Dossiers
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28 articles Innovation
Innovation
Pure research is one of the cornerstones of innovation. Many inventions at UZH result in new products that benefit the general public. Here we show how UZH promotes innovation and what results from it. More …
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23 articles Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has turned our lives upside down and poses great challenges for scientific research. In our new "Zeitfrage - How Is Covid-19 Changing our Lives?" series, we shine the spotlight on various aspects of the pandemic. More …
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11 articles Future of Science
Open Science
Open Science and Open Access provide free access to scientific publications and data. They enable fair exchange of methods and resources worldwide. The University of Zurich has been committed to Open Access since 2003. More …
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6 articles International Relations
Global Engagement
As an internationally renowned research and teaching institution, the University of Zurich is part of a dynamic global network. The UZH aims to further strengthen its global commitment to education and research by establishing and deepening cooperation with partner institutions and alumni worldwide. More …
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16 articles University Research Priority Programs
University Research Priority Programs
In order to underpin its excellent position among the world’s leading research institutions, the University of Zurich has established its University Research Priority Programs (URPP). Rooted in the University’s official policy to strengthen scholarship, the URPP create and promote academic networks in selected areas of research. More …
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5 articles New University Library
New University Library
Access to modern library facilities is an important factor behind successful research and teaching. In order to meet the challenges of the future, such as digitalization, open science and data management, the Executive Board of the University decided to start the project "University Library Development". More …
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11 articles Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
It excites scientists, transforms industries and pervades our everyday lives: Artificial intelligence, or AI. We are fascinated and frightened by it in equal measure. Will it soon overtake us? What can we expect from it? And what are the dangers or pitfalls? We look for answers in our new "Zeitfrage" series. More …
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4 articles
Innovative Teaching
UZH promotes and supports innovative teaching formats – and thus provides impulses for teaching to become even more effective, diverse and lively. More …
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7 articles
Citizen Science
A common cause: Citizen science refers to research collaborations between scientists and volunteers. Here we present examples and show what it takes for citizen science to succeed. More …
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6 articles
Precision Medicine
Thanks to recent technological advances and computer-aided methods, medicine is becoming more and more precise when it comes to making diagnoses and defining treatments. At UZH many researchers are working in the field of precision medicine. More …
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4 articles
Digital-Day-Switzerland
The world is undergoing a digital revolution. On 21 November 2017, Digital Day Switzerland will examine what this means for our country and our society. Here, we report on special events and presentations being staged by UZH for Digital Day. More …
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13 articles Faculty of Medicine
Clinical Research Priority Programs
The Faculty of Medicine at UZH set up eleven Clinical Research Priority Programs (CRPP) to promote strategically important areas of research. More …