Our Global Activities https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities.html UZH at the 2026 Swiss-Korean Innovation Week: Exploring the Universe Across Scales https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-at-the-2026-Swiss-Korean-Innovation-Week--Exploring-the-Universe-Across-Scales.html From June 9 to 13, 2026, the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week (SKIW) brought together researchers, innovators, diplomats, and industry representatives in Seoul to explore new opportunities for collaboration between Switzerland and South Korea.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-at-the-2026-Swiss-Korean-Innovation-Week--Exploring-the-Universe-Across-Scales.html Raphael Kunz 2026-06-10T22:00:00Z Leading House Asia Pacific Launch Event https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Leading-House-Launch-Event-8-June-2026.html A high-caliber audience from academia, politics, and diplomacy gathered in Bern to mark the launch of the Leading House Asia Pacific, hosted by the University of Zurich (UZH). Held at the Hotel Bellevue Palace, the event highlighted Switzerland’s growing collaboration with the region and showcased funding opportunities aimed at strengthening research, education, and innovation partnerships.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Leading-House-Launch-Event-8-June-2026.html Raphael Kunz 2026-06-07T22:00:00Z Global Engagement: Welcoming the Director-General of UNESCO to Zurich https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Global-Engagement-in-Action--Welcoming-the-Director-General-of-UNESCO-to-Zurich.html The University of Zurich, together with colleagues from ETH Zurich, welcomed the Director-General of UNESCO for a high-level discussion on strengthening collaboration between science, policy, and society. The visit highlighted the role of universities in sharing knowledge, supporting responsible innovation, and addressing global challenges through open international cooperation.

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Global-Engagement-in-Action--Welcoming-the-Director-General-of-UNESCO-to-Zurich.html Tiffany Merz-Cheok 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z Rethinking Democracy in Times of Crisis https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Rethinking-Democracy-in-Times-of-Crisis.html How do democratic systems, and in particular consensus democracies such as Switzerland and Germany, function in times of crisis? Where do their strengths become visible, and where do their limits emerge?

These questions framed the event “Rethinking Democracy: Responses to the Challenges of Our Time”, hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Berlin in collaboration with the University of Zurich (UZH).

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Rethinking-Democracy-in-Times-of-Crisis.html Tiffany Merz-Cheok 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z Improving Quality of Life: The University of Zurich and Kyoto University Deepen Their Strategic Partnership at the 2026 Joint Symposium https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-ku-symposium-2026.html From 4 to 6 February, the University of Zurich (UZH) hosted a visiting delegation from Kyoto University (KU) for another joint UZH–KU Symposium. Held under the theme “Improving Quality of Life – What We Can Learn From Each Other,” the three-day event brought together researchers and university leaders to explore how interdisciplinary collaboration can advance wellbeing in a rapidly changing world.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:28:35 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-ku-symposium-2026.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2026-02-10T12:28:35Z UZH Welcomes Université Paris-Saclay to Universitas 21 https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/universite-paris-saclay-joins-u21-network-2026.html Université Paris-Saclay has joined Universitas 21 (U21) as of 1 February 2026, becoming the 31st member of this global network spanning 19 countries. For the University of Zurich (UZH), this expansion creates fresh opportunities for partnerships that equip students and staff to thrive in an interconnected academic landscape.  

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/universite-paris-saclay-joins-u21-network-2026.html Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z Windows to the Future: Refugees Find Orientation and Structure through UZH’s Explore Program https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/explore.html In September 2025, 28 refugees started the Explore program at the University of Zurich (UZH). Over two semesters, they take intensive German courses, attend lectures across disciplines and participate in study-related information sessions. The program offers them a realistic view of university life, helps them improve their German, and integrates them into academic routines at UZH.  

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:11:52 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/explore.html 2026-01-27T10:11:52Z Swiss–UK University Leadership Dialogue: UZH Hosts Roundtable on the Future of Fundamental Research https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/swiss-uk-university-leadership-dialogue-2026.html Against the backdrop of shifting research priorities and growing geopolitical complexity, university leaders from Switzerland and the United Kingdom met at the University of Zurich (UZH) for a high-level dialogue on the future of fundamental research.  

