http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews.html 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/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/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/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/news/2026/ronny-peterhans-cio.html 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/ronny-peterhans-cio.html UZH Communications 2026-05-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fiinancial-integrity.html 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fiinancial-integrity.html Interview: David Werner 2026-05-19T22:00:00Z 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/news/2026/academic-communication-center.html 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/academic-communication-center.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-05-18T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/aneschka-chiara-portrait.html As co-heads of the VSUZH Impulsfabrik, Aneschka Berchtold and Chiara Wooldridge help students get their own projects and organizations off the ground. Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/aneschka-chiara-portrait.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-05-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/karin-stueber-portrait.html As a linguist and chairwoman of the board of directors of a car wholesaler, Karin Stüber manages to juggle a wide variety of roles. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/karin-stueber-portrait.html Text: Simona Ryser; translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z 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 http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the antibody therapy works: new nerve fibers were found to form functional connections once again. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/dies-academicus-2026.html 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. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/dies-academicus-2026.html Thomas Gull 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html UZH has awarded honorary doctorates to Svetlana Alexievich, Catherine Housecroft, Ingeborg Schwenzer, Klaus Merz, Phanish Puranam, Chong Yap Seng and John Bonagura. Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland? Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wellbeing-children.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/social-decline-and-right-wing-parties.html 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. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/social-decline-and-right-wing-parties.html Theo von Däniken; translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis.html Visitors to the Botanical Garden are currently being treated to a rare natural spectacle: the giant bromeliad is in bloom. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis.html Caroline Weckerle 2026-05-04T22:00:00Z