Tag der Lehre

The annual “Tag der Lehre” (Day of Excellence in Teaching) brings together the whole UZH teaching community to celebrate innovative teaching with inspiring workshops, exhibitions, discussions and input on current trends in teaching.

Next Tag der Lehre on 29 October 2025

The “Tag der Lehre” takes place every year in late October or early November. All instructors and students at UZH are invited, and teaching staff from other universities are also very welcome. The “Tag der Lehre” has been held since 2009 and underscores the importance of innovative teaching at the University of Zurich. You can find more information about the program on the “Tag der Lehre” website.
Tag der Lehre Website

Launch of the Teaching Award Survey

The annual “Tag der Lehre” also marks the launch of the Teaching Award nomination survey involving all UZH students. Over a two- to three-week period, all students at UZH can nominate their favorite instructors for the Teaching Award for the following year. The UZH Teaching Award is presented every year at the end of April at the “Dies academicus” – the celebration of the founding of UZH.
UZH Teaching Award

Photo Gallery “Tag der Lehre” 2024

Opening of the day in the Lichthof. (Pictures: Sebastian Wagner)
Poster exhibition in the Lichthof.
Workshop ‘Self-study areas and student journeys: map, compass and travel guide in one’.
Panel discussion ‘Shaping student journeys with curricular tricks’.
Keynote speech ‘Shaping Student Journeys’ with 2024 Teaching Award winner Prof. Dr Marc Thommen.
Network lunch in the Lichthof.
Workshop ‘Game-based Learning as an Element of Curriculum Design’.
Panel discussion ‘Study success – how diverse can it be?’
Celebration in honour of the semester prize winners and teaching certificate recipients.
Final drinks reception in the Lichthof.