http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/topics/people.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/teaching-award-.html 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. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/teaching-award-.html Interview: David Werner 2026-10-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/werner-van-gent.html For decades, UZH alumnus Werner van Gent shaped Swiss television’s international reporting as a Middle East correspondent, covering wars and crises across the region. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/werner-van-gent.html Interview: Anna-Julia Lingg, UZH Alumni 2026-09-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magdalena-skipper.html Magdalena Skipper used her visit to the University of Zurich to meet with early-career researchers and answer their questions about publishing. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magdalena-skipper.html Barbara Simpson 2026-09-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/roman-horbyk.html Roman Horbyk researches the impact of mobile phones and digital propaganda on modern warfare – a topic that blends the media specialist’s academic work with personal experience. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/roman-horbyk.html Text: Simona Ryser
; Translation: Astrid Freuler 2026-09-06T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/monika-ruehl.html When choosing her degree program, UZH alumna Monika Rühl followed her passion for language and literature. Today, she heads economiesuisse. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/monika-ruehl.html Interview: Philippe D. Monnier 2026-08-24T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/benin-bronzes-restitution.html Objects long kept in European museums have become accessible again to the communities to which they are connected. Alice Hertzog discusses the return of UZH's Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/benin-bronzes-restitution.html Barbara Simpson 2026-07-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pediatric-psychooncology.html Psychologist Anna Graf support children and adolescents who are undergoing cancer treatment at the University Children’s Hospital. Her tools include toys, books and colorful glass beads. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pediatric-psychooncology.html Barbara Simpson; Translation: Astrid Freuler 2026-07-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/on-the-resignation-of-christian-schwarzenegger.html 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. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/on-the-resignation-of-christian-schwarzenegger.html Marita Fuchs 2026-07-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/gentle-treatment-for-leukemia.html Pediatric oncologist Jean-Pierre Bourquin is working to develop gentler therapies and seeking ways of tackling aggressive forms of blood cancer more effectively. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/gentle-treatment-for-leukemia.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gemma Brown 2026-07-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/in-memory-katja-rost.html 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. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/in-memory-katja-rost.html Jörg Rössel 2026-06-24T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/global-lgbtiq-workshop.html This week, experts from academia, LGBTIQ+ organizations and healthcare are coming together at the University of Zurich for a global research project. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/global-lgbtiq-workshop.html Barbara Simpson 2026-06-22T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/nicola-spirig.html Triathlete and UZH alumna Nicola Spirig discusses pressure, the value of setbacks and how law school provided a crucial counterbalance. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/nicola-spirig.html Interview: Philippe D. Monnier 2026-06-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/leading-house-asia-pacific-launch.html Sau Kim Lum, Associate VP for Global Relations at NUS, and UZH historian Martin Dusinberre explain why meaningful cooperation requires more than observing the region from afar. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/leading-house-asia-pacific-launch.html Interview: Barbara Simpson 2026-06-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/g%C3%B6tz-preis-2026.html Raphael Morscher, of the University Children’s Hospital Zurich, received the award for his research examining the metabolism of cancer cells as a potential therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma. Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/g%C3%B6tz-preis-2026.html UZH Kommunikation 2026-05-25T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/ronny-peterhans-cio.html 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/ronny-peterhans-cio.html UZH Communications 2026-05-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/aneschka-chiara-portrait.html As co-heads of the VSUZH Impulsfabrik, Aneschka Berchtold and Chiara Wooldridge help students get their own projects and organizations off the ground. Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/aneschka-chiara-portrait.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-05-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/karin-stueber-portrait.html As a linguist and chairwoman of the board of directors of a car wholesaler, Karin Stüber manages to juggle a wide variety of roles. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/karin-stueber-portrait.html Text: Simona Ryser; translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/dies-academicus-2026.html At this year’s Dies academicus, UZH celebrated its 193rd birthday. In her keynote address, Zurich Government Councilor Silvia Steiner emphasized the vital role UZH plays in society. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/dies-academicus-2026.html Thomas Gull 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Ataman Sendoel is researching how tumors are able to misuse protein production for their purposes. And he is looking for substances to prevent this. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Text: Adrian Ritter, translated by Michael Jackson 2026-04-28T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/teaching-award-nominations.html Three instructors are competing for this year’s UZH Teaching Award, which will be presented at the Dies academicus. We introduce the nominees. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/teaching-award-nominations.html David Werner 2026-04-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/provost-u22.html In this role, the UZH Vice President will be in charge of the operational management and strategic development of the global university network U21. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/provost-u22.html UZH Communications 2026-04-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/athena-swan.html The Faculty of Science is applying for an international label for equality, diversity, and inclusion – the first faculty in Switzerland to do so. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/athena-swan.html Brigitte Blöchlinger and Barbara Simpson 2026-04-16T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/weinmann-behringer.html Exhibitions that inspire and experiments that lead to new solutions: two UZH employees share how they bring knowledge to life. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/weinmann-behringer.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-04-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/SHAD.html 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. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/SHAD.html Interview: Melanie Nyfeler 2026-04-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alice-hertzog.html The new director of the Ethnographic Museum has big plans. The first milestone has already been reached with the return of 14 Benin artifacts to Nigeria. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alice-hertzog.html Barbara Simpson 2026-03-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/portraits-mihaljevic-sugiarto.html Meet Elyas and Morana, who help ensure campus life continues to thrive and who encourage dialogue between the university and society. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/portraits-mihaljevic-sugiarto.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-03-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/UZH-alumnus-lauber.html Ambassador Jürg Lauber is one of Switzerland’s most experienced diplomats. He has represented his country on the international stage for decades. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/UZH-alumnus-lauber.html Philippe D. Monnier 2026-03-10T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/kyoto-symposium.html A symposium held last week showcased the wide-ranging benefits of the strategic partnership between the University of Zurich (UZH) and Kyoto University. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/kyoto-symposium.html Theo von Däniken 2026-02-09T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/sparkling-research.html At the research gala Sparkling Research, Vice President Research Elisabeth Stark presented seven awards for outstanding achievements in the fields of research and innovation. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/sparkling-research.html Barbara Simpson 2026-02-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/mind-doctor.html Rwandan psychologist Celestin Mutuyimana studies how societies can overcome historical trauma – and hopes to help his compatriots heal. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/mind-doctor.html Andres Eberhard; Translation: Caitlin Stephens 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/explore.html With German language courses and selected lectures in many subject areas, the UZH’s Explore program helps refugees build a foundation for their future. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/explore.html Barbara Simpson; Translation: Mark Rabinowitz 2026-01-28T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/einstein-phd-thesis.html Exactly 120 years ago today, Albert Einstein was awarded his doctoral certificate at the University of Zurich (UZH). Test your knowledge of Einstein’s dissertation in our quiz. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/einstein-phd-thesis.html Roger Nickl, Theo von Däniken / Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z