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The University of Zurich recognized outstanding achievements in the fields of research and innovation.
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Research at UZH

UZH offers excellent research conditions and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Current and prospective researchers can find all the information they need on the UZH portal for researchers.

UZH for Researchers

Obesity

Why is the world getting fatter? What role do genetics play in rising obesity? And how can overweight people get back on track?

Research News

26 Feb 2026

Start School Later, Sleep Longer, Learn Better

On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible ...

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26 Feb 2026

Global Warming Causes Cropland Areas to Shrink

The subtropics are particularly affected. Explore animated diagrams and interactive maps that ...

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17 Feb 2026

Bug-Born Breakthrough

Oliver Zerbe is working on an active substance that attacks pathogenic bacteria in a novel way ...

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11 Feb 2026

Acknowledge the Good

When we talk about morality, we tend to think about guilt, blame and punishment rather than ...

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10 Feb 2026

Tackling Global Challenges Together

A symposium held last week showcased the wide-ranging benefits of the strategic partnership ...

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5 Feb 2026

Innovative Researchers in the Spotlight

At the research gala Sparkling Research, Vice President Research Elisabeth Stark presented seven ...

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3 Feb 2026

A Feast for the Eyes

Since the advent of cinema, characters have been shown eating on screen. A culinary journey ...

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Ethics and Integrity

Ancient Texts

Interdisciplinarity

Tests at the phonetics laboratory

Research Funding

Young researchers at work

Technologies and Knowledge Transfer

Xenoscope

Excellence

Math equations

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