Optimizing Use of Space for Research, Teaching and Work
Measuring space utilization will provide UZH with the evidence-based data it needs to plan its spaces more efficiently and in a more user-oriented manner.
The share of female professors at UZH climbed to a new high in 2024, surpassing the 30% mark for the first time. Among assistant professors, this figure stood at 50%.
Patrik Beetz, the general manager of the UZH cafeteria portfolio, shares what he himself likes to eat and reveals what new changes he is planning in the interview below. And readers have chance to win a cafeteria voucher.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.