False information and conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly. To counteract this, the Swiss Young Academy has published a position paper. It is based on assessments by experts from academia and media practice and contains specific recommendations on how to deal with fake news. Handout of the Swiss Young Academy On… Read More »Fake news, AI and the credibility of journalism
SAM (Simulated Assessment of Child Maltreatment Training Platform) is a joint research project of the ZHdK and the ZHAW. The aim is to improve diagnostics and interviewing in cases of suspected emotional abuse of children. https://youtu.be/o7H00YGm7mc The assessment of emotional abuse is challenging, especially the conversation with parents or caregivers.… Read More »SAM. A training platform for the assessment of emotional abuse of children
Roland Meyer, DIZH bridge professor at UZH and ZHdK, was a speaker at re:publica 2025 in Berlin and spoke about the power of generative AI in the context of right-wing image politics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZpi6Irzvd0 His analyses were picked up by various media: Kultur und Wissenschaft from May 28, 2025 (Deutschlandfunk): “re:publica:… Read More »Roland Meyer at the re:publica 25
At the 4th Apéro Digital, participants were asked what developments they would like to see in the tech world and what headline would fit. The answers formed the basis for “Blick into the future”, a speculative newspaper that outlines in an entertaining and provocative way what would have to change… Read More »Speculative newspaper “Algorithm Resistance”
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