Pure research is one of the cornerstones of innovation. Many inventions at UZH result in new products that benefit the general public. Here we show how UZH promotes innovation and what results from it. More …

The University of Zurich has set itself the goal of systematically expanding its contribution to regional and global sustainability. In this dossier, we report on research and teaching related to sustainability, and what the UZH is doing for a sustainable campus. More …

Open Science and Open Access provide free access to scientific publications and data. They enable fair exchange of methods and resources worldwide. The University of Zurich has been committed to Open Access since 2003. More …

In this dossier, we report on how UZH experts assess the current situation and how UZH supports teachers, researchers and students affected by the war. More …

As an internationally renowned research and teaching institution, the University of Zurich is part of a dynamic global network. The UZH aims to further strengthen its global commitment to education and research by establishing and deepening cooperation with partner institutions and alumni worldwide. More …

The new University Library Zurich unites all UZH libraries and works closely together with the Zentralbibliothek Zürich. More …

The coronavirus crisis has turned our lives upside down and poses great challenges for scientific research. In our new "Zeitfrage - How Is Covid-19 Changing our Lives?" series, we shine the spotlight on various aspects of the pandemic. More …

A common cause: Citizen science refers to research collaborations between scientists and volunteers. Here we present examples and show what it takes for citizen science to succeed. More …

In order to underpin its excellent position among the world’s leading research institutions, the University of Zurich has established its University Research Priority Programs (URPP). Rooted in the University’s official policy to strengthen scholarship, the URPP create and promote academic networks in selected areas of research. More …

UZH promotes and supports innovative teaching formats – and thus provides impulses for teaching to become even more effective, diverse and lively. More …