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The University of Zurich facilitates opportunities for truly global dialogues by strengthening exchange and collaboration between science, technology, business and society.
On December 3, UZH hosted the inaugural event of its newly launched event series “UZH Science for Diplomacy”. This event series is an initiative aimed at bridging the worlds of science and diplomacy. Under the subtopic “A closer look at Switzerland”, experts and diplomatic representatives explored pressing issues such as neutrality, democratic transformation, and inequality, offering fresh perspectives on Switzerland's global role.
The US-based University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has officially joined the global univesity network Universitas 21 (U21) network as of 1 October 2024. The U21 network now comprises more than 20 countries spanning six continents. This further strengthens the global reach and cooperation potential of the diverse network.
This week, the University of Zurich (UZH) welcomed Elizabeth Day, the Australian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, in a visit that highlighted the strong ties between Switzerland and Australia’s higher education landscape, championed by the strategic partnership between UZH and the University of Queensland (UQ). Ambassador Day's visit marks a continued commitment to cross-border cooperation in research and education.
Just one day after the U.S. presidential election, UZH and Asia Society Switzerland hosted the second State of Asia Address in the historic UZH Aula Magna. Adam Tooze, Professor at the Columbia University, leading thinker and author of several renowned books, delivered a broad assessment on the key issues and challenges facing Asia today, provided a view into the future of the region, and analyzed the implications of the U.S. election results for Asia.
The Swiss-Korean Life Science Week 2024 united researchers from Korea and UZH to delve into innovations in digital health, personalized medicine, and the One Health approach.
The Switzerland-Japan Economic Forum 2024, held in Tokyo and organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, brought together business leaders, policymakers, and academics to discuss shared economic interests and challenges, with a particular focus on biodiversity's role towards a nature-positive economy. UZH President Michael Schaepman contributed with a keynote address and participated in a panel discussion.
On September 13, the University of Zurich (UZH) launched «Explore» –Academic Orientation Program for Refugees at UZH», welcoming 26 participants to its campus. This program, a part of UZH’s Global Strategy 2030, underscores UZH’s commitment to societal responsibility.
The University of Zurich (UZH) welcomed the French Ambassador to Switzerland, H.E. Marion Paradas, to discuss ways to strengthen existing collaborations and explore new opportunities with French research and educational institutions.
During her inaugural visit to UZH, H.E. Aoife McGarry, Ambassador of Ireland to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, engaged in an insightful exchange with UZH President Michael Schaepman and other representatives of the university, discussing possible ways of strengthening collaboration between UZH and Irish research institutions.
Her Excellency Karin Mössenlechner, the Dutch Ambassador, recently met with UZH President Michael Schaepman and a group of UZH researchers for a bilateral exchange. This inaugural visit marks a significant milestone in further strengthening the collaboration between UZH and Dutch institutions, underscoring the continued importance of international partnerships in research and education.
UZH welcomed the Italian Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Consul General Mario Baldi and Scientific Attaché Dr. Luca Valenziano to discuss current collaborations and explore new opportunities with Italian academic and research institutions.
Air strikes on university buildings, electricity cuts and the loss of students and staff members are some of the challenges that Ukrainian universities are facing today. Last week, a delegation from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University visited UZH to discuss collaboration options in research and teaching.
Participants, volunteer students, and staff members of the “START! Study – University Integration Program at UZH” celebrated the successful completion of the academic year 2023/2024 and the end of the pilot project. UZH will continue to support the integration of refugee students into Swiss higher education with the new program “Explore – Academic Orientation Program for Refugees at UZH”.
UZH has welcomed 300 delegates to Zurich for the three-day Una Europa General Assembly. Centered on the theme “One Earth, One Future”, this gathering highlighted a commitment to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration among universities and other partners. Una Europa is an alliance of 11 European research-intensive universities, including UZH.
UZH has welcomed a delegation from the University of Queensland, strengthening their strategic partnership established in 2021. The visit included the signing of an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding and the Student Exchange Agreement, emphasizing the enduring and robust partnership between the two institutions and their unwavering commitment to academic collaboration.
UZH has long-standing relationships with several leading Swedish universities. On this occasion, UZH President Michael Schaepman welcomed Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser to UZH.
The concept of a European Degree emerges from a rise in joint study programs initiated by European university alliances, featuring curricula from multiple universities and culminating in a joint qualification. In a recent interview conducted by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), Annika Martin from UZH's Teaching Development Office provided valuable insight into the ED-AFFICHE pilot project.
