More about COP17: Achieving the Goals Requires Swift Action 5 Nov 2026 COP17: Achieving the Goals Requires Swift Action At the COP17 conference on biodiversity, researchers from UZH demonstrated how science can help achieve its ambitious goals. More about COP17: Achieving the Goals Requires Swift Action
More about The Biology of Our Thoughts 3 Nov 2026 The Biology of Our Thoughts Advances in research methods have revealed more about our brain than ever before. However, we’re a long way from understanding how consciousness … More about The Biology of Our Thoughts
More about In the World of Muons 29 Oct 2026 In the World of Muons Thanks to their properties, muons are of interest for superconductivity or climate research. An NCCR takes a closer look at the elementary particles. More about In the World of Muons
More about The Two-For-One Master’s Degree 4 Nov 2026 The Two-For-One Master’s Degree One degree program, two Master’s degrees and friendships across continents: Ellen Sutter completed a double degree program in law and reflects on … More about The Two-For-One Master’s Degree
More about International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements 2 Nov 2026 International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements Teaching Day focused on internationalization. Sixty-eight students received a semester award for outstanding academic achievement. More about International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements
More about Learning to Operate in Zurich and Leipzig 20 Oct 2026 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, … More about Learning to Operate in Zurich and Leipzig
More about UZH Launches Independent and Confidential External Reporting Office 15 Oct 2026 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 … More about UZH Launches Independent and Confidential External Reporting Office
More about How to Switch Off and Recharge 1 Oct 2026 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 … More about How to Switch Off and Recharge
More about In Conversation with the World 28 Sep 2026 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 … More about In Conversation with the World
More about UZH Launches Independent and Confidential External Reporting Office 15 Oct 2026 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 … More about UZH Launches Independent and Confidential External Reporting Office
More about How to Switch Off and Recharge 1 Oct 2026 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 … More about How to Switch Off and Recharge
More about “The obvious first response would be to expand public transport” 18 Aug 2026 “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. More about “The obvious first response would be to expand public transport”
More about “I missed China’s speed” 23 Oct 2026 “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. More about “I missed China’s speed”
More about “You need to be prepared in order to play” 5 Oct 2026 “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 … More about “You need to be prepared in order to play”
More about In Conversation with the World 28 Sep 2026 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 … More about In Conversation with the World
More about International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements 2 Nov 2026 International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements Teaching Day focused on internationalization. Sixty-eight students received a semester award for outstanding academic achievement. More about International Perspectives, Outstanding Achievements
More about A Smart Computer 13 Oct 2026 A Smart Computer Rico Sennrich, pioneer in AI language processing, received an award for enduring innovation in computational linguistics in recognition of his work. More about A Smart Computer
More about Twin Honor for Father of Genetic Scissors 22 Sep 2026 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 … More about Twin Honor for Father of Genetic Scissors
More about One Planet, Interconnected Health 29 Sep 2026 One Planet, Interconnected Health A multilateral workshop format explored how climate change affects human, animal and environmental health – across disciplinary and geographic … More about One Planet, Interconnected Health
More about From Dübendorf to Outer Space 16 Sep 2026 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 … More about From Dübendorf to Outer Space
More about 5 Tips from Nature’s Editor-in-Chief 15 Sep 2026 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. More about 5 Tips from Nature’s Editor-in-Chief
