Central Services and Commissions

Various departments and commissions contribute to UZH's sustainable development and often collaborate with the Sustainability Hub.
Sustainability Hub​​​​​​​

As a department specializing in real estate and construction, the DIB provides real estate management services across the entire life cycle – from planning, management, and construction to operation.
The DIB addresses sustainability aspects in all nine of its areas of activity:

• Renewable energies,
• Energy-efficient buildings,
• Life cycle assessment,
• Circular economy,
• Open space design and biodiversity,
• Construction projects,
• Area management,
• Mobility and vehicle fleet, and
• Procurement and logistics.

In 2024, the UZH Construction and Real Estate Management Strategy was published. Regarding the sustainability of construction and real estate management, UZH aims to serve as a role model (see Strategic Guideline and Initiative 6 and Sub-Goal 11). Sustainability is to be implemented in all DIB business processes.
Direktion Immobilien und Betrieb
Strategie für das Bau- und Immobilienmanagement (PDF, 406 KB)

The Safety, Security and Environment within DIB is also responsible for occupational safety, health protection, operational safety, hazardous waste management, emergency management, security, transportation, and fire protection. In the area of ​​environmental protection, for example, compliance with legal regulations regarding water protection and the Clean Air Ordinance, as well as the proper disposal of hazardous waste, is ensured.
Safety, Security and Environment
health@uzh

UZH is committed to equal opportunities, inclusion, and the promotion of diversity, as well as to combating discrimination. It supports a diverse and inclusive working environment in research, teaching, studies, academic self-organization, and administration. UZH also promotes the development and career opportunities of its members and utilizes their diverse potential. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) office is UZH's central point of contact for equal opportunities, inclusion, the promotion of diversity, and the combating of discrimination. It is part of UZH's central services and reports to the Vice Rectorate.
EDI Office

The Disability Office is located within the Student Affairs and Advisory Services. The Disability Office is the central contact point for students and prospective students with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. It provides advice on compensation for disadvantages, accessibility, and support measures, thus promoting equal opportunities. UZH students receive individualized advice, support, and relevant information here.
Student Affairs and Advisory Services
Disability Office

The UZH Innovation Hub is the hub for innovation and entrepreneurship at the UZH. It concentrates knowledge and expertise, connects students and researchers with the national and international innovation ecosystem, and offers support in translating research findings into marketable products and realizing innovative ideas through the founding of startups. The Innovation Hub is committed to promoting sustainable business concepts, particularly through its UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship track "Sustainable Society."
UZH Innovation Hub

UZH has a "Policy on Animal Research," approved by the University Executive Board and signed by all groups that use animals for scientific purposes. This policy specifies that UZH employees involved in animal experiments, as well as their superiors and management bodies consistently adhere to the 3R principles: replace, reduce, refine.

The Animal Welfare and 3R Office is the central contact point for all questions relating to animal testing, animal husbandry, and the 3Rs. It offers advice and support, as well as training and continuing education for researchers and animal caregivers. Furthermore, the office is responsible for internal inspections of animal experiments and animal husbandry facilities as internal quality control, as well as for public relations work on the topics of animal testing, animal welfare, and the 3Rs. The office consists of four animal welfare officers.Animal Welfare and 3Rs

The UZH Sustainability Commission supports the Delegate for Sustainability in fulfilling his duties, namely raising awareness and promoting the sustainable use of resources at the UZH in teaching, research and operations.
UZH Sustainability Commission

The Commission for Gender Equality and Diversity is a permanent commission of the Extended Executive Board of the University. It supports the governing bodies of the university, faculties and institutes in their efforts to achieve gender equality and to encourage an appropriately diverse and inclusive shared culture at UZH.
Gender Equality and Diversity Commission

The Commission for Disability Inclusion is a permanent commission of theExtended Executive Board of the University. The purpose of the commission is to promote inclusion, especially disability inclusion. It supports the governing bodies of the university, faculties and institutes in their efforts to achieve an inclusion-sensitive and accessible culture at UZH.
Commission for Disability Inclusion

The Ethics Committee promotes the awareness of ethical responsibility in research and teaching and supports teachers in incorporating ethical issues into their teaching. Furthermore, teachers can submit applications for courses with ethical relevance to the Ethics Committee, which can award eight teaching hours to teachers annually.
University of Zurich Ethics Commission

The members of the sustainability committee represent each of the departments of the MNF. Currently the committee is responsible for developing and monitoring the MNF Sustainable Travel Policy and supporting sustainability projects on campus and in our labs.
Input and participation from anyone with enthusiasm to make the Faculty more aware and active in sustainability is appreciated.
Sustainability Committee of the Faculty of Science
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