“I’ve spent half my life at UZH”
Twenty-one-year-old Maximilian Janisch defended his PhD thesis today. In this interview, the mathematician reflects on his time at UZH and shares his plans for the future.
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Zwingli, God and UZH
Five centuries since Huldrych Zwingli’s Bible study classes in Grossmünster, the church’s influence has declined. What’s the impact of theology on today’s society? -
UZH Awards Eight Honorary Doctorates
The University of Zurich has awarded honorary doctorates to historian Amy Nelson Burnett, legal philosopher Elisabeth Holzleithner, academic economist Laura Starks, linguist Elisabeth Gülich, conservationist Paula Kahumbu, theologian Herman Johan Selderhuis, banking expert Christian Rahn and horse trainer Fredy Knie Jr. -
Much More Prevention Needed
Sexualized violence is present in all areas of society. The National Day Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, which takes place on April 29, aims to raise awareness. -
Embracing Diversity, Shaping the Future
The UZH Annual Report shows how diverse talents and perspectives lead to new ideas and future-oriented solutions. -
A lively place for debate
The University of Zurich thrives thanks to its vibrant network and shared understanding. This series spotlights UZH members dedicated to fostering exchange. In the second part of the series, we visit our campuses on Irchel and in Schlieren. -
Of Skulls and Polar Bears
The University of Zurich's wide-ranging collections serve as a valuable resource for scientific research. Establishing the origins of the objects and handling them with respect are key principles. -
Committed to a Diverse Community
UZH stands out thanks to the wide range of people who work, study and conduct research here. We met with some of the people who strengthen our community and make our university a lively place for debate. -
Senate Reform
The Senate of the University of Zurich wants to play a more active role in matters of university-wide importance. It recently approved measures to achieve this goal.Der Senat der UZH will sich aktiver einbringen in Fragen von gesamtuniversitärer Bedeutung. Eine kürzlich beschlossene Reform kommt diesem Anliegen nach. -
Accessibility to Become Essential Part of University Culture
A workshop under the UZH Accessible project explored how to better embed accessibility in UZH culture. -
Festive Fragrances
Spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg have been a staple of the Advent season for centuries. We met with Maja Dal Cero from the Botanical Garden to find out what makes these spices so special. With this, the UZH News team signs off for the year, wishing all readers happy holidays! -
UZH Paving the Way for New Space Economy
Starlab Space, a major global space company, is planning its European base in Dübendorf. A major driver of this decision was the site’s proximity to the UZH Space Hub and the new Center for Space & Aviation. -
Walk This Way: How Neanderthals and Bipedalism Define Our Past
Anthropological exhibits on the ice age and Neanderthals as well as on different ways of walking on two legs have been added to the Natural History Museum's permanent collection. -
“And then I’m trapped”
How do blind users find their way around a website? How can they fill in information without using a mouse? People with disabilities face these and other challenges on a daily basis. The UZH Accessible project is currently assessing the accessibility of UZH’s web applications. -
“Good leadership can be learned”
UZH is continuing to develop its leadership structure on a broad basis. What really matters from an employee perspective? A round table with delegates from the representative bodies and the leadership expert Klaus Jonas provides some answers. -
Clear Roles and New Career Paths
UZH is revamping its financial organization. The changes will provide university staff with more scope for action when planning and shaping research and teaching. -
Space for New Ideas, Courage and Ambitious Goals
The UZH Space Hub has relocated to Innovation Park Zurich. We sat down with Oliver Ullrich, the director of the Space Hub, to find out why space travel is about to experience a breakthrough and how we can pave the way for innovation. -
Number of New UZH Students Increases Slightly
The 2024 Fall Semester will see a moderate year-on-year increase in the number of students starting at the University of Zurich. Total student numbers are also likely to rise slightly. -
Looking Behind the Scenes
Preparing a new semester is a lot of work. We asked seven members of UZH’s administrative and technical staff to take us through their pre-semester to-do lists, from feeding the course catalogue to casting actors. -
First Day of School at Irchel
It was an unusual start to the new school year this week as Kantonsschule Zürich Nord relocated to two specially converted buildings on the Irchel Campus. We went to gauge pupils’ first impressions.