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• 17.05.2023 International Collaboration

  UZH and KU Leuven Announce Strategic Partnership

  UZH and KU Leuven have expanded their existing partnership. The two universities signed a strategic partnership agreement to further deepen their collaboration on all levels.

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• 17.05.2023 Gender Equality

  “Helpful findings”

  A study commissioned by the Executive Board of the University examined the “leaky pipeline”. UZH News interviewed Deputy President Gabriele Siegert and Vice President Elisabeth Stark to find out their views on the matter.

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• 27.04.2023

  190 Years of the University of Zurich: Honorary Doctorates for Six Women and One Man

  No fewer than six women will receive honorary doctorates at the Dies academicus of the University of Zurich on Saturday. They are anthropologist Birgit Meyer, courtroom sketch artist Linda Graedel, computer scientist Tova Milo, medical ethicist Christine Mitchell, veterinarian Monique Eloit and activist Maude Barlow, with the seventh honor going to the (male) opera singer Christian Gerhaher.

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• 19.04.2023 Commissions

  Having a Voice at UZH

  Commissions at higher education institutions ensure that a diverse range of voices are represented in university proceedings and decision-making processes. To guarantee fair representation for all, UZH is standardizing the composition of its core commissions.

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• 19.04.2023 Leadership at UZH

  “Communicate clearly”

  Good leadership is important for the future viability of UZH, which is why leadership aspects in the 2022 employee survey have been analyzed in closer detail.

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• 19.04.2023 Sustainability

  Infrequent Flyers

  UZH aims to reduce its emissions from air travel by at least 53 percent by 2030. The faculties have now announced how they plan to achieve this goal.

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• 13.04.2023 UZH Corporate Website

  Clear Orientation

  UZH’s revamped website not only looks fresher, but also has a new content structure. This provides students, employees and prospective students with a better overview and easier access to information.

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• 29.03.2023 FORUM UZH

  The Meeting Place

  The FORUM UZH will create urgently needed space for the teaching and research of the future. It brings a fresh energy not just to academic learning, but also to the surrounding neighborhood.

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• 28.03.2023 FORUM UZH

  Green Light for New Main Building

  The Government Council of the Canton of Zurich has approved the budget request for the new education and research center FORUM UZH. The new building can be realized as planned and is expected to be completed by the end of 2029.

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• 23.03.2023 Sexual Harassment Awareness Day on 23 March

  Universities Unite Against Sexism

  Sexual Harassment Awareness Day takes place on 23 March. In this interview, legal scholars Brigitte Tag and Sina Staudinger explain what UZH is doing to protect its staff and students against sexual harassment.

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• 23.03.2023 Webdesign

  A Fresh Look for UZH’s Website

  UZH is updating the design of its website on 12 April 2023. Thanks to its user-friendly navigation, generous layout and easy-to-read font, the new website looks fresh and inviting – especially on mobile devices.

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• 15.02.2023 CommUNIty Campaign

  Look Up – Speak Up – Step Up

  UZH has launched a new campaign to combat discrimination and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation. Deputy President Gabriele Siegert introduces the campaign and gives tips on resolving conflict.

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• 26.01.2023 Digital Society Initiative

  UZH to Expand Digital Expertise

  UZH is creating seven new assistant professorships and stepping up its research and teaching activities in the field of digital transformation. This brings the total number of professorships created as part of the Digital Society Initiative to over 30.

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