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    Innovation

    Think Big

    How can Switzerland continue to grow as a leading hub for science-based innovation? High-profile leaders from the economy, science and politics gathered at an event organized by the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation at UZH to discuss this challenge.
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    Quantum Mechanics

    Schrödinger’s Legacy

    One hundred years ago, the foundations of quantum mechanics were laid at the UZH, among other places, enabling numerous technological innovations.
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    500 years of the Prophezey

    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?
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    Panel discussion

    The Will for Peace

    A recent panel discussion at UZH brought together voices from academia, diplomacy and humanitarian aid to explore how peace might be possible in a divided world – and what role scientists and researchers can play.
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    Traditional Medicine

    Back to the Roots

    Knowledge of medicinal plants is communicated differently in African countries. A special exhibition at the Botanical Garden sheds light on traditional medicine in Uganda.
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    Dies academicus

    Advocating Bold Research in Turbulent Times

    UZH celebrated its 192nd birthday and presented 26 honors at this year’s Dies academicus. Councilor of States Tiana Angelina Moser delivered the keynote address and spoke about the relationship between science and politics.
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    Dies academicus 2025

    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.
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    Sparkling Research

    “Keep a childlike curiosity”

    At the Sparkling Research celebration, Vice President Elisabeth Stark handed out 12 awards as UZH honored exceptional accomplishments in research, innovation and academic career development.
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    Exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum

    Exhibiting Looted Artifacts from Benin: A Space for Nigerian Voices

    Why are objects from the Kingdom of Benin held in the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich? What do they mean to different stakeholder groups? And how should institutions deal with them? The exhibition "Benin Dues" answers these questions.
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    Una Europa General Assembly

    Europe Visits UZH

    From 19 to 21 June, the University of Zurich (UZH) will become the heart of the Una Europa European university alliance. More than 250 participants from around Europe will come together for the Una Europa General Assembly, on the theme of One Earth, One Future. The aim is to break down barriers and to build a shared University of the Future.
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    Reproducible Research

    Scientific Community Reflects on Fundamental Research Standards

    Reproducible research results is a key standard in the sciences. At the inaugural Swiss Reproducibility Conference, researchers will discuss the best ways to meet this requirement – including how to cope with growing data volumes and the pressure to publish.
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    Conclusion University Research Priority Programs

    Time to Take Stock and Think Ahead

    UZH’s University Research Priority Programs tackle pressing societal problems. They enable researchers to apply their expertise in selected research fields and help them develop long-term solutions. The programs of the second series have now concluded, with an event marking the occasion last week.
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    Science and Nature Festival

    Experience research up close and personal

    On Saturday, 8 June, the Science and Nature Festival will take place on UZH’s Irchel Campus. Keeping with the spirit of the event’s motto – Discover | Research | Celebrate Diversity – visitors can get inspired by the world of science for an entire afternoon.
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    UZH Delegation in Washington D.C.

    On a Mission for Biodiversity Partnerships

    US institutions are among UZH’s most important partners in research and development. To foster academic exchange, the UZH President visited important cooperation partners with a group of scientists. The thematic focus was on the areas of global change and biodiversity.
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    Symposium on stem cells

    Strengthening Ties with Japan

    UZH and Kyoto University work together closely in the field of stem cell research. As part of this collaboration, a high-level conference is taking place in Zurich this week with researchers from both countries. The event was organized by stem cell researcher Melanie Generali.
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    University museums / exhibitions

    UZH Opens New Natural History Museum with Four Dinosaurs

    The new Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich brings together zoology, paleontology, anthropology and botany under the same roof. The museum opens with four new dinosaur skeletons and various other additions that shine a light on how evolution and biodiversity have shaped life on our planet.
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