http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/dossiers/innovative-teaching.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/language-evolution.html A new master's program at UZH explores exciting questions about the origins of language — from a uniquely broad perspective. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/language-evolution.html Adrian Ritter; translated by Gemma Brown 2026-02-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/life-worth-living.html A new module resumes the ancient tradition of philosophizing on the big existential questions at university. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/life-worth-living.html Adrian Ritter 2026-02-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/ethics-and-responsibility.html It’s not always easy to judge what is ethically right. UZH gives students the opportunity to hone their ethical competence. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/ethics-and-responsibility.html Adrian Ritter 2025-11-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/tag-der-lehre.html The theme of this year’s Tag der Lehre was Celebrating Interdisciplinarity. As well as providing a platform for sharing best practices, the event also recognized students’ outstanding academic achievements. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/tag-der-lehre.html Barbara Simpson 2025-11-03T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/five-years-sts.html The School for Transdisciplinary Studies has been broadening UZH’s interdisciplinary curriculum for half a decade – time to celebrate! Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/five-years-sts.html UZH Communications 2025-10-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/joined-up-approach.html In a seminar at the UZH Center for Crisis Competence, students work across disciplines to identify concrete solutions to urban conflicts. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/joined-up-approach.html Adrian Ritter; Translation: Gemma Brown 2025-09-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/more-places-to-study-medicine.html The Med500+ project aims to create significantly more places to study medicine. At the same time, the medical curriculum will be reformed. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/more-places-to-study-medicine.html UZH Communications 2025-09-22T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-awards-faculty-of-science.html Rocco Bagutti analyzed researchers’ travel behavior for his Master’s thesis. His study has been recognized with a semester award. Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-awards-faculty-of-science.html Marita Fuchs 2025-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-awards-medicine.html Medical student Marlene Münger devoted her Master’s thesis to the topic of diagnosing congenital immune deficiencies. She received a semester award for her achievement. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-awards-medicine.html Marita Fuchs 2025-04-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interdisciplinary_teaching.html UZH boasts a wide and interdisciplinary range of study programs. The curriculum is now set to become even more attractive and offer even more opportunities to students. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interdisciplinary_teaching.html Interview: David Werner 2025-04-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award-religion.html Maria 1.0 is an initiative run by Catholic women who promote traditional female roles in the Church – roles shaped by faith. Alexandra Probst analyzed the initiative in a term paper. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award-religion.html Marita Fuchs 2025-03-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award_guano.html How seabird excrement made history in the Caribbean – the term paper about this topic by history student Vivianne Rhyner received a semester award from UZH. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award_guano.html Marita Fuchs 2025-02-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award-rw.html Law student Leander Etter used data analysis to demonstrate the impact that language barriers are having on the work of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. He received a semester award for his Master’s thesis. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/semester-award-rw.html Marita Fuchs 2025-01-13T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester-awards.html As part of their Master’s project, three informatics students developed a software solution that could help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce their crop losses. In recognition of this, they received a UZH semester award. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester-awards.html Marita Fuchs; translation by Michael Jackson 2024-12-03T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester_awards.html In her Master’s thesis, veterinary science student Natalie Miller-Collmann dared to take her own stand on a contentious research question, earning her a semester award. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester_awards.html Marita Fuchs 2024-11-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Studying-and-Teaching.html Find out how 2024 Teaching Award winner Marc Thommen fosters interaction in his courses and why curiosity and enthusiasm are the best guiding lights to get students through their studies. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Studying-and-Teaching.html Interview: David Werner; English translation by Philip Isler 2024-10-02T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/una-europa-joint-bachelor.html The Una Europa joint Bachelor’s degree program in European studies enables students to study at up to three universities in Europe. UZH will take part in this unique study program starting in 2025. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/una-europa-joint-bachelor.html Stéphanie Hegelbach 2024-04-10T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/city-without-papers.html In the “City without Papers” project, students collaboratively investigate undocumented migrants’ precarious living conditions. This new type of teaching format is devoted to addressing current questions in urban studies research and in the process challenges traditional roles in science and teaching. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/city-without-papers.html Stéphanie Hegelbach 2024-03-20T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/dsi-minor-digital-skills.html In the new Master’s minor program in Digital Skills, launching at UZH in fall 2024, students will not only acquire technical affinity, but will also work with researchers on pressing questions surrounding the digital transformation. This new concept prepares students – and the university itself – to meet the challenges of the future. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/dsi-minor-digital-skills.html Stéphanie Hegelbach 2024-02-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/From-Learners-to-Co-Creators.html Teaching staff at UZH are developing an online tool that prompts students to come up with possible exam questions based on their teaching materials. This helps students consolidate what they have learned and also supports teaching staff in creating their exams. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/From-Learners-to-Co-Creators.html Text Stéphanie Hegelbach, Translation Philip Isler 2024-02-13T23:00:00Z