38 Beiträge in Kategorie: Teaching and studying

  • · by Sofia van Moorsel, Shona Loong, Hendrik Wulf on behalf of the Decolonize Science Working Group · in Research, Sustainability, Teaching and studying

    Decolonizing science: «It’s a journey, not a checklist»

    How can we engage in science that is not only excellent, but also just? What does it mean to decolonize research and teaching in a discipline like geography, with its historical role in enabling colonialisms? These were the driving questions behind two recent workshops at GIUZ.

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  • · by Kien Nguyen · in Teaching and studying

    Immersed in exploring interactions between Earth spheres

    What happens when you take Earth System Science students to the field? They dive into hands-on research exploring interactions between Earth spheres, such as hydrosphere and biosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, or biosphere and anthroposphere.

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  • · by Tanisha Hebeisen, Peppino Müller, Alma Vonmoos und Amanda Gachnang · in Campus, Teaching and studying

    Geographisches Berufspodium 2025: Rückblick und wertvolle Tipps für den Berufsstart

    Ein Berufspodium – organisiert vom Geoteam – bot rund 100 Studierenden die Möglichkeit, sich über verschiedenste berufliche Perspektiven nach dem Studium zu informieren und direkt mit Absolvent:innen ins Gespräch zu kommen.

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  • · by Michelle Bodei · in Teaching and studying

    Rethinking work, money and care through video podcasts

    How does mobile money shape financial inclusion in Ghana? What happens to urban life when Airbnb takes over neighborhoods? And what role does capitalism play in our love relationships? In the Bachelor module GEO364 «Wirtschaftsgeographien der Globalisierung», students developed new perspectives on global economic processes.

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  • · by Karin Schwiter · in Research, Teaching and studying, What's new

    Becoming a mental health first aider

    Have you ever encountered a situation when a colleague or a friend was very stressed, very depressed or had other acute mental health troubles? I always felt unsure about whether to say anything to them and how to help.

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  • · by Annina Michel · in Sustainability, Teaching and studying

    Switzerland meets Georgia: Student insights on sustainable mountain futures

    Mountain regions face challenges like depopulation, climate change, tourism pressures, and biodiversity loss. In the hybrid course «Sustainable Mountain Development», students from Tbilisi State University and GIUZ explored these issues, comparing the Caucasus and the Alps. Their insights are now featured in blog posts tackling key socio-political questions and solutions.

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  • · by Shelby Peyton · in Teaching and studying

    A ‹Cool› Experience: Fieldwork at Oberaar Glacier

    Working together to take measurements, getting to know my classmates, and enjoying the landscape: For me, a master’s student from Texas, this weekend in the field was a unique experience!

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  • · by Sara Landolt, Andreas Linsbauer und Esther Schaffner · in Teaching and studying, What's new

    Geographischer Nachwuchs im Mittelpunkt

    Mit dem Anlass «Next in Geography», bei dem der geographische Nachwuchs im Mittelpunkt steht, hat die diesjährige Vortragsreihe der Geographie Alumni UZH begonnen. Einerseits wurden herausragende Maturaarbeiten im Fach Geographie ausgezeichnet, anderseits hielten Masterstudierende Kurzvorträge.

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  • · by Xavier Balaguer Rasillo, Jasnea Sarma, Finn Mempel · in Teaching and studying, What's new

    Launch of the Geography Creative Lab: Innovative student work at UZH in the spotlight

    The new UZH Geography Creative Lab website is a collaborative ‘lab’ space created to showcase creative and engaged research produced in various formats by students at our department. Our aim is to move beyond traditional forms of knowledge production and assessment, and to create a space where students’ ideas, innovation, and creativity are showcased and celebrated publicly.

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  • · by Christian Huggel · in Teaching and studying

    The next generation of natural hazards experts

    Modelling in the lab is one thing, practical work in the field is another. In a block course, students learn how to properly produce hazard maps and conduct risk analyses – and come into direct contact with people from affected communities in Valais.

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