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.
Events
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Working With Asia-Pacific, Not Just Studying It
Sau Kim Lum, Associate VP for Global Relations at NUS, and UZH historian Martin Dusinberre explain why meaningful cooperation requires more than observing the region from afar. -
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. -
AI as a Resource and Challenge
How can we maintain mental health in our AI-driven world of work? Interview with UZH professor of psychology Laurenz L. Meier. -
How AI Can Learn Better
Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems have difficulty understanding complex relationships. Benjamin Grewe wants to change this and draws his inspiration from biology. -
Imagine Lake Zurich Filled With Diamonds
Sustainability is no longer just nice-to-have, it’s a concrete call to action. The UZH Sustainable event showcased how the University of Zurich is answering this call. -
Innovative Researchers in the Spotlight
At the research gala Sparkling Research, Vice President Research Elisabeth Stark presented seven awards for outstanding achievements in the fields of research and innovation. -
“We’re watching”
Last week, Vice President Elisabeth Stark weighed in on a panel discussion about preventing abuses of power at the university. -
Sleepless in Dübendorf
Students spent 30 hours working meticulously on business ideas for space. The Starlab Space Mission Hackathon shows the level of networking that goes into UZH’s commitment to supporting cooperation between research and industry in the aerospace sector. -
A Shared Future for Israelis and Palestinians
For peaceful coexistence, dialogue and greater mutual understanding are crucial. This was the conclusion of a lively discussion on the topic at UZH. -
Semester Awards for 68 Students
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. -
Beyond Women’s Hearts
Heart attack symptoms, disease risks, drug responses: our understanding of gender- and sex-specific differences in medicine is growing. -
A Celebration of Collaborative Research Down Under
The first UQ-UZH Symposium highlighted research and teaching collaboration ranging from healthy longevity and transnational organized crime to global history. -
Bringing Japan and Switzerland Closer Together
A dialogue event series with Swiss and Japanese scholars created a unique platform to explore and discuss the impact of artificial intelligence. -
Think Big
How can Switzerland continue to grow as a leading hub for science-based innovation? High-profile leaders from the economy, science and politics gathered at an event organized by the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation at UZH to discuss this challenge. -
Schrödinger’s Legacy
One hundred years ago, the foundations of quantum mechanics were laid at the UZH, among other places, enabling numerous technological innovations. -
Zwingli, God and UZH
Five centuries since Huldrych Zwingli’s Bible study classes in Grossmünster, the church’s influence has declined. What’s the impact of theology on today’s society? -
The Will for Peace
A recent panel discussion at UZH brought together voices from academia, diplomacy and humanitarian aid to explore how peace might be possible in a divided world – and what role scientists and researchers can play. -
Back to the Roots
Knowledge of medicinal plants is communicated differently in African countries. A special exhibition at the Botanical Garden sheds light on traditional medicine in Uganda. -
Advocating Bold Research in Turbulent Times
UZH celebrated its 192nd birthday and presented 26 honors at this year’s Dies academicus. Councilor of States Tiana Angelina Moser delivered the keynote address and spoke about the relationship between science and politics.