Since its inception in 2018, the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week has emerged as the annual flagship event of the Swiss Embassy to the Republic Korea. For the second consecutive year, researchers from UZH have taken center stage with their work on “Digital Trust” in the areas of blockchain and democracy studies.
To discuss initiatives strengthening collaborations in research, innovation and education with Indian partners, UZH welcomed Mridul Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. The visit underlines the good relations between India and Switzerland in the field of science and technology, which are also supported by a formal agreement signed in 2003.
A high-level delegation from Japan's blockchain sector has visited UZH to learn about Switzerland's approach to blockchain policies and regulation. The delegation consisted of politicians and representatives of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) and the Parliamentary Federation for Blockchain of the Japanese Parliament, highlighting the significant interest in Swiss blockchain initiatives.
Roger Dubach, an expert in digital legal issues and deputy director in the Directorate of International Law at FDFA in Bern, who is appointed Swiss Ambassador to Japan, held discussions on digital issues and on the higher education landscape in Switzerland and Japan.
This week, university leadership from Freie Universität Berlin (FU) and the University of Zurich (UZH) met in Zurich to deepen their strategic partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation. The meeting served as an important platform for reviewing current developments at the University of Zurich, fostering an open dialog on regional studies, and discussing responsible internationalization.
The University of Zurich (UZH) is set to embark on a significant academic journey by joining the Una Europa Joint Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (BAES) from 2025. This initiative aims to provide students with a holistic educational experience that embraces various European cultures and academic fields.
U.S. institutions are among UZH's most important partners in research and development. To foster academic exchange, the President visited important cooperation partners with a group of scientists. The thematic focus was on the areas of global change and biodiversity.
The iPS Symposium 2024 at UZH has brought together leading researchers and industry specialists from Switzerland and Kyoto University in Japan to discuss advancements and future prospects in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). These cells have a significant potential for regenerative medicine and therapeutic applications.
A UZH delegation, led by UZH President Michael Schaepman, has visited the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) in Washington D.C. The objective of the visit was to expand research collaborations in the areas of biodiversity, environmental ethics, remote sensing, and sustainability.
During the “China Crossroads” lecture series at Swissnex in Shanghai, UZH researchers Lena Kaufmann and Daniel Kübler presented their perspectives on the complexities of rural migration in China and the state of democracy in the world.
The visit of British Ambassador James Squire has reinforced the academic and research bonds between the UK and UZH.
The “Transnational Organized Crime” seminar series, addressing Bachelor and Master students, and jointly organized by UZH, the University of Queensland, and the University of Vienna, has successfully concluded.
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UZH maintains close ties with the World Health Organization. In a speech at UZH, the WHO’s chief scientist Sir Jeremy Farrar appealed for more social cohesion. For Farrar, universities have an important role to play here.
Daniel Kübler, Professor of Democracy and Public Governance at UZH and Co-Director of the Swiss Center for Democracy Studies, shared insights into the most recent “World of Referendums” report with Australian interlocutors over breakfast at the Swiss Embassy in Canberra, Australia.
UZH has hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a formal agreement outlining the cooperative framework between the German state Baden-Württemberg and the Canton of Zurich.
At Una Europa’s first public discussion in Switzerland, the leaders of the universities of Zurich, Leiden and Edinburgh were all in agreement: the academic, organizational and financial independence of universities must be fiercely defended against attempts to exert external influence.
UZH President Michael Schaepman and UZH Space Hub representatives met with Sony's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Hiroaki Kitano, and Strategic Planning Manager, Matthias Frey, to discuss potential collaborations in space technology and science.
The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, held from 15 to 19 January 2024 under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”, marked a significant milestone for global collaboration and innovation. Known for conversations about global issues, the 54th Annual Meeting saw active participation from UZH, contributing to this year's summit.
Research meets art: UZH is currently presenting the "Mirror of Nature: Biodiversity through the Lens of Technology and Art" exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai.
“Ag tōgāil ollscoil don todhchaī” – this is Irish and stands for “building the university of the future”. Representatives of UZH, together with members of ten other universities have gathered to work towards this goal at the biannual Una Europa General Assembly, hosted by the University College Dublin (UCD).
The LERU Research Policy Group focuses on research and innovation policy matters. In its recent meeting hosted by the University of Zurich, the group addressed the implications of participating in the "Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment" (CoARA), an initiative that was fromed in 2022 to reform research evolution.
UZH has successfully concluded its participation in Una.Resin, a significant three-year project that started in February 2021 with EU funding.