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/swiss-uk-university-leadership-dialogue-2026.html Thurka Sinnathurai​ & Carmen Richard 2026-01-18T23:00:00Z Inspiring Action through Immersive Science Communication: UZH Glaciologist Visits Canada https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-glaciologist-visits-Canada-2025.html This November, UZH geographer and glaciologist Andreas Linsbauer attended a symposium in Banff and met with faculty and students at six universities in Western Canada. At several panels and lectures, Linsbauer discussed how storytelling and immersive science communication can drive public engagement and inspire climate action.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-glaciologist-visits-Canada-2025.html Rachael Torkar & Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2025-12-16T23:00:00Z UZH Hosts Visit from ASEAN Committee to Strengthen Partnerships in Southeast Asia https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/ASEAN-Committee-visit-3-December-2025.html UZH President Michael Schaepman welcomed high-level representatives from the ASEAN Committee in Switzerland to showcase the impact of our research and education partnerships with Southeast Asia and explore future opportunities for collaboration.

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/ASEAN-Committee-visit-3-December-2025.html Tina Schilbach 2025-12-02T23:00:00Z UZH Welcomes Representatives from Kosovo and North Macedonia https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/west-balkan-embassies-visit.html The embassies of the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia visited the University of Zurich (UZH) for an insightful exchange with UZH President Michael Schaepman and representatives from across the university.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:52:29 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/west-balkan-embassies-visit.html Sophie Nakajima 2025-11-19T08:52:29Z Australian Ambassador Visits UZH to Discuss Future Collaboration https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/australia-ambassador-visit-2025.html This week, the President of the University of Zurich (UZH) Michael Schaepman and UZH Global Affairs hosted the Ambassador of Australia to Switzerland, Elizabeth Day, for an exchange on potential research collaboration between Australia and Switzerland.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/australia-ambassador-visit-2025.html Sophie Nakajima 2025-11-11T23:00:00Z Connection over confrontation: Southeast Asia at the crossroads https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/state-of-asia-address-2025.html How can middle powers shape Asia's future in a post-hegemonic world? That was the central question posed by Pita Limjaroenrat, Thailand's former Prime Minister-designate, at the State of Asia Address on 5 November 2025. Hosted jointly by the University of Zurich (UZH) and Asia Society Switzerland, his keynote examined Southeast Asia's perspective in a rapidly transforming geopolitical landscape. 

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/state-of-asia-address-2025.html Tiffany Merz-Cheok & Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2025-11-04T23:00:00Z South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Visits UZH https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/south-african-minister-visit-2025.html Minister Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, visited the University of Zurich on 31 October to exchange with UZH's Blockchain Center on the strong ongoing collaborations in research and student exchange programs. The visit aimed to find ways to deepen the engagement between UZH and South African universities.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/south-african-minister-visit-2025.html Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2025-10-30T23:00:00Z Australia: Harvesting Success and Planting New Seeds https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/australia-harvesting-success-and-planting-new-seeds-2025.html "What unites the University of Zurich and the University of Queensland is a common commitment to excellent research, based on curiosity and collaboration driven by you—our researchers and students," said Michael Schaepman, President of UZH, in his welcoming address to the first symposium organized by the two institutions in Brisbane, Australia, last week.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/australia-harvesting-success-and-planting-new-seeds-2025.html Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2025-10-12T22:00:00Z UZH Builds Bridges with Japan on Shared Values https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/building-bridges-with-japan-2025.html University of Zurich (UZH) researchers and Japanese experts came together last week to seek answers to one of our era's most pressing questions: “How do we ensure AI serves humanity?” In two events co-organized by UZH, at the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo and in the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts gathered to exchange on how AI is reshaping society, how best to govern its use, and the importance of cross-cultural and cross-sector exchange.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/building-bridges-with-japan-2025.html Raphael Kunz & Aspasia Daskalopoulou 2025-10-05T22:00:00Z Strengthening Ties in Korea https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/strengthening-ties-in-korea-2025.html In 2023, Switzerland and the Republic of Korea celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations, marking a milestone in a partnership built on respect, innovation and collaboration. The Swiss education, research and innovation sector is closely linked with that of Korea through joint projects and annual exchange platforms such as the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week. Building on this momentum, a UZH delegation visited Korea to strengthen ties and explore new opportunities.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/strengthening-ties-in-korea-2025.html Leslie Reinhard 2025-09-25T22:00:00Z UZH Launches the Second Edition of «Explore» – Academic Orientation Program for Refugees https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-Launches-the-Second-Edition-of-%C2%ABExplore%C2%BB-%E2%80%93-Academic-Orientation-Program-for-Refugees-.html On September 5, the University of Zurich (UZH) launched the second edition of «Explore» – Academic Orientation Porgram for Refugees at UZH, welcoming 27 participants to ist campuses. This Programm, a part of UZH's Global Startegy 2030 undercovers UZH's Commitment to societal responsibility. 

