About us
UZH is committed to ensuring equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity and preventing discrimination. The University fosters a diverse and inclusive environment in research, teaching, studying, self-organization and administration. In addition, UZH encourages its staff and students to pursue development and career opportunities and to make use of their full potential. The EDI Office is responsible for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at UZH. It belongs to UZH’s Central Services and falls under the responsibility of the Deputy President.
Central Services
Deputy President
Tasks of the EDI Office
- Develop and implement policies and strategies
Disability Statement
Diversity Policy
Gender Policy Code of Conduct - Develop, implement and provide information on UZH's measures, initiatives and projects regarding best practices in the areas of equality, academic career development, gender, social background, work-life balance, protection against sexual harassment and inclusion
EDI Office’s Current Projects
EDI News
Up to date - Advise UZH students, staff and university units on matters related to equality, diversity and inclusion
Advice & Information - Collect and monitor EDI data
Facts and Figures - Coordinate the Gender Equality and Diversity Commission and the Commission for Disability Inclusion
Gender Equality and Diversity Commission
Commission for Disability Inclusion - Manage UZH contributions to the kihz foundation
Stiftung kihz - Represent UZH both internally and externally on EDI matters (UZH, Switzerland and Europe)
Arbeitsweise der Abteilung EDI
Visit the pages below for more information about our team, how we work (UZH units, bodies and networks with whom the EDI Office works closely), the history of our office and the history of equality at UZH.