What is the current “State of Asia”? Singaporean Diplomat and Academic Bilahari Kausikan delivered his insights in a compelling keynote address that was held at UZH in collaboration with Asia Society Switzerland.
The University of Zurich is delighted to host Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the newest member to the university network Universitas 21. During the visit, the two universities discussed ways to build on the institutions’ similarities and existing links.
A team of Swiss and Indian researchers active in the research of antimicrobial resistance has initiated the Indo-Swiss AMR Innovation Dialogue. Supported by Swissnex in India, the vision is to identify areas of collaboration and find common ground for innovative projects.
How is AI influencing urban life? During the public event “Cities in the Age of AI: Digital Twins or Digital Fiends”, hosted by Swissnex in San Francisco and held in collaboration with ETH, UZH researcher Ning Wang, presented her insights into the ethical and technological dimensions of AI's impact on urban development.
Companies are redefining where, when, and how they work, while looking to retain the best possible candidates in a contested talent pool. The China-Europe Talent Forum 2023 brought together experts at the intersection of research, education, business and technology, including UZH President Michael Schaepman and Jochen Menges, UZH expert for leadership in the future of work.
UZH maintains robust connections with Chinese universities and research institutes through international networks and bilateral collaborations. It was an honor to host a delegation led by Prof. Qihuang Gong, President of Peking University (PKU), to UZH. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for strengthening existing collaborations.
Diversity and Inclusion took center stage a group of over 50 dedicated Human Resources and Professional Staff members representing the 11 Una Europa Universities convened at the University of Bologna for the Una Europa Staff Week.
UZH researchers, Ning Wang and Adrian Künzler, participated in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils, which took place from 16 to 18 October 2023 in Dubai.
The Swiss-Korean Life Science Initiative recently hosted its 10th symposium in Seoul, featuring two UZH researchers who shared insights into the latest developments in cancer treatment and the study of childhood brain disorders. With sessions on gene-based diagnostics, future therapeutics, and cognitive enhancement, the Swiss-Korean Life Science Symposium 2023 offered a wealth of life science knowledge, fostering exchange between Korean and Swiss scientists.
Government, academic and business leaders from Japan and Switzerland gathered at the Switzerland-Japan Economic Forum 2023 in Tokyo to explore the critical role of innovation promotion. UZH Vice President Christian Schwarzenegger shared his expertise on the Swiss ecosystem and the UZH Innovation Hub, a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship at Switzerland’s largest university.
What if we used the data from our smart watches paired with artificial intelligence to improve healthy aging? This novel approach was presented at the UZH Healthy Longevity Center by Visiting Fellow Dr. Kana Eguchi from the University of Kyoto (KU).
In an ongoing project funded by the UZH Global Strategy and Partnership Funding Scheme, an international team of researchers from UZH, in partnership with Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo, has pioneered a method to show how plants respond to changes in their environments.
Representatives of the Délégation culturelle et économique de Taipei in Bern visited UZH to renew a Memorandum of Understanding.
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The University of Zurich (UZH) is hosting the first-ever U21 Researcher Engagement Meeting. This event provides a forum for UZH and the Universitas 21 (U21) network, an international network of research-intensive universities, to refine strategies and enhance research collaboration impact.
What is it like to be a member of the Japanese imperial household and a scholar in art history at the same time? Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa spoke about this question as well as her research focus on reproduction of mural wall paintings with Buddhist icons during the latest edition of the Japan Lecture Series, organized by the Europe Institute at the University of Zurich and the Swiss-Japanese Society.
UZH and the University of Glasgow jointly hosted a symposium in synthetic biology.
Chilean Ambassador to Switzerland, Frank Tressler, and a delegation of the Kawésqar people attended the Official Ceremony of the "Ko Aswál – The Next Day" exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum of UZH.
The Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, Elizabeth Louisa Day, met with UZH President Michael Schaepman. Australian universities belong to the most important research and education partners of UZH.
UZH President Michael Schaepman met with Her Excellency Iryna Venediktova, Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland. Since Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, UZH has been providing support for war-affected researchers and students.
The international university network Universitas 21 is growing: Universitas Gadjah Mada, one of the leading research-focused universities in Indonesia, becomes a member as of 1 August 2023.
UZH and UniGE recently held a collaborative "Swiss Leadership & Diversity" summit at UZH. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from various fields, the two-day event aimed to explore the interaction of diversity and leadership.
