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Sparkling Research

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

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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2 Feb 2026

One-Third of Young People Become Physically Aggressive Toward Their Parents

Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than many might believe. ...

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2 Feb 2026

The Mind Doctor

Rwandan psychologist Celestin Mutuyimana studies how societies can overcome historical trauma – ...

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30 Jan 2026

Muons and Childhood Cancer

The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in ...

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30 Jan 2026

New AI Tool Improves Treatment of Cancer Patients after Heart Attack

Researchers have developed an AI-based tool that combines cancer-related and traditional ...

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28 Jan 2026

The World Is Getting Fatter

We eat too much and move too little. Physiologist Thomas Lutz and obesity specialist Philipp ...

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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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