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05.10.2026 Teaching Award

“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 Teaching Award discusses the importance of practical relevance, international perspectives and why he’s simply Beni to his students.

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02.10.2026 International studies and teaching

Prague Rediscovered

UZH enjoys long-standing ties with Charles University in Prague. The two universities are now strengthening their collaboration – giving students access to field trips that offer unparalleled insights.

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16.09.2026 Compulsory AI Module

The ABC of Artificial Intelligence

New students at the Faculty of Science kicked off the semester with a three-day introductory course on AI and critical thinking.

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10.09.2026 RiskON Hackathon

Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

At the fourth RiskON Student Hackathon, students worked in teams to tackle complex problems at the intersection of finance, technology and risk.

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10.09.2026 Innovation

How Students Learn to Think Like Entrepreneurs

This fall semester, UZH is launching the new Innovation & Entrepreneurship minor. The cross-faculty Master’s program is designed for students who want to turn their ideas into reality.

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03.09.2026 Internationality in Teaching and Study

Negotiating When the Stakes Feel Real

At UZH’s Global Negotiation Academy, students from more than a dozen countries learn how to conduct successful intercultural negotiations.

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17.07.2026 Summer Quiz

Keeping Your Cool

Take a break from the heat with this quiz and see how well you know the news from the past few months. Have a relaxing summer!

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11.06.2026 East Asian Art History

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.

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10.06.2026 Internationality in Teaching and Study

“Seeing the world through different eyes”

International experiences have a significant impact on students’ personal development and employability. Find out how UZH supports international teaching in this interview.

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28.04.2026 Good Teaching

Who Will Win the 2026 Teaching Award?

Three instructors are competing for this year’s UZH Teaching Award, which will be presented at the Dies academicus. We introduce the nominees.

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02.04.2026 Space Mission

Collecting Data for NASA

UZH provides NASA with flight data from the Orion space capsule to test the possibility of involving external parties in monitoring flight paths.

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26.02.2026 Developmental Pediatrics

Start School Later, Sleep Longer, Learn Better

On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance.

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12.02.2026 Interdisciplinary studies

Diving into the World of Languages

A new master's program at UZH explores exciting questions about the origins of language — from a uniquely broad perspective.

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05.02.2026 Interdisciplinary studies

Life’s Big Questions

A new module resumes the ancient tradition of philosophizing on the big existential questions at university.

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