LGBTQIA+

The EDI Office addresses LGBTQIA+ matters as part of its service mandate. It bases its efforts on UZH’s Gender Policy Code of Conduct, which states: “Nobody may suffer negative consequences due to their sex, gender identity or gender transition.”
Gender Policy Code of Conduct

In its Diversity Policy, UZH highlights its commitment to fostering “a culture of truly practiced diversity. UZH staff and students treat each other with esteem, respect, and open-mindedness regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, origin, religion, sexual orientation, social or occupational position, or language.”
Diversity Policy

All UZH staff and students may contact the EDI Office for general information and advice regarding gender identity and sexual orientation. It is possible to obtain advice on personal matters and/or on processes.

University of Zurich
Office for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Tanja Neve-Seyfarth
E-Mail to Tanja Neve-Seyfarth

Policy for students

Students may submit a request to UZH’s Student Administration Office to change their first name and gender to something other than what is stated on their official identity documents. Access more information with the following links:

• Changing Personal Data
• Legal Basis (see Admission Regulations, esp. §6 und §44)

Policy for staff

Individuals employed by UZH may be recorded under a different first name and gender by UZH’s Human Resources provided certain conditions are met. Please contact the EDI Office in advance for such matters.
E-Mail to Tanja Neve-Seyfarth

A network has existed since March 2024 for UZH staff who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. This network enables and encourages LGBTQIA+ community members to meet and interact with each other. It regularly provides information about informal events and activities.

If you would like to join the network or have any questions, please contact Tanja Neve-Seyfarth (she/her) at the EDI Office.
tanja.neve-seyfarth@gleichstellung.uzh.ch

We are looking forward to welcoming many more members (including LGBTQIA+ allies)!

UZH has a student organization called PolyUniQue that addresses LQBTQIA+ topics. It was formed by merging the previous organizations L-Punkt, z&h and queer*z.
PolyUniQue

Moreover the website useful links lists further contact points outside of UZH:
Contact points outside of UZH