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.
Digital Transformation
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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. -
“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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
“AI is changing education fundamentally”
AI is rapidly changing how we work, learn and do research. The UZH think tank FutureU has developed future scenarios for universities in the digital age. -
Strengthening Global Supply Chain Management with AI and Mathematical Insight
Funded by a BRIDGE Discovery Grant, UZH physicist Nicola Serra and ETH mathematician Alessio Figalli plan to pair optimal transport theory with AI to fortify supply-chain weak spots. -
AI Evaluates Texts Without Bias – Until Source Is Revealed
Large Language Models change their judgment depending on who they think wrote a text, even when the content stays identical. -
AI Widening Digital Divide between Generations
Most people in Switzerland are worried about AI and the next generation of digital technology, but those who regularly use AI are more sanguine about it. While the youngest spend more time online, older people and those with little digital literacy are falling behind. -
Lost in Bad News
Communication scientist Anne Schulz is investigating how we can stay informed without harming our mental health. -
AI analyzes world's largest heart attack data sets – and reveals new treatment methods
A landmark international study led by the University of Zurich has shown that artificial intelligence can assess patient risk for the most common type of heart attack more accurately than existing methods. This could enable doctors to guide more personalized treatment decisions for patients. -
Bringing Japan and Switzerland Closer Together
A dialogue event series with Swiss and Japanese scholars created a unique platform to explore and discuss the impact of artificial intelligence. -
Using AI Responsibly
Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating more and more areas of life. Scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) are developing new solutions, but they are also highlighting the consequences for our society. -
Clear Majority of Swiss Media Professionals Use AI Tools – But Have Reservations
A vast majority of media professionals in Switzerland use AI tools in their day-to-day work but do so mostly to support their tasks rather than produce content.