Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

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Interactive science outreach space run by the University of Zurich’s Faculty of Science, featuring rotating exhibitions where researchers present current projects through videos, interviews and hands-on experiments; public programs and guided tours are offered and admission is free.

Science Pavilion UZH, 194, Winterthurerstrasse, Unterstrass, Kreis 6, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8057, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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LectureArtFamily~2 events/monthCHF 5–15

Upcoming Events (15)

Free

Was macht uns zu Menschen?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026at16:00

Public lecture at the UZH Science Pavilion exploring what makes us human, drawing on cognitive science and anthropology; talk is listed in German.

Free

Familienführung: Faszination Forschung

Sat, 18 Apr 2026at12:00

Family-guided tour at the Science Pavilion UZH introducing children and parents to current research with hands-on activities and accessible explanations.

Humans - Evolutionary mismatch? (auf Englisch)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at16:00

English-language lecture at the Science Pavilion (UZH) examining the concept of evolutionary mismatch in humans — how evolved traits interact with modern environments and the health/behavioural implications.

Free

Langsames Chaos

Wed, 29 Apr 2026at16:00

A public science talk at the UZH Science Pavilion introducing concepts of slow dynamics and chaos in an accessible format for the general public and students.

Faszination Forschung

Sat, 2 May 2026at12:00
Free

Radiotracer - dem Krebs auf den Fersen

Wed, 6 May 2026at16:00

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion (UZH) about radiotracers and how PET and related imaging methods are used to detect and track cancer, presenting current research and applications.

Free

Langsames Chaos

Wed, 13 May 2026at16:00

A public science talk at the UZH Science Pavilion introducing concepts of slow dynamics and chaos in an accessible format for the general public and students.

Familienführung: Was macht uns zu Menschen?

Sat, 16 May 2026at12:00

Family guided tour "Was macht uns zu Menschen?" at the Science Pavilion UZH explores what makes us human with hands-on, age-appropriate activities for kids and parents.

Free

Moderne Physikforschung

Wed, 20 May 2026at16:00

Public lecture on modern physics research at the Science Pavilion (UZH), presenting current discoveries and methods — ideal for students, researchers and anyone curious about contemporary physics.

Free

Gletscher und Klima

Wed, 27 May 2026at16:00

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion UZH about glaciers and climate, presenting recent research and the impacts of warming on alpine ice.

Free

Moderne Physikforschung

Sat, 30 May 2026atTime TBD

Public lecture on modern physics research at the Science Pavilion (UZH), presenting current discoveries and methods — ideal for students, researchers and anyone curious about contemporary physics.

Die Erforschung des langsamen Chaos

Sat, 30 Jan 2027atTime TBD

A German-language scientific talk or presentation at the Science Pavilion UZH exploring 'slow chaos' and related complex-system phenomena for an academic and interested public.

Free

Radiotracer - dem Krebs auf den Fersen

Fri, 30 Jul 2027atTime TBD

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion (UZH) about radiotracers and how PET and related imaging methods are used to detect and track cancer, presenting current research and applications.

Quantum Century Escape

Thu, 30 Dec 2027atTime TBD

An interactive Science Pavilion experience that explores quantum physics through an escape-game format, offering hands-on challenges for curious visitors and families.

Free

Was macht uns zu Menschen?

Thu, 30 Dec 2027atTime TBD

Public lecture at the UZH Science Pavilion exploring what makes us human, drawing on cognitive science and anthropology; talk is listed in German.