Social Cohesion http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/focus/social-cohesion.html “Democracy Relies on People Speaking Out” http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Helen-Keller.html Law professor Helen Keller specializes in human rights and the separation of powers. She’s also taking part in Allianz der letzten Demokratien at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Helen-Keller.html Matthias von Hartz 2026-08-12T22:00:00Z Sunflowers Make Invisible Disabilities Visible http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/sunflower.html Lanyards or wristbands decorated with sunflowers help people with invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses to signal that they may need support. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/sunflower.html 2026-06-28T22:00:00Z New Research Center to Improve Support for War-Affected Children in Ukraine http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html The center, operated by the Nadija Research Foundation, will investigate the long-term effects of war on children’s mental health. UZH’s Michael Schaepman will serve as the foundation's chair. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html 2026-06-23T22:00:00Z A Level Playing Field for All http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/meritocracy.html 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/meritocracy.html Thomas Gull; translation: Jane Catterall 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z Dominance-Oriented Views of Masculinity Widespread Among Young Men http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html 2026-06-15T22:00:00Z Unexpected Digital Flexibility in Monasteries 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 Helping Those Left Behind 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 Victims’ Background Shapes Perceptions of Police Violence http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html 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. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html 2026-03-25T23:00:00Z Acknowledge the Good http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pascale-willemsen-praise.html When we talk about morality, we tend to think about guilt, blame and punishment rather than praise, says philosopher Pascale Willemsen. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pascale-willemsen-praise.html Text: Simona Ryser, Translation: Gena Olson 2026-02-10T23:00:00Z