Tricky Tumors
Brain tumors exploit the body’s immune system for their own benefit. Neurosurgeon Jenny Kienzler is researching ways to prevent this.
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Witnessing the formation of moons
NASA's Webb Telescope is investigating the formation of moons around a massive planet. An UZH team is studying the chemical composition of a disc believed to be the basis of new moons. -
Using AI Responsibly
Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating more and more areas of life. Scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) are developing new solutions, but they are also highlighting the consequences for our society. -
Under Pressure
How do we cope with life’s pressures, both personally and as a society? Find out in the latest issue of the UZH Magazin. -
A More Joined-Up Approach
In a seminar at the UZH Center for Crisis Competence, students work across disciplines to identify concrete solutions to urban conflicts. -
Lifelong Motor Function Development
UZH researchers found that strength and coordination decrease dramatically with age, but fine motor skills of our hands and fingers do not. -
“UZH is playing a pioneering role throughout Switzerland”
The Med500+ project aims to create significantly more places to study medicine. At the same time, the medical curriculum will be reformed. -
Clear Majority of Swiss Media Professionals Use AI Tools – But Have Reservations
A vast majority of media professionals in Switzerland use AI tools in their day-to-day work but do so mostly to support their tasks rather than produce content. -
Largest-Ever Cosmological Simulation
The Euclid mission has published the most extensive simulation of the cosmos to date. The modeling was based on algorithms developed at UZH. -
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. -
Leadership and Management Concern Everyone
Good leadership is a crucial ingredient in achieving shared goals. This is why UZH provides its staff with a wide range of opportunities to acquire and develop leadership and management skills. -
Encoding Experiences in the Brain
Rosa Cossart receives the Koetser-Prize for her work on brain development and its impact on adult brain function. -
How Climate Change Influenced the Blatten Landslide
At a recent conference, UZH researcher Christian Huggel presented new findings on the link between the Blatten landslide and climate change. -
Half of Swiss Population Wary When AI Reports on Science
According to the 2025 Science Barometer survey conducted by UZH, most people also support scientific research and condemn attacks on science. -
“Headwinds have been a constant presence in my work”
Legal scholar Saskia Stucki, recipient of this year’s Swiss Science Prize Latsis, discusses animal rights and legal developments in the Global South. -
Stem Cells Repair Mouse Brains Post-Stroke
Stem cell transplantation can reverse stroke damage. Its beneficial effects include regeneration of neurons and restoration of motor functions, marking a milestone in the treatment of brain disorders. -
UZH Strengthens Interdisciplinary Studies
UZH is launching several new interdisciplinary study programs in the Fall Semester of 2025. -
Watching the Brain Learn
Modern imaging technology is improving our understanding of how the brain works. In the long term, this will help us treat learning disorders, among other things. -
UZH Device Searches for Light Dark Matter
Superconducting sensors can detect single low-energy photons. Researchers have now used this capability to search for light dark matter particles. -
Back in European Business
Two ERC Starting Grants were awarded to UZH scientists, as researchers based in Switzerland are once again eligible for Horizon Europe funding.