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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
From Cleanroom to Market
Wyss Zurich supports promising biotech start-ups in making the difficult, expensive transition from university to industry. -
Dirty Water, White Gold
Human rights are often not sufficiently enforced. Legal scholar Christine Kaufmann recommends to name problems specifically. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Between Campus and Society
Exhibitions that inspire and experiments that lead to new solutions: two UZH employees share how they bring knowledge to life. -
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. -
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. -
“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. -
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. -
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. -
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.