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:17:02 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-Launches-the-Second-Edition-of-%C2%ABExplore%C2%BB-%E2%80%93-Academic-Orientation-Program-for-Refugees-.html 2025-09-12T14:17:02Z A Global Journey of Spices: From Vietnam to Zurich https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/symphony-of-spices-exhibition-2025.html The University of Zurich (UZH) is bringing Vietnam’s spice-growing highlands to Switzerland. Through its latest exhibition "Symphởny of Spices – Vietnamese Roots, Global Routes" at the Ethnographic Museum, UZH showcases how cinnamon, star anise, and cardamon travel from local farms to global kitchens, highlighting research, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/symphony-of-spices-exhibition-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-08-27T22:00:00Z University of Helsinki Joins Universitas 21 https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/university-of-helsinki-joins-u21-network-2025.html On 1 September 2025, the University of Helsinki (UH) officially became a member of Universitas 21 (U21), a global network of leading research universities committed to enhancing the student experience, fostering educational innovation, and shaping global engagement in higher education . For the University of Zurich (UZH), Helsinki’s membership broadens opportunities for joint initiatives that prepare students and staff to thrive in an interconnected world.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:17:38 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/university-of-helsinki-joins-u21-network-2025.html Carmen Richard & Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-09-04T08:17:38Z Advancing Disability Inclusion through Global Collaboration within Universitas 21 https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/advancing-disability-inclusion-u21.html The recently released U21 Disability Inclusion Policy Mapping Report provides practical guidance for advancing disability inclusion in higher education. Developed through global collaboration within the Universitas 21 network, the report highlights how universities, including the University of Zurich, can work together to create more equitable learning environments. 

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:18:35 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/advancing-disability-inclusion-u21.html Leslie Reinhard 2025-08-29T11:18:35Z Strategic Partnerships in Action: UZH’s Healthy Longevity Center Welcomes Experts from Kyoto University and the University of Queensland https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-healthy-longevity-center-collaboration-queensland-kyoto-2025.html Longstanding international partnerships are a cornerstone of UZH’s global engagement. This summer, the Healthy Longevity Center (HLC) welcomed Dr. Kana Eguchi from Kyoto University (KU) during Longevity Days 2025 and Professors Nancy Pachana and Tim Kastelle from the University of Queensland (UQ) for the inaugural Healthy Longevity Center’s Summer School. These visits showcase how UZH’s strategic collaborations foster cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary teaching, and global networks in the field of healthy longevity.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:10:40 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-healthy-longevity-center-collaboration-queensland-kyoto-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-08-20T15:10:40Z UZH and Charles University Collaborate on 3rd Summer School in the History of English https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/summer-school-history-english-language-with-charles-university-2025.html From 30 June to 4 July 2025, the University of Zurich (UZH) and Charles University in Prague jointly organized the 3rd Summer School in the History of the English Language. The week-long program brought together scholars and students from across Europe for an intensive academic exchange at the historic Klementinum, home to the National Library of the Czech Republic.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:06:32 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/summer-school-history-english-language-with-charles-university-2025.html 2025-08-15T13:06:32Z UZH hosts delegation from the Centre for China Analysis https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/aspi-cca-uzh.html On Friday, 11 July, the University of Zurich welcomed a delegation from the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Centre for China Analysis (CCA).

