You’ve Guessed It!

The UZH Summer Quiz took participants on a journey through fascinating research: from sleep-deprived saliva and well-rested teenagers to NASA signals and quantum worlds, all the way to heat-resistant beans, religious chatbots, and smoke offerings in Pompeii. There was even a detour to Antarctica – probably the most pleasant stop, given the scorching temperatures. In short: 13 questions, plenty of UZH knowledge, and proof that research is good for flashes of inspiration even as one heat wave chases the next.

The winners of the summer quiz were selected at random and have already been notified. They can look forward to receiving a UZH hoodie, a water bottle or a beach towel. In a short interview, one of the winners shares how and where she spent her vacation:

Did you go on vacation this summer? If so, where did you go?

Lea Kostiza: I was on the Dutch island of Texel with my boyfriend, where I was able to relax perfectly with birdwatching, biking and reading.

How are you coping with the current heat?

In my spare time, you’ll find me in cooler places like museums or in the woods – unless I’m drinking iced coffee in my darkened apartment or going for a morning swim in the Limmat.

How will you use your quiz prize, a UZH hoodie?

For now, it’s a reminder of cooler days to come. I’m sure I’ll wear this cozy and stylish hoodie often, both on and off campus.

Lea Kostiza works in Student Services at UZH.