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Generous Donation for Research on Violence against Women

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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According to the fög study, competitive thinking between private and public news media is unfounded. (Image: UZH)

fög: Yearbook Quality of the Media 2024

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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“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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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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Eye-tracking glasses for linguistic research

UZH researchers are creating a large-scale multilingual reading corpus where eye gaze data from readers in many languages will be made available for research.

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[Translate to English:] Leuchtbirne mit einem Pfeil, das Unternehmertum symbolisiert.

Getting Brilliant Ideas Market-Ready

Seven early-career researchers were awarded UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships this year. These and other programs at UZH are made possible by donations from private individuals, foundations and companies.

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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 Foundation Brain Diseases Award 2024

Once again this year, the University of Zurich is honoring three young researchers for their work in the field of brain research. Follow the award ceremony and the presentations of the winning projects live on site or from home.

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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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