http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews.html 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/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html Mice carrying an inherited form of epilepsy have successfully been treated. The scientists used gene editing to fix faulty DNA directly in the brain cells of mice, which reduced fever-induced seizures and markedly improved survival rates in an animal model. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html 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/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the antibody therapy works: new nerve fibers were found to form functional connections once again. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html UZH has awarded honorary doctorates to Svetlana Alexievich, Catherine Housecroft, Ingeborg Schwenzer, Klaus Merz, Phanish Puranam, Chong Yap Seng and John Bonagura. Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland? Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/social-decline-and-right-wing-parties.html Social decline – or the fear of it – is pushing people to vote for far-right parties. But trust in government rises when those struggling feel valued and receive support. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/social-decline-and-right-wing-parties.html Theo von Däniken; translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis.html Visitors to the Botanical Garden are currently being treated to a rare natural spectacle: the giant bromeliad is in bloom. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis.html Caroline Weckerle 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/claire-burrin.html Number theory is the branch of mathematics dedicated to the magic of natural numbers. Claire Burrin, assistant professor of mathematics, specializes in this field. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/claire-burrin.html Text: Santina Russo, Translation: Gena Olson 2026-05-03T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z 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/cozzarelli-prize-bascompte.html UZH evolutionary biologist Jordi Bascompte has received the Cozzarelli Prize for his research on the emergence of eukaryotic cells. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/cozzarelli-prize-bascompte.html Communication 2026-04-27T22:00:00Z 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/wyss-zurich-en.html Wyss Zurich supports promising biotech start-ups in making the difficult, expensive transition from university to industry. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wyss-zurich-en.html Andres Eberhard; translation: Michael Jackson 2026-04-26T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/human-rights-economy.html Human rights are often not sufficiently enforced. Legal scholar Christine Kaufmann recommends to name problems specifically. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/human-rights-economy.html Roger Nickl; translation: Gemma Brown 2026-04-20T22:00:00Z 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