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.
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.
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.
XENONnT collaboration announced the first measurement of low-energy nuclear recoils from neutrinos produced in nuclear reactions inside the sun, particularly those involving the element boron. UZH Professor Laura Baudis and her group are involved in the XENONnT experiment with leading contributions to the detector and the analysis.
According to evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner, nature tirelessly produces new variations, many of which are not utilized. But when environmental conditions change, these dormant new talents spring into action.