MS

In addition to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, certain gene variants are also partly responsible for triggering MS. Together, these two risk factors lead to the autoimmune disease.

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13.01.2026 Regenerative Medicine

Solving the Alzheimer’s Puzzle

How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it.

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12.01.2026 Flagship Project

UZH Research Co-Stars in TV Crime Drama

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.

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12.01.2026 Plant and Microbial Biology

How Wheat Fends Off Fungi

Although cereals naturally resist pathogenic fungi, powdery mildew can overcome this resistance. Researchers have now discovered one of the mechanisms behind this process.

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08.01.2026 Evolutionary Medicine

Built for Fish, Not Fast Food

The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies.

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07.01.2026 Best-Of Media Releases 2025

Melting Glaciers Top the List

Climate change, trust in science and health were among the most popular topics covered by UZH media releases and articles in 2025.

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