http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/topics/research.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/fish-biodiversity.html Human activity and climate influence biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems, as a global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) reveals. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/fish-biodiversity.html 2026-06-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html The Nadija Research Foundation plans to operate a research center in Ukraine that investigates the long-term effects of war on children’s mental health. UZH President Michael Schaepman will serve as chair of the new foundation. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html 2026-06-23T22:00:00Z 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/erc-advanced-grant.html Evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant. Over the next five years, he and his team will investigate a longstanding puzzle in Darwinian theory. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/erc-advanced-grant.html UZH Communications 2026-06-22T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/everyday-experiences-young-people.html A new study from the University of Zurich shows that adolescents and young adults describe positive, everyday experiences as shaping their lives most significantly, while psychological stress can change how they view major life events. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/everyday-experiences-young-people.html 2026-06-21T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magazine-pediatric-oncology.html Today, many children with cancer can be treated successfully. A new Center of Competence in Research aims to make treatments even more targeted and effective. Read more in the UZH Magazin. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magazine-pediatric-oncology.html UZH Communications 2026-06-21T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html Researchers were able to use medication to alter the epigenetic “reading signals” in the thin layer of fat surrounding blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and improving vascular health. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/meritocracy.html A meritocratic system only works if everyone gets a fair start. Economists Ernst Fehr and Steven Ongena explain how education, a health and social security system and taxation help. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/meritocracy.html Thomas Gull; translation: Jane Catterall 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html 2026-06-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html A research team at the University of Zurich (UZH) has discovered biomarkers of sleep loss in saliva. Acute sleep deprivation can be detected using just a single saliva sample. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html 2026-06-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/colonial-legacies-soccer.html Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. Simulations of the upcoming World Cup show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colonized nations face lower chances of success. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/colonial-legacies-soccer.html 2026-06-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/world-biodiversity-forum.html At the 4th World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, biodiversity researchers are joining participants from politics, business, society, and culture to discuss ways to protect biodiversity. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/world-biodiversity-forum.html Kurt Bodenmüller, Media Officer 2026-06-08T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fan-fellowships.html In 2026, the Academic Talent Development Fund (FAN) of UZH Alumni is awarding “Academic Excellence Fellowships” to twelve young researchers at the University of Zurich. Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fan-fellowships.html Sabine Höhl 2026-05-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-news-young-adults.html An NRP 77 study by the University of Zurich was the first to systematically investigate which news 18- to 25-year-olds consume online. Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-news-young-adults.html Text: Brigitte Blöchlinger / Translation: Barbara Simpson 2026-05-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-transformation.html As the National Research Program Digital Transformation comes to a close, a new wave of digital change, driven by artificial intelligence, is already underway and needs to be addressed, says Abraham Bernstein. Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/digital-transformation.html Interview: Brigitte Blöchlinger / Translation: Barbara Simpson 2026-05-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/esa-mission-hibidis.html The HiBiDiS mission aims to provide new insights into forest biodiversity, answering key questions about climate change. UZH is participating as a scientific partner. Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/esa-mission-hibidis.html UZH Kommunikation 2026-05-26T22:00:00Z 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/media/2026/teams-in-isolation.html A new UZH study shows that months of isolation and constant physical proximity can increase conflict, mistrust and social withdrawal within teams. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/teams-in-isolation.html 2026-05-24T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/digital-flexibility-in-monasteries.html A new study by the University of Zurich shows that historically developed monastic forms of co-determination can be a significant advantage for dealing with digitalization. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/digital-flexibility-in-monasteries.html 2026-05-18T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html 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