A Clear-Thinking Team Player Steps Down
Christian Schwarzenegger will step down as vice president of UZH on 31 July 2026: A homage to a career encompassing legal precision and university reform projects.
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Inspiring and Engaged
Sociologist Katja Rost championed open-ended research and was an outspoken voice in public debates. She died on 20 June at the age of 50. -
Dominance-Oriented Views of Masculinity Widespread Among Young Men
Half of young men in Switzerland are concerned that “real men” are increasingly being marginalized in society. A lnew study shows how prevalent restrictive and dominance-based concepts of masculinity are. -
“Trust comes first”
UZH is tightening up its rules and guidelines around expense reporting, gifts and conflicts of interest. Interview with Daniel Hug, UZH’s Vice President Finances. -
Ronny Peterhans to Become New CIO of UZH
Ronny Peterhans will take charge of the University of Zurich’s Central IT office as UZH’s chief information officer (CIO) on 1 September 2026. -
“Raising awareness of the power of language”
Even in the age of AI, it’s worth honing your language skills. The newly established Academic Communication Center offers just that, says Giorgio Iemmolo, head of the Language Center. -
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. -
Christian Schwarzenegger Appointed New Provost of Universitas 21
In this role, the UZH Vice President will be in charge of the operational management and strategic development of the global university network U21. -
Between Campus and Society
Exhibitions that inspire and experiments that lead to new solutions: two UZH employees share how they bring knowledge to life. -
Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual Harassment
UZH is holding a range of events on 21 April to draw attention to the national Sexual Harassment Awareness Day. UZH Deputy President Gabriele Siegert comments on measures to combat sexual harassment. -
Paving the Way for Dialogue
Meet Elyas and Morana, who help ensure campus life continues to thrive and who encourage dialogue between the university and society. -
When Spirituality Meets AI
A team of four researchers has won the UZH Postdoc Team Award for creating an AI tool that can search through thousands of UN documents for information on religion and spirituality. -
A Life of Tireless Scientific Energy
The molecular biologist Charles Weissmann was one of the leading figures in his field, his research on the antiviral agent alpha interferon brought him worldwide recognition. He passed away last Friday in Zurich at the age of 94. -
“UZH should benefit from this momentum”
The Board of the University has elected economist Ralph Ossa to succeed Christian Schwarzenegger as Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information. -
“We’re watching”
Last week, Vice President Elisabeth Stark weighed in on a panel discussion about preventing abuses of power at the university. -
Ralph Ossa Nominated as Vice President
On Monday, the Senate nominated Ralph Ossa to succeed the outgoing Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information, Christian Schwarzenegger. -
What Do Parents Actually Do at Work?
On National Future Day, UZH shows children where and how their parents work, highlighting the wide range of professions beyond research and teaching. -
On the Pulse of UZH
UZH’s latest employee survey highlights where the university is doing well as an employer and where there is room for improvement. -
New Recommendations for Inclusive Language
How can we communicate in a way that truly includes everyone? A new website provides UZH staff and students with recommendations and tools to support inclusive communication. -
“The value for money is unbeatable”
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.