{"title": "UZH-i-Ringvorlesung: Fake Science – Isolated Cases or a Systemic Problem?", "start": "2026-11-10T18:15:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "University of Zurich, KOL-F-118 (main building)", "address": "Rämistrasse 71, 8001 Zürich", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science"], "description": "A public lecture series at the University of Zurich titled «Fake Science — Isolated Cases or a Systemic Problem?», held in English. It is organized by the Center for Reproducible Science and Research Synthesis (CRS). The series examines fraudulent science from multiple angles, from specific cases and investigative techniques to whistleblowing and the role of AI, through to possible reforms in scientific publishing and institutional responsibility. Each biweekly event features two talks and a joint discussion and is aimed at students, researchers and a broad public audience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/uzh-i-ringvorlesung-fake-science-isolated-cases-or-a-systemi-94884/", "official_url": "https://crsuzh.pages.uzh.ch/fake-science/", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-10T18:15:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "University of Zurich, KOL-F-118 (main building)", "address": "Rämistrasse 71, 8001 Zürich", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Truth or Justice – That Is the Question / Excluding Truth in the Name of Justice / Rechtssicherheit versus Falsifikation: Wahrheitsfindung im Strafprozess / Beweis das mal! Wahrheit(en) im Zivilprozess", "start": "2026-11-11T18:15:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-11T19:45:00+01:00", "place": "Rämistrasse 71, Zentrum", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/law"], "description": "This event is part of the University of Zurich's lecture series «Wahrheit und Lüge» (Truth and Lies) and turns to the search for truth in criminal and civil proceedings. Under the titles «Truth or Justice – That Is the Question / Excluding Truth in the Name of Justice / Rechtssicherheit versus Falsifikation: Wahrheitsfindung im Strafprozess / Beweis das mal! Wahrheit(en) im Zivilprozess», Prof. Dr. Karl Hofstetter, Holly Hoch, Dr. Alexander Vetterli and Matthias Hächler lead the session. The series is organised by the Commission of the Advanced Researchers and Teachers (FFL) and examines different aspects of truth and lies from a transdisciplinary perspective. Its dialogical structure, with each session led by at least two teachers, is meant to foster this reflection.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/truth-or-justice-that-is-the-question-excluding-truth-in-the-95551/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Crash Course Thesis", "start": "2026-11-11T12:10:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Campus Irchel Y25, H 92, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["science/academic-writing"], "description": "Crash Course Thesis is a course for students writing a bachelor's or master's thesis who don't know where to start. It is offered by the University of Zurich Library and led by Merula Stout, Christine Verhoustraeten, Anna Véron and Marco Weber. In two units, it covers literature research and management as well as citation, writing tips and the use of AI, and the units can also be attended individually. The course is aimed at BA and MA students of the MNF as well as VSF students and takes place without registration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/crash-course-thesis-94885/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "OFN: dansk naturvidenskab i klubhuset - \"Kaffe\"", "start": "2026-11-03T18:15:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Nordiska Roddföreningen i Zürich", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["food-drink/coffee", "science"], "description": "The lecture \"Kaffe\" is part of Aarhus Universitet's lecture series \"Offentlige foredrag i Naturvidenskab\", which is livestreamed to around 350 locations and now also comes to the big screen at Mythenquai in Zürich – the only place in Switzerland. The lectures are in Danish and will not be posted online afterwards, so attendance in person is required; everyone is welcome, including non-members. Klaus Bucka-Lassen is responsible for the event. Admission is free, with an apéro of beer, wine and chips from 18:15.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/ofn-dansk-naturvidenskab-i-klubhuset-kaffe-21195/", "official_url": "https://nordiska.ch/public/termin_detail.php?id=2760", "image": ""}, {"title": "Platons sogenannte 'edle Lüge' – Propaganda oder wahre Dichtung? / Selbsttäuschung – eine sokratische Besinnung", "start": "2026-11-04T19:15:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-04T21:15:00+01:00", "place": "Rämistrasse 71, Zentrum, KOL-F 121", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": [], "description": "A public lecture within the University of Zurich's lecture series «Wahrheit und Lüge», which examines aspects of truth and lying from a transdisciplinary perspective. This session addresses Plato's so-called 'noble lie' – whether it is propaganda or true poetry – as well as self-deception as a Socratic reflection. The session is led by Dr. Edwin de Sterke and Dr. Hansueli Rüegger. It takes place in the Kollegienhaus on Rämistrasse 71.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/platons-sogenannte-edle-luge-propaganda-oder-wahre-dichtung-95548/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}