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/aspi-cca-uzh.html 2025-07-10T22:00:00Z Visit by South Korean Delegation to UZH Digital Society Initiative https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/kird-dsi-uzh-visit.html On 1 July 2025, the University of Zurich (UZH) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Korea Institute of R&D Human Resources Development (KIRD).

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/kird-dsi-uzh-visit.html Sophie Nakajima 2025-06-30T22:00:00Z Inequality and Deliberation 2025 – UZH hosts Swiss Summer School in Democracy Studies https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/democracy-summer-school-2025.html On 23 to 27 June 2025, the University of Zurich (UZH) in collaboration with the University of Canberra (UC) hosted the 11th Swiss Summer School in Democracy Studies and 7th Deliberative Democracy Summer School. The event brought together leading international scholars and early-career researchers to explore pressing issues at the intersection of inequality and deliberative democracy.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/democracy-summer-school-2025.html Sophie Nakajima 2025-06-29T22:00:00Z UZH Concludes First Edition of ‘Explore – Academic Orientation Program for Refugees’ https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/closing-ceremony-explore-program-2025.html On 26 June 2025, the University of Zurich celebrated the successful conclusion of the first edition of Explore, an academic orientation program designed to support refugees in navigating the Swiss higher education system.

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/closing-ceremony-explore-program-2025.html Zaher Ahmadi, Yasmine Starein & Samira Zehtabchi 2025-06-25T22:00:00Z UZH at Expo 2025 Osaka: How Stem Cells and Next-Gen Medicine Could Transform Your Health https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-at-expo-2025-osaka.html The University of Zurich (UZH) is contributing to the global dialogue on next-generation medicine at this year’s Expo in Osaka, Japan. In collaboration with Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Wyss Zurich, and the CiRA Foundation, UZH co-hosted the Science Café ,“Creating a Healthier You with iPS Cells and Next-Gen Medicine”, on 21 and 22 June 2025 in Osaka. The two-day event brought together leading researchers from Switzerland and Japan to explore how international collaboration in stem cell research is accelerating medical innovation and improving global health.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-at-expo-2025-osaka.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-06-22T22:00:00Z UZH Hosts a Transdisciplinary Dialogue on Humanitarian Traditions and Peacebuilding https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/humanitarian-traditions-and-the-future-of-peace-2025.html On 10 June, the University of Zurich (UZH) hosted a public event entitled “Humanitarian Traditions and the Future of Peace: What Have We Learned?”. The event brought together diplomats, academics, and humanitarian experts to reflect on the evolving challenges of conflict and the conditions necessary for sustainable peace.

