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Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Inventarnummer LM-102737.46 Hardly anyone today knows anything about the “Spanish flu” of 1918-1920 and the “Asian flu” of 1957. However, since knowledge about past pandemics would be very valuable for future health risks, researchers at UZH and ZHAW want to close this memory gap.  Author: Louis Schäfer “All… Read More »From the “Spanish flu” to COVID-19 – why researching past pandemics is worthwhile

Around 2,000 adults aged 60 and over take advantage of the diverse programme offered by the UZH3 Senior University, which ranges from lectures to online courses. Gerontopsychologist Burcu Demiray researches the positive effects of lifelong learning on cognitive functions. Participants appreciate the motivated atmosphere and intellectual stimulation. UZH3 combines education… Read More »Senior Citizens University of Zurich UZH3 – Education, reflection and participation for generation 60+

The 1st Founder Call enables projects from the idea to the proof of concept that aim to establish a start-up or spin-off. The fight against disinformation, real-time robotics or the promotion of teamwork – the range of projects is diverse. The Founder Call in the innovation program was launched for… Read More »Ten projects approved in 1st Founder Call

Spatial visualisation is very important for orientation in space. How can this be trained? Game-based approaches, particularly from game design, can be particularly effective in teaching spatial understanding. The Spatial Abilities project team is developing interactive, virtual and three-dimensional training software as part of a video game. The game-based virtual… Read More »Training spatial thinking in a playful way

The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) has produced a new video podcast with the Swiss Drone and Robotics Center (SDRZ VBS). In seven episodes, the state of drone technology as well as legal and practical aspects of drone defense are explained. The topic of drones and their defense is becoming an… Read More »New video podcast about drone defense

Markus Christen (Managing Director of the DSI) and his team have created a guideline focussing on the non-technical aspects of cybersecurity. The research team was able to present these to the Federal Parliament at the end of December 2023. Modern society is increasingly dependent on information technology. Cyber security is… Read More »Four steps for a value-orientated cybersecurity culture

Many thanks to all DIZH members and colleagues for their commitment this year. Together, we have achieved a lot and realised exciting projects. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this. 2023 wrapped We are looking forward to the coming year. The office will not be staffed… Read More »Goodbye 2023

Artificial intelligence can make our lives easier in many ways. But the technology also harbors many dangers. Legal scholar Florent Thouvenin is working with academic partners from across the globe to develop ideas about how AI could be optimally regulated Author: Roger Nickl, UZH  When US firm OpenAI launched its… Read More »“AI Is No Wonder Tool”

On 30.11.23, the guests of “Digital Futures: AI & Cybersecurity” discussed the responsible use of AI. AI and cybersecurity Martin Burkhart from Cyber-Defence Campus highlighted a crucial aspect of cybersecurity research in Switzerland: the current concentration on specific research areas is overlooking others. The challenge lies in rectifying this imbalance… Read More »How can AI be used responsibly?

From 15 December 2023 to 15 January 2024, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) in Shanghai is presenting the Mirror of Nature exhibition by the UZH Art x Science Office. Visitors can encounter living animals in videos, while animated illustrations remind us of species that are already extinct and call… Read More »Mirror of Nature – Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai