Arts and Social Sciences
“Evolving Language”, healthy aging or social networks: The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences comprises more than 30 institutes, seminars and centers of competence with researchers examining questions of relevance for modern life, as well as exploring the history, traditions and culture of the past.
News From Our Research
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“I just want a little bit of peace”
What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland?
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Helping Those Left Behind
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
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Early Institutional Care Lowers Life Expectancy
A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person
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History Set in Stone
Inscriptions from the Hellenistic and Roman periods are rich sources of information about life in ancient times. Databases make them available for
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Sacrifice Before the Cataclysm: The Aromas of Pompeii’s Household Altars
An international research team investigated ash residues from incense burners. The substances they discovered show that Pompeii was part of a global
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Victims’ Background Shapes Perceptions of Police Violence
Police violence is judged differently depending on who is affected. When people with an immigrant background are targeted, abusive police actions are
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Rebalancing the Tax Burden
There’s no easy way to achieve fair taxation. It takes a bundle of pragmatic measures to close loopholes, minimize false incentives, and tax work and
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Zurich
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Rämistrasse 69
CH-8001 Zurich