UZH’s Faculty of Law has partnered with France's prestigious Université de Strasbourg to offer a comprehensive, English-taught, Double Degree Master's program with a strong focus on human rights.
Christian Schwarzenegger, Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information, and further UZH representatives met with His Excellency Mr. Chittipat Tongprasroeth, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Switzerland.
Ning Wang, ethicist and political scientist at UZH's Digital Society Initiative, has participated in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) “14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023” in China.
UZH Alumni Vancouver Chapter has officially launched, marking an exciting milestone in the global network of UZH alumni.
Participants of the “START! Study – University Integration Program at UZH” have gathered to celebrate the successful completion of the academic year 2022/2023. The program is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for refugees into Swiss higher education.
Professor Nancy Pachana is a visiting fellow from the University of Queensland (UQ), an important strategic partner of the University of Zurich. During her stay at the University of Zurich, she was based at the Healthy Aging Longevity Center (UCL), where she offered her expertise and perspective on Healthy Aging.
Representatives of the Antai College of Economics and Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong University visited UZH, exploring possible pathways of future collaborations.
The newly appointed Chinese Consul General to Zurich and Liechtenstein, Ms. Chen Yun, met with UZH President Michael Schaepman to discuss existing and potential future collaborations between universities in the People’s Republic of China and UZH.
The Japanese Ambassador to Switzerland, Yoshinori Fujiyama, paid a visit to Zurich’s university hub. The trilateral meeting with UZH President, Michael Schaepman, and his counterpart from ETH, Joël Mesot, reflects the growing ties in education, research, and innovation between the two largest Swiss universities and Japanese research institutions.
From 6 – 9 June 2023, the Una Europa family gathered at Universiteit Leiden for the alliance’s bi-annual General Assembly, this time themed “Una Europa Discoveries”. Many UZH colleagues participated in the various working meetings and networking events.
Swissnex in San Francisco, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, invites forward-thinking individuals in the fields of food, energy, and physical and digital cities from the UZH research community are invited to submit their projects for a program taking place from 7 to 9 November 2023, in San Francisco.
This month, the university of Zurich celebrates its one-year anniversary of joining the University Alliance Una Europa. In this context, the Una Europa Community at the University of Zurich (“CommUNAty”) came together to look back on this first year of membership.
Researchers from UZH, specializing in veterinary medicine, human medicine, and the natural sciences, have come together to establish Europe's inaugural university-based One Health Institute. Their collective mission is to explore the intricate connections between human, animal, and environmental health.
Icelandic Foreign Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir recently visited the University of Zurich (UZH) for a bilateral exchange with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and other Swiss representatives. UZH, known as the birthplace of the "Council of Europe" and Winston Churchill's historic Zurich Speech, was chosen as the ideal meeting location.
UZH presented pioneering projects in digital conservation and blockchain technologies at this year's Swiss-Korean Innovation Week in Seoul.
The University of Zurich (UZH) recently hosted the Swiss Anticipation Day of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA), emphasizing the significance of anticipatory science and diplomacy in creating sustainable solutions to global challenges.
Higher Education Institutions in Switzerland and around the globe are facing considerable societal, technological, and political challenges. UZH welcomed a delegation of academic leaders from Israel to discuss possible solutions to these challenges, foster collaboration, and facilitate knowledge sharing.
UZH and KU Leuven have expanded their existing partnership. The two universities signed a strategic partnership agreement on 13 May 2023 to further deepen their collaboration on all levels.
Europe's leading research universities have united at UZH for the Rectors' Assembly of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), fostering partnerships and tackling critical issues in European research.
The UZH Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics, for the second time, celebrated outstanding scholarly achievements at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels that contribute to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UZH Global Affairs recently visited Sydney to reconnect with alumni, partners, exchange students, and Swiss stakeholders, marking the first visit in almost four years.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the Republic of Korea. UZH welcomed Ambassador Chang Rok Keum on its premises to explore the potential for deepening the existing collaboration between UZH and Korea.
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UZH proudly announces the nomination of Ning Wang and Adrian Künzler as members of World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Councils. This prestigious recognition highlights their expertise and contributions to their respective fields.
UZH and Swissnex have signed a new mandate agreement that will shape their collaboration in promoting education, research, and innovation worldwide, while fostering international exchange and networks.
On his inaugural visit to UZH, US Ambassador Scott C. Miller highlighted the shared values of Switzerland and the USA as sister republics as well as the importance of the longstanding relationship in international politics, academia and beyond.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in the healthcare system, particularly in the use of data for decision-making. To prepare for future crises, a joint research team from UZH and the University of Geneva presented an innovative health data management approach to members of the Swiss Parliament.