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/humanitarian-traditions-and-the-future-of-peace-2025.html Tiffany Merz-Cheok 2025-06-09T22:00:00Z Global Funding Scheme – Call now open for Collaboration with Network and Priority Partners https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/global-funding-scheme-call-open-uzh-global-affairs-news.html Global Affairs launches the revised UZH Global Funding Scheme, formerly known as the UZH Global Strategy and Partnership Funding Scheme. The revision enhances strategic international collaboration with our Network and Other Priority Partners, aligns with the goals of the UZH Global Strategy 2030, and addresses the insights gained from the funding scheme's earlier phases.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/global-funding-scheme-call-open-uzh-global-affairs-news.html 2025-06-02T22:00:00Z UZH at the 2025 Swiss-Korean Innovation Week: Exploring Human Augmentation https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/swiss-korean-innovation-week-2025.html The 2025 edition of the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week, a platform initiated by the Swiss Embassy in the Republic of Korea, brought together leading Swiss and Korean experts and practitioners from across society, including leading academics from both countries. This year’s event focused on the theme of “Human Augmentation”, exploring the latest advancements and ethical considerations in extending human capabilities through technology. The University of Zurich (UZH) was represented by Nikola Biller-Andorno and Birgit Kleim, who both shared expert insights throughout the week.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 12:40:04 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/swiss-korean-innovation-week-2025.html Raphael Kunz 2025-05-23T12:40:04Z Indo - Swiss AMR Innovation Dialogue: Accelerating Action on Antimicrobial Resistance Locally and Globally https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/indo-swiss-amr-Innovation-dialogue-2025.html From April 27 to May 2, 2025, the University of Zurich (UZH), the University of Geneva (UniGE) with the support of Swissnex in India once again joined forces to host the second Indo-Swiss AMR Innovation Dialogue, a unique interdisciplinary meeting dedicated to tackling one of the world’s most urgent health challenges: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Building on the success of the first dialogue held in India in 2023, the second edition unfolded over several days across key Swiss research hubs, including UZH, UniGE, and UniBe. The program also included a 1.5 day workshop held at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue in Rüschlikon.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 08:33:36 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/indo-swiss-amr-Innovation-dialogue-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-05-13T08:33:36Z Building Trust with US Universities and Across the Globe https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/building-trust-with-US-universities-and-across-the-globe-u21-agm-2025.html Universities are grappling with political pressures and geopolitical polarization. Open exchange among universities from around the world is essential to navigate this landscape collaboratively. University networks such as Universitas 21 (U21) are important to provide a platform for exchange and to continue to build trust.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 08:22:35 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/building-trust-with-US-universities-and-across-the-globe-u21-agm-2025.html 2025-05-12T08:22:35Z Celebrating UZH’s 3rd Anniversary in Una Europa: Voices from the CommUNAty https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/europe-day-article-2025.html Europe Day on May 9 is a moment to celebrate the values and partnerships that unite the continent. For the international network of the University of Zurich (UZH), this date is particularly meaningful: on this day in 2022, UZH officially became a member of the Una Europa alliance – a network of 11 strong and like-minded partners committed to European values and to shaping the university of the future. Since then, Una Europa has played a crucial role in driving internationalization at UZH and broadening our presence in the European education and research landscape.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 12:51:45 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/europe-day-article-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-05-08T12:51:45Z Riding the Korean Wave: Korean Ambassador Visits UZH https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/korean-ambassador-visits-uzh-2025.html As Korea and Switzerland continue to strengthen their cooperation in research and education, a recent visit by the Korean Ambassador to the University of Zurich (UZH) highlighted shared interests and potential areas for deeper collaboration. From digitalization and life sciences to Korean art and student mobility UZH plays an active role in supporting academic ties with Korea.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/korean-ambassador-visits-uzh-2025.html Raphael Kunz 2025-04-29T22:00:00Z UZH Brings Global Tax Debate to Washington D.C. https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-brings-global-tax-debate-to-washington.html On 8 April 2025, the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C. hosted a panel discussion on the future of international tax cooperation. The event, “International Tax Policy – Where Do We Go from Here?”, was initiated by Professor René Matteotti, Chair in Swiss, European, and International Tax Law at the University of Zurich (UZH), and organized together with the Economic, Trade and Financial Affairs Section of the Embassy.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-brings-global-tax-debate-to-washington.html Aline Spescha 2025-04-07T22:00:00Z UZH Appointed as Leading House Asia Pacific https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-Appointed-as-Leading-House-Asia-Pacific.html The University of Zurich (UZH) has been designated as the Leading House Asia Pacific for 2025–2028 by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). In this role, UZH will foster collaboration in research, education, and innovation between Switzerland and 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:39:24 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-Appointed-as-Leading-House-Asia-Pacific.html 2025-04-02T06:39:24Z CommUNAty Event 2025 – Advancing UZH’s Role in Una Europa https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/una-europa-communaty-event-feb-2025.html Last week, members of the University of Zurich (UZH) gathered for the annual CommUNAty event, a key meeting that brings together academic and professional staff and students involved in Una Europa initiatives at UZH. This event serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, providing updates on ongoing projects, and strengthening collaborations within the university and beyond. 

