Christoph Riedweg

Prof. Dr. Christoph Riedweg serves as Professor of Classical Philology / Greek Studies at the Department of Greek and Latin Philology, University of Zurich. Awarded the prestigious Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching in 2022, his pedagogical excellence centers on inspiring students to engage deeply with scientific research through the lens of antiquity.

His research interests span Classical Philology, Greek Studies, Latin Philology, and Ancient History, with emphasis on demonstrating the contemporary relevance of ancient civilizations. Riedweg actively cultivates critical evaluation of research findings, encourages controversial academic debates, and highlights unresolved questions in the field, fostering intellectual curiosity through his palpable conviction that all students can contribute novel insights to scholarship.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching (2022) - CHF 10,000 endowed award sponsored by Credit Suisse Anniversary Foundation

Riedweg's teaching methodology provides exceptional research access to students, creating highly motivating learning experiences as evidenced by extensive positive student feedback. His approach bridges historical scholarship with modern applications, emphasizing how engagement with ancient worlds shapes present understanding and future trajectories. The University of Zurich presented this award during Dies academicus, its annual birthday celebration.