Many rare diseases affect the body’s metabolism. The University Research Priority Program ITINERARE explores these diseases with the aim of developing new therapies.
Seven faculties, over 150 departments and more than 200 study programs: benefit from the interdisciplinary and pioneering spirit of Switzerland’s largest university.
Imagination, daring, patience and determination are vital to shed light on scientific unknowns and make breakthrough discoveries. For this, freedom and space to reflect and question are required.
UZH encompasses a huge breadth of differing but mutually stimulating perspectives, ways of thinking and academic milieus. Our knowledge and findings are made to be shared: let yourself be inspired.
Victimhood culture emerged from a transformation of shame: from silence to publicity. But the refusal of being shamed and overpowered by silence has turned into a culture of guilt. Public lecture by sociologist Eva Illouz at the SIAF.
#MeToo, Sustainability, or 500 Years of Science in Zurich: You are invited to the “Ringvorlesungen” of the spring semester. Free of charge, no registration required.
The Annual Report of the University of Zurich shows how students and staff achieve excellence, and how dedicated individuals work together for the benefit of society.
The University of Zurich is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. Find out more about our diverse and inspiring learning, research and working environment.
We observe the developments in the Middle East with great concern and call on all parties involved to respect international humanitarian law, particularly the duty to protect civilians.