Can AI be safely used in medicine? How do we ensure intellectual property rights when using AI? UZH researchers discussed pressing questions with Japanese academic leaders, scientists, and policymakers at the Swiss embassy in Tokyo mid-March.
What can artificial intelligence contribute to improve medical diagnoses? This was one of the topics of the joint symposium of UZH and Kyoto University, which ended successfully yesterday.
Digital governance, digital self-determination and digital health: Indian media representatives and academic policy makers visited UZH to learn more about UZH's Digital Society Initiative.
On the occasion of 60 years of Swiss-Korean bilateral relations, a group of South-Korean journalists visited UZH. They gained an insight into the multifaceted research of the largest university in Switzerland.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Australia is hiring! The internship is paid, full time, and lasts for 12 months starting mid-June 2023.
The European Higher Education sector is moving towards an unprecedented transnational university collaboration as a Europe-wide consortium of six university alliances has secured the European Commission’s support for the European Degree label. As a member of Una Europa, the University of Zurich is an integral part of it.
UZH welcomed ambassadors and representatives from EU embassies to Switzerland on its premises. The EU delegation held its regular meeting and later met with UZH President Michael Schaepman and Zurich’s Minister of Education, Silvia Steiner.
UZH has longstanding relationships with universities in Japan. It was therefore an honor to welcome Prof. Teruo Fuji, President of the University of Tokyo, and members of his staff to UZH at the end of January to explore opportunities for a deeper collaboration with the University of Tokyo.
Professor Abraham Bernstein and partners from UZH and the University of Queensland have received a Sinergia grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) totaling 2,4 million Swiss Francs for their interdisciplinary project.
Exciting news for the University of Zurich, as Emilio Dal Re – PhD candidate in economics – achieves global visibility as "Highly Commended" prize winner of the Universitas 21 Three Minutes Thesis Global Competition.
Senior Leaders and the Management team of the global network Universitas 21 gathered at the University of Zurich for an informal Get-Together to discuss the future of Higher Ed.
Humanitarian Affairs is a UN affiliated organisation which creates youth empowerment events and programs aiming that young people may lead the change in building a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.
SNSF and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement marks the start of a long-term cooperation between the two funding organizations.
Freie Universität Berlin offers scholarships for their Continuing Education Program in Fall 2022.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan is hiring!
Earlier this month we had the opportunity to help facilitate the visit of a delegation from Swissnex at UZH's NCCR Evolving Language.
To reflect the aspiration of UZH’s global vision, the former “International Relations Office” is changing its name to “Global Affairs”.
This year the city of Leiden (Netherlands) as European City of Science will host the 10th edition of the EuroScience Open Forum.
With the goal of facilitating cooperation in the framework of their strategic partnership, University of Zurich (UZH) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) have established a joint seed money funding scheme.
On 1 September 2021, the Presidents and VPs of Freie Universität Berlin (FU) and University of Zurich (UZH) as well as researchers and staff of both universities met in Berlin.
The Digitalisation Initiative of the Canton of Zurich (DIZH) aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Canton of Zurich as a location for research and development.
The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) starts the second round of its Excellence Program at the University of Zurich in the fall semester 2021. PhD candidates from around the world are invited to apply.
Since mid-December 2017 the University of Zurich and the University of Geneva are officially strategic partners. In this context, a Joint Funding Scheme for Research and Teaching between the University of Zurich and the University of Geneva is launched once a year with funding of up to CHF 60'000 per project.
With the goal of facilitating cooperation in the framework of their strategic partnership, University of Zurich (UZH) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) have established a joint seed money funding scheme.
In August Christian Simm, the founder of the Swiss swissnex network in the United States, took over as the Head of the International Relations Office. In this interview he explains why he believes UZH could be doing a lot to gain greater international influence and recognition.
The University of Zurich and Kyoto University are entering into a strategic partnership. Japan’s second-oldest university and UZH are stepping up their cooperation in research and teaching and increasing efforts to support junior academics.
The UZH International Summer Schools for Bachelor’s and Master’s students from around the world are taking place for the third time. This year they are taking place entirely online. Students from 54 different universities will learn about Switzerland, blockchain and more.
Joining Forces: The University of Zurich and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin are entering into a strategic partnership. This will enable Zurich and Berlin to step up cooperation in medical research and teaching. The first joint priority area is digitalization in medicine.
