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• 24.06.2026 Nadija Research Foundation

  New Research Center to Improve Support for War-Affected Children in Ukraine

  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.

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• 18.06.2026 Economics

  A Level Playing Field for All

  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.

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• 16.06.2026 Sociology

  Dominance-Oriented Views of Masculinity Widespread Among Young Men

  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.

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• 19.05.2026 Organisational sociology

  Unexpected Digital Flexibility in Monasteries

  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.

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• 05.05.2026 Political Science

  Helping Those Left Behind

  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.

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• 26.03.2026 Political Science

  Victims’ Background Shapes Perceptions of Police Violence

  Police violence is judged differently depending on who is affected. When people with an immigrant background are targeted, abusive police actions are perceived as less serious.

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• 11.02.2026 Philosophy

  Acknowledge the Good

  When we talk about morality, we tend to think about guilt, blame and punishment rather than praise, says philosopher Pascale Willemsen.

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