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Universitas 21

Global Network of Research-intensive Universities

Universitas 21 (U21) is the leading global network of 29 research-intensive universities from all continents. The aim of the network is to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between its members, to advance the internationalization of education and to promote the exchange of experience at all levels.

The University of Zurich has been a member since May 2017 and is the only Swiss university member. UZH's involvement supports the internationalization strategy, fosters innovative approaches, promotes research-inspired teaching and learning as well as student mobility.

Focus on Education, Research and Student Experience

U21's wide-ranging activities fall into three areas of focus: Educational Innovation, Research Engagement, and Student Experience.

The goal is to build a global perspective into as many university-related topics as possible, and to promote collaboration in these areas. This enables UZH to encourage greater levels of student and staff mobility, develop deeper links with prestigious international partners and pursue joint research on a truly global stage.

Get Involved | Opportunities with U21

  • Nominate someone for the U21 Award

    The U21 Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals or teams who have made a significant impact on internationalization and/or teaching or research in higher education.
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  • Nominate someone for the Leader of the Future Award

    The U21 Leaders of the Future Awards celebrate current students and recent alumni who have shown exceptional promise or made a significant impact in internationalization.
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  • U21 Global Citizens Program

    Universitas 21 Global Citizens is a three-week, online leadership development course with 75 student spaces available per university.
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  • U21 Scholarships Summer Schools

    UZH students participating in summer schools or other short programs offered by U21 universities can profit from scholarships.
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  • Real Impact on Society and Environment Showcase and Awards

    RISE is an international showcase of student achievement in sustainability and social innovation designed to accelerate the scale and impact of student-led projects. UZH may nominate a student-led project that addresses at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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  • Researcher Opportunities and Funding

    U21 offers graduate and postgraduate researchers a range of opportunities from across the network including workshops and funding opportunities. These encourage researchers to think and work collaboratively, taking into account global perspectives.
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  • Early Career Researcher Workshops

    U21's unique series of workshops committed to enhancing international networking and encouraging collaborative research for those in the early stages of their career.
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  • U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition

    The Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT®) challenges research students to communicate the significance of their projects to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.
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Collaboration Spotlight

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Encouraging Mutually Beneficial Collaboration with U21 Member Universitas Gadjah Mada

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The University of Zurich hosed a delegation from the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the newest member to the university network Universitas 21. During the visit, the two universities discussed ways to build on the institutions’ similarities and existing links.

UZH Welcomes Leading Research Universities at U21 Researcher Engagement Meeting

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In September 2023, the University of Zurich (UZH) hosted the first-ever U21 Researcher Engagement Meeting. This event provides a forum for UZH and the U21 network to refine strategies and enhance research collaboration impact.

UZH PhD candidate among winners of U21 Three Minutes Thesis Global Competition

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Exciting news for the University of Zurich, as Emilio Dal Re – PhD candidate in economics – achieves global visibility as "Highly Commended" prize winner of the Universitas 21 Three Minutes Thesis Global Competition.

UZH Representation on U21 Groups and Activities

To advance the shared goals within UZH, University of Zurich representatives are working on and contributing to activities within the U21 framework. Learn more about UZH representation in U21 here.

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Main Contacts at UZH

Katja Durkin, U21 Senior Leader
Head Global Affairs
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Leslie Reinhard, U21 Officer
Partnership Manager Global Networks
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U21 Impact Report 2023

The U21 annual Impact Report is a chance to reflect on the what the network has delivered in the course of a year.