Talk:University of Zurich

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[edit] Is Albert Einstein an alum?

I thought Einstein studied at ETH Zürich. Is ETH part of the University of Zürich, or is it a separate entity? Rglovejoy (talk) 02:21, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

The ETH is a separate university, although they are just next to each other in Zurich and do cooperate. According to www.albert-einstein.org and other sources, Albert Einstein was an Associate Professor at the university.

David WC2 (talk) 08:48, 17 April 2008 (UTC)


Albert Einstein got his diploma from ETH Zurich and submitted his PhD thesis to the University of Zurich. Additionally, Einstein was Associate Professor at the University and Full Professor at ETH.

192.129.2.104 (talk) 00:15, 18 April 2008 (UTC)


[edit] To-do list

In my writing class we compiled a to-do list for this article. I post it here for convenience and for reference for the students in the class.

To-do list

  • The lead section
    • Let the facts speak for themselves: put in student numbers
    • Wide range of subjects: figures
    •  ? Information on history of faculties is maybe too specific for lead
  • Overall division of points

** Relevance / suitability of section on 'future' questionable

    • Other sections that could be added
      • Facilities /campus
      • Cost of studying
      • Exchange programmes
      • Student life
  • Content of individual sections
    • History section needs updating to include post 1918
    • Faculties needs more objective coverage

** Languages: Standard rather than High German; language courses are taught in the respective language

    • Einstein claim needs clarifying
  • Style points
    • Terminology re. faculties needs clarifying

** Move clause re. Karl Moser to middle of sentence ** Peacock terms : the famous ETH, Einstein

    • Avoid repetitive wording
    • Precise date in sections rather than vice versa
  • Formatting points
    • Better picture of main building in cityscape

* Language points: wording / grammar errors, style (again), spelling etc.

    • Naturally, the a -> a
    • Situated in the city of Zurich
    • This university was …
    • Attend not listen in on

David WC2 (talk) 08:17, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Future

The section on the future is speculation and should be removed, or at least renamed (and refocused) to cover the ongoing development of the university.


David WC2 (talk) 08:40, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Deleted David WC2 (talk) 08:12, 20 April 2008 (UTC)