“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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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. -
Life’s Big Questions
A new module resumes the ancient tradition of philosophizing on the big existential questions at university. -
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. -
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. -
Building Bridges, Expanding Horizons
The School for Transdisciplinary Studies has been broadening UZH’s interdisciplinary curriculum for half a decade – time to celebrate! -
A More Joined-Up Approach
In a seminar at the UZH Center for Crisis Competence, students work across disciplines to identify concrete solutions to urban conflicts. -
“UZH is playing a pioneering role throughout Switzerland”
The Med500+ project aims to create significantly more places to study medicine. At the same time, the medical curriculum will be reformed. -
Saving Miles
Rocco Bagutti analyzed researchers’ travel behavior for his Master’s thesis. His study has been recognized with a semester award. -
Towards a Quicker Diagnosis
Medical student Marlene Münger devoted her Master’s thesis to the topic of diagnosing congenital immune deficiencies. She received a semester award for her achievement. -
“Let’s be generous!”
UZH boasts a wide and interdisciplinary range of study programs. The curriculum is now set to become even more attractive and offer even more opportunities to students. -
Conceptualizing the Virgin Mary
Maria 1.0 is an initiative run by Catholic women who promote traditional female roles in the Church – roles shaped by faith. Alexandra Probst analyzed the initiative in a term paper. -
Journeying through History
How seabird excrement made history in the Caribbean – the term paper about this topic by history student Vivianne Rhyner received a semester award from UZH. -
Legal Detective Work
Law student Leander Etter used data analysis to demonstrate the impact that language barriers are having on the work of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. He received a semester award for his Master’s thesis. -
More Maize for Farmers in Africa
As part of their Master’s project, three informatics students developed a software solution that could help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce their crop losses. In recognition of this, they received a UZH semester award. -
“For me, it’s about the animals”
In her Master’s thesis, veterinary science student Natalie Miller-Collmann dared to take her own stand on a contentious research question, earning her a semester award. -
“Listen to your inner voice”
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. -
Across Europe in Three Years
The Una Europa joint Bachelor’s degree program in European studies enables students to study at up to three universities in Europe. UZH will take part in this unique study program starting in 2025. -
Teaching Turned Upside Down
In the “City without Papers” project, students collaboratively investigate undocumented migrants’ precarious living conditions. This new type of teaching format is devoted to addressing current questions in urban studies research and in the process challenges traditional roles in science and teaching. -
Ready for the World of Work?
In the new Master’s minor program in Digital Skills, launching at UZH in fall 2024, students will not only acquire technical affinity, but will also work with researchers on pressing questions surrounding the digital transformation. This new concept prepares students – and the university itself – to meet the challenges of the future.