Award-Winning Underpants
Ig Nobel Prizes honor research that first makes you laugh and then makes you think. Yesterday, the UZH study Proof by Underpants was among the lucky winners.
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“I followed my interests, not a career plan”
When choosing her degree program, UZH alumna Monika Rühl followed her passion for language and literature. Today, she heads economiesuisse. -
“The obvious first response would be to expand public transport”
Thousands of students and staff travel to UZH and between its campuses every day. A new strategy aims to shape this mobility across all UZH campuses. -
The Biggest Ever Scientifica
Over the course of a week, the collaborative UZH and ETH science festival offers an ideal platform for introducing the wider public to the latest research projects. -
Sunflowers Make Invisible Disabilities Visible
Lanyards or wristbands decorated with sunflowers help people with invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses to signal that they may need support. -
A Global Spotlight on LGBTIQ+ Health
This week, experts from academia, LGBTIQ+ organizations and healthcare are coming together at the University of Zurich for a global research project. -
Between the Olympics and the Lecture Hall
Triathlete and UZH alumna Nicola Spirig discusses pressure, the value of setbacks and how law school provided a crucial counterbalance. -
“Trust comes first”
UZH is tightening up its rules and guidelines around expense reporting, gifts and conflicts of interest. Interview with Daniel Hug, UZH’s Vice President Finances. -
Ronny Peterhans to Become New CIO of UZH
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. -
“Raising awareness of the power of language”
Even in the age of AI, it’s worth honing your language skills. The newly established Academic Communication Center offers just that, says Giorgio Iemmolo, head of the Language Center. -
Deeply Involved in Student Life
As co-heads of the VSUZH Impulsfabrik, Aneschka Berchtold and Chiara Wooldridge help students get their own projects and organizations off the ground. -
Universities as Democratic Anchors
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. -
Botanical Rarity in Full Bloom
Visitors to the Botanical Garden are currently being treated to a rare natural spectacle: the giant bromeliad is in bloom. -
Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual Harassment
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. -
A Window to the Future
With German language courses and selected lectures in many subject areas, the UZH’s Explore program helps refugees build a foundation for their future. -
CHF 75 Million for Science
The UZH Foundation raised a record CHF 75 million in third-party funding for the University of Zurich in 2025.