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The Irene M. Staehelin Foundation is funding two new professorships

Thanks to a generous donation from the Irene M. Staehelin Foundation, the University of Zurich can expand its research on discrimination and violence against women. The funds will allow two professorships and a research center to be established.

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Media quality: SRG does not displace private news media

The Yearbook Quality of the Media 2024 of the Research Center for the Public Sphere and Society (fög) has been published. The fög media research fund is a fund of the UZH Foundation and researches, thanks to donations, media change.

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[Translate to English:] Gehört der Kopf zum Reiter? Bruchstücke des Kulturerbes des Königtums Benin liegen in über 130 Museen in der ganzen Welt verstreut. Die Ausstellung ‘Benin verpflichtet’ am Völkerkundemuseum UZH (2024/2025) beschäftigt sich mit dem Umgang von geraubtem Kulturerbe in der eigenen Sammlung. Foto: Kathrin Leuenberger, 2024

New exhibition «Benin obliges» at the Ethnographic Museum UZH

Does the head belong to the rider? Fragments of the cultural heritage of the kingdom of Benin are scattered in museums around the world. The exhibition «Benin Dues» at Ethnographic Museum UZH is about dealing with looted royal treasures.

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Elisabeth Stark: «University research is like the Olympics»

How does the University of Zurich attract young researchers and how are research projects prioritized? Find out what makes UZH a unique research institution in our interview with Elisabeth Stark.

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In focus: Learning how to use artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) permeates our everyday lives. It also poses new challenges for university teaching and research. How are AI tools such as ChatGPT used in research and teaching, and what new skills are required to use them?

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Annual magazine #11: New inspiration for the heart and mind

What is currently driving research and science? Our new annual magazine "Inspiratio" takes you on a journey through the world of research. We hope you enjoy reading it!

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UZH-LGT foundation conference focused on creating forward-looking benefits

What are the characteristics of a modern foundation? Where is the foundation sector heading, and what challenges does it face? These and other topics were discussed at the foundation conference at UZH last May.

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In focus: Exciting minds and their outstanding research

As a comprehensive research university, UZH benefits from its own diversity. But how is this reflected in day-to-day research? As a representative of the many outstanding researchers at UZH, one personality from each faculty and their excellent research topic…

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Towards lifelong learning: Support Education

Whether in school, at work or at home: education never stops. The University of Zurich is committed to promoting education in all age groups with a variety of programs.

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Challenge Accepted: High-speed AI Drone Overtakes World-Champion Drone Racers

In a milestone for artificial intelligence (AI), the AI system “Swift”, designed by UZH researchers, has beaten the world champions in drone racing – a result that seemed unattainable just a few years ago. The AI-piloted drone was trained in a simulated…

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