Arts and Social Sciences
“Evolving Language”, healthy aging or social networks: The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences comprises more than 30 institutes, seminars and centers of competence with researchers examining questions of relevance for modern life, as well as exploring the history, traditions and culture of the past.
News From Our Research
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Ready for the Museums of the Future
Art history students created a virtual exhibition featuring works from the Sigg Collection of Chinese art, gaining hands-on experience in curating.
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Study Shows How Colonial Ties Shape Football Success
Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. Simulations of the upcoming World Cup show that former colonial …
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How Do Young Adults Stay Informed Nowadays?
An NRP 77 study by the University of Zurich was the first to systematically investigate which news 18- to 25-year-olds consume online.
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Too Much Proximity May Affect Team Well-Being
A new UZH study shows that months of isolation and constant physical proximity can increase conflict, mistrust and social withdrawal within teams.
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Unexpected Digital Flexibility in Monasteries
A new study by the University of Zurich shows that historically developed monastic forms of co-determination can be a significant advantage for …
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“I just want a little bit of peace”
What do Ukrainian children who fled the war in their home country need in order to feel comfortable in Switzerland?
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Helping Those Left Behind
Social decline – or the fear of it – is pushing people to vote for far-right parties. But trust in government rises when those struggling feel …
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Zurich
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Rämistrasse 69
CH-8001 Zurich