Sabine Dani

A new publication in Government Information Quarterly (GIQ) explores how advanced technologies, including large language models, can support refugee management during crises. Titled “Data-driven intelligence in crisis: The case of Ukrainian refugee management,” the paper was authored by Kilian Sprenkamp, Mateusz Dolata, Liudmila Zavalokina, and Gerhard Schwabe. This study explores how… Read More »Enhancing Refugee Management with Data-Driven Intelligence

In her article “Disinformation, Democracy and the Digital Sphere”, Tanja Wirz sheds light on how the state should deal with disinformation in digital media and what measures are needed to protect democracy. UZH researchers Mark Eisenegger and Florent Thouvenin present proposals on this topic in an interdisciplinary study. It is… Read More »How the state can deal with disinformation. A look at current research at UZH

ExerUp Portal provides information on exergames and their potential in the areas of health, training and therapy. The platform is aimed at interested parties from research, practice and other areas who want to explore innovative approaches to exercise and health. Go to the ExerUp Portal A series of workshops will… Read More »New platform for exergames and health

In today’s hybrid work environments, achieving a balance between individual focused work and teamwork is very challenging, but crucial. The DIZH-funded project addresses this challenge with FlowTeams, a solution that enhances team awareness by sharing work schedules and availability information.  By integrating with communication apps like Teams & Zoom as… Read More »Better Balancing Focused Work and Collaboration in Hybrid Teams 

Many thanks to all DIZH members and colleagues for their commitment this year. 2024 has once again demonstrated the importance of cross-university collaboration, interdisciplinary exchange and the connection between science and practice. Together, we were able to create new structures that strengthen research and teaching, promote digital innovations and initiate… Read More »Goodbye 2024

The assessment of injured joints, tissue parts or bones is crucial for successful orthopaedic therapy. At Balgrist University Hospital, three-dimensional CT data is used to create digital patient twins. These virtual models make it possible to visualize biomechanical forces in a simulation and to better assess the success of the… Read More »Patient twin predicts successful interventions

The “Partners in a Trading Zone” project of the Ethnographic Museum of the UZH (VMZ) and the PHZH brings together hand embroiderers and programmers to explore the interface between craftsmanship and digital technology. In workshops, the participants worked on embroidery motifs and developed a common language. Hand embroiderers and programmers… Read More »Cross-stitching and programming

For a few days now, Spotify has been offering its subscribers a personal review of their music year. Spotify Wrapped is popular, but is also sparking discussions about algorithms, data protection and the reduction of music to consumption. The debate raises fundamental questions: How does Spotify control what we listen… Read More »Spotify Wrapped, streaming and the power of playlists

Lesley Spiegel will hand over the management of DIZH at the end of November 2024. After starting in April 2020, Lesley has built up the DIZH office and driven forward DIZH’s activities in all areas. Committees, processes and funding instruments were established. One important step was the introduction of the… Read More »Change of managing director DIZH

Innovation meets responsibility Five funded projects provide impetus for responsible innovations in education, society, AI, communication and finance.  Five projects are being funded in the 2nd structure call of the DIZH Innovation Program. The approaches range from the integration of immersive technologies in education, the innovative measurement of social well-being… Read More »DIZH promotes 5 innovation structures