When ethnology and computer science meet The video documents the project “Partners in the Trading Zone”, in which the disciplines of ethnology and computer science interact with each other. The focus is on embroidery – both machine-programmed and done by hand – as a connecting element (boundary object) between cultural… Read More »Between craft and code
Do you use a wheelchair, walker, stroller, or sometimes navigate in the city with mobility challenges? Then, your experience matters! Take part in the ZuReach project and help shape Zurich as an accessible city for all. We are currently looking for participants to join the ZuReach project who are affected… Read More »Join now: ZuReach
Access to relevant information is often a major challenge for refugees. The research paper “From Information-Seeking to Information-Asking: Designing RefuGPT, a Chatbot for Ukrainian Refugees in Switzerland” was published in the journal “Digital Government: Research and Practice”. RefuGPT helps Ukrainian refugees to better understand and navigate the complex bureaucratic processes… Read More »Designing RefuGPT
UZH’s Data Donation Lab supports data journalism cooperation project In the run-up to the 2025 federal elections in Germany, left-wing influencers have gained reach on TikTok. An analysis of exclusive user data, conducted by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) in collaboration with Stuttgarter Zeitung, Stuttgarter Nachrichten, the Weizenbaum Institute and the University… Read More »Political content on tiktok
Spatial imagination is a fundamental skill for orientation in space. The targeted promotion of this skill can be supported particularly effectively through playful approaches, especially through methods from game design. The Spatial Abilities project is developing interactive, virtual training software in the form of a video game. The three-dimensional game… Read More »Spatial Abilities: New visual material in the project video
The projects cover a wide range of topics – from health, education and social participation to biodiversity. In the 4th project call, the DIZH is funding 16 projects that are characterised by their innovative strength, social relevance and strong practical relevance. The projects are realised by interdisciplinary teams that combine… Read More »16 New Projects Receive Funding
The CYRENZH Cybersecurity Clinic offers pro bono cybersecurity services to selected organizations in Switzerland. Students from the University of Zurich, the ZHAW School of Engineering and the ZHAW School of Management and Law apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies in a practical way to strengthen the cyber… Read More »Successful Implementation of the First Four Cybersecurity Clinic Projects
The “Spatial Sustainable Finance” project by the ZHAW School of Management and Law, the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, and the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich has been awarded the Geospatial World Excellence Award 2025 for Environmental and Social Impact. Peter Schwendner from the… Read More »Geospatial World Excellence Award 2025
How we minimize interruptions and improve focus at work A new message pops up all the time, a call is pending or someone “just has a quick question”. Many people are familiar with this from their day-to-day work. But what do all these interruptions actually do to our concentration? In… Read More »New podcast episode: Flow instead of frustration
A Web-Based Cognitive Health Platform COPE-D develops the first web-based health platform for cognition that Standardizes and streamlines assessments for neuropsychologists. Empowers patients by providing access to their data. Additional patient education material is personalized and adapted to their cognitive deficit, promoting understanding and engagement in rehabilitation. COPE-D improves quality… Read More »COPE-D: COgnition and Patient Education – Digitalized