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:29:36 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/una-europa-communaty-event-feb-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-03-06T09:29:36Z Arigatō, Japan! https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Interview-Christian-Schwarzenegger.html Christian Schwarzenegger, Vice President of the University of Zurich (UZH), has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government. This honor recognizes his commitment to academic exchange and cultural understanding between Japan and Switzerland. The award was presented on 27 February 2025 at UZH.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/Interview-Christian-Schwarzenegger.html Aline Spescha 2025-02-26T23:00:00Z “A powerful voice in Europe” https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/interview-michael-schaepman-leru-election-bod-2025.html Michael Schaepman, President of the University of Zurich (UZH), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), a network of 24 leading research institutions shaping European research and education policies. 

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:26:31 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/interview-michael-schaepman-leru-election-bod-2025.html 2025-02-25T11:26:31Z Insights Into Swiss-Japanese Collaboration on Hydrology https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/insights-into-swiss-japanese-collaboration-on-hydrology.html The University of Zurich joined forces with the University of Tokyo in a project that investigated how water moves through forested landscapes. Supported by the UZH Global Funding Scheme, the bi-national research team looked at data and refined models to investigate how changes in forest cover affect streamflow responses to rainfall.

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:07:15 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/insights-into-swiss-japanese-collaboration-on-hydrology.html Leslie Reinhard 2025-02-24T08:07:15Z Law and Technology Winter School: A Collaborative Success Between UZH and UNSW https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/winter-school-law-and-technology-2025.html From 20 to 31 January 2025, the University of Zurich (UZH) hosted the winter school "Law and Technology - A Cross-Continental Perspective" in collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This program united students from both institutions for an immersive academic and cultural experience.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:05 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/winter-school-law-and-technology-2025.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-01-31T07:00:05Z Visit from IISc Bangalore to UZH https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/visit-iisc-bangalore-uzh-2025.html Govindan Rangarajan, Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), visited the University of Zurich (UZH) to discuss opportunities for deepening collaboration. During his visit, he met with Elisabeth Stark (Vice President Research), Beatrice Beck Schimmer (Vice President Medicine Zurich), and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Frank Rühli.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:53:46 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/visit-iisc-bangalore-uzh-2025.html Carmen Richard 2025-01-21T15:53:46Z UZH Driving Innovation in European Education through Una Europa https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/una-europa-movetia-article-part-1.html The University of Zurich (UZH) is advancing international education through its participation in the Una Europa alliance. As the first Swiss university to join a European Universities Alliance in 2022, UZH has been fostering innovative collaborations with leading European universities to jointly develop cutting-edge educational formats and mobility opportunities.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:44:58 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/una-europa-movetia-article-part-1.html Thurka Sinnathurai 2025-01-10T17:44:58Z Science For Diplomacy: UZH Explores Switzerland’s Role in a Changing World https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-science-diplomacy-2024.html 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.

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-science-diplomacy-2024.html Aline Spescha 2024-12-02T23:00:00Z The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Joins the U21 Network https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-joins-u21-network.html 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.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-joins-u21-network.html Thurka Sinnathurai & Carmen Richard 2024-11-12T23:00:00Z Strategic Partnership with UQ in the Spotlight: Australian Ambassador Elizabeth Day Visits the University of Zurich https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/visit-australian-ambassador-elizabeth-day-2024.html 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.

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/visit-australian-ambassador-elizabeth-day-2024.html Leslie Reinhard & Thurka Sinnathurai 2024-11-06T23:00:00Z State of Asia Address at UZH: “Asia’s position on the American election is more relaxed” https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/state-of-asia-address-2024.html 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. 

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/state-of-asia-address-2024.html Viviane Gao 2024-11-05T23:00:00Z Insightful Stopover at UZH: Swiss-Korean Life Science Week 2024 https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-launches-explore-2025.html 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.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/uzh-launches-explore-2025.html Raphael Kunz 2024-10-28T23:00:00Z UZH at the Switzerland-Japan Economic Forum 2024 https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-at-the-Switzerland-Japan-Economic-Forum-2024.html 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.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT https://www.global.uzh.ch/en/global_university/global-activities/UZH-at-the-Switzerland-Japan-Economic-Forum-2024.html Tiffany Merz-Cheok 2024-10-08T22:00:00Z