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Research
Excellent basic research as well as inter- and transdisciplinarity is our foundation and strength. In our eminent networks, we conduct research nationally and internationally across disciplines and faculties, in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide.
Study
With our wide range of study programs, attractive combination options in the major/minor system and the early inclusion of research elements in the degree course, we are training the next generation of natural scientists for the future to come.
Faculty
As largest faculty of mathematics and natural sciences in Switzerland, and second largest UZH faculty, we offer outstanding working, research and learning conditions and enable to discover the fascinating world of mathematics and sciences.
News
9 Mar 2026
### Florencia Canelli appointed as CMS Deputy Spokesperson
Florencia Canelli has been appointed as Deputy Spokesperson of the CMS experiment at CERN and will be in office until 31 August 2028.
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25 Feb 2026
### Global Warming Causes Cropland Areas to Shrink
The subtropics are particularly affected. Explore animated diagrams and interactive maps that show the extent of the decline in various climate scenarios.
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18 Feb 2026
### Ausbruch aus der Quantenwelt
Ein Escape-Room zur Quantenphysik? Was abenteuerlich klingt, bringt im Science Pavilion UZH Besuchenden die Physik auf unterhaltsame Weise näher.
More about Ausbruch aus der Quantenwelt - More about Bug-Born Breakthrough
16 Feb 2026
### Bug-Born Breakthrough
Oliver Zerbe is working on an active substance that attacks pathogenic bacteria in a novel way and eliminates them.
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10 Feb 2026
### Climate change in mountains has far-reaching impacts downstream
Mountains are the world’s “water towers” and disproportionally affected by climate change. Substantial research focuses on snow and glacier changes within mountains. A comprehensive perspective published in Nature Climate Change now highlights the cascading downstream effects on water supply, ecosystems and human activities – and shows that decisions downstream can feed back to the mountains.
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Outreach
Our research can be experienced, witnessed, and touched at close quarters - from kindergarten children to pensioners.
- Science Pavilion UZH
- Natural History Museum UZH
- Botanical Garden UZH
- Science Lab UZH
- Life Science Zurich and Learning Center
- Science Alumni
- Further Offers UZH
Agenda
- 11 Mar 2026
### 11.3.2026, 11:15: Characterization of Arabidopsis thaliana RLP21 during plant-microbe interactions
Karoline Pütz (Master, Cyril Zipfel); Ort: BOT, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zurich; Raum: P1.40
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### 11.3.2026, 16:15: The Zurich Physics Colloquium (ETH Campus Hönggerberg)
Scott Ransom; Ort: ETH Hönggerberg Campus - HPV G4
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### 11.3.2026, 18:00: Öffentliche Führung: Was macht uns zu Menschen?
Ort: Y10, Science Pavilion UZH, Winterthurerstrasse 194, 8057 Zürich
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### 12.3.2026, 14:00: Structural and Functional Analysis of Antimicrobial Secondary Metabolites and their Association with Membrane Vesicles
Ines Tavares; Ort: BOT, Zollikerstr. 107, 8008 Zürich; Raum: P1 40
### 12.3.2026, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Der Steinkauz – Forschung für die Artenförderung
Vortrag von Matthias Tschumi; Ort: KO2, Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
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### 12.3.2026, 19:00: NACHTAKTIV – COLOUR CODE
Ort: Museum Rietberg, Gablerstrasse 15, 8002 Zürich
More about 12.3.2026, 19:00: NACHTAKTIV – COLOUR CODE - 13 Mar 2026
### 13.3.2026, 14:00: Eco-Evolutionary Perspectives on Freshwater Microbial Diversity
Lucas Serra Moncadas; Ort: BOT, Zollikerstr. 107, 8008 Zürich; Raum: P1.40
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### 13.3.2026, 16:00: Extracellular conversion of an insect egg-derived phospholipid elicitor
Prof. Dr. Philippe Reymond, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Ort: BOT, Zollikerstr. 107, 8008 Zürich; Raum: P1.40
More about 13.3.2026, 16:00: Extracellular conversion of an insect egg-derived phospholipid elicitor - 15 Mar 2026
### 15.3.2026, 11:30: Sunday guided tour : Teeth and skulls: insight into animal life (for adults, in English)
Ort: KO2, Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
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### 15.3.2026, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig
Ort: KO2, Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
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### 15.3.2026, 15:00: Family workshop: Dinosaurs – then and now, From small to huge (in English)
Ort: KO2, Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
More about 15.3.2026, 15:00: Family workshop: Dinosaurs – then and now, From small to huge (in English) - 16 Mar 2026
### 16.3.2026, 09:00: Minor Days
Dozierende der MNF; Ort: Campus Irchel
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### 16.3.2026, 14:00: Experimental Particle and Astro-Particle Physics Seminar
Juliette Alimena (DESY); Ort: Y16, UZH, Irchel - Y16-G05; Raum: G05
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### 16.3.2026, 16:15: Pharmacogenetics of Fluoropyrimidines: From Discovery to Implementation
Prof. Dr. Carlo Largiadèr Inst. of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital Bern; Ort: August-Forel-Str. 51, 8008 Zürich
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### 16.3.2026, 18:30: BrainFair 2026: Einführungsforum: Fortschritte in den Neurowissenschaften
Martin Schwab – Neurowissenschaftler, UZH Michael Weller – Neurologe, UZH Lutz Jäncke – Neuropsychologe, UZH Moderation: Elena Wagen – Radio- und Fernsehproduzentin; Ort: Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ), Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zürich; Raum: Grosser Hörsaal NORD 1, D304
More about 16.3.2026, 18:30: BrainFair 2026: Einführungsforum: Fortschritte in den Neurowissenschaften - 17 Mar 2026
### 17.3.2026, 08:30: Optoacoustic tomography for real-time monitoring focused ultrasound lesioning
Isaac Esteban (DR) / Chair: Urvashi Dalvi (AS); Ort: Y17, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich; Raum: H05
More about 17.3.2026, 08:30: Optoacoustic tomography for real-time monitoring focused ultrasound lesioning - 17 Mar 2026
### 17.3.2026, 12:30: Moosfrühling: Die stillen Stars im Garten
Heike Hofmann; Ort: Botanischer Garten der UZH, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zürich - Treffpunkt auf der Terrasse vor Cafeteria
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### 17.3.2026, 14:00: Deep learning on 3D point clouds
Damien Robert, Universität Zürich, Institut für Mathematische Modellierung und Machine Learning; Ort: Y25, Universität Zürich Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich; Raum: H-79
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### 17.3.2026, 16:15: Electrolyte effects on electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen evolution
Prof. Dr. Marc T. M. Koper, Leiden University, NL; Ort: Y15, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich; Raum: G40
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### 17.3.2026, 18:30: BrainFair 2026: Moderne Entwicklungen in der Neurologie
Fabian Büchele – Neurologe, USZ Lukas Imbach – Neurologe, Klinik Lengg Dominik Straumann – Neurologe, USZ Moderation: Oliver Haindl – Kommunikationstrainer; Ort: Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ), Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zürich; Raum: Grosser Hörsaal NORD 1, D 304
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