Welcome to UZH Space

Connecting space research across disciplines because the greatest challenges of space can only be solved together.

The University of Zurich (UZH) is home to a diverse and growing community of researchers working on space-related topics across disciplines, including the natural sciences, life sciences, engineering as well as the social sciences and humanities.

UZH Space serves as the university-wide platform that connects this interdisciplinary expertise across the University of Zurich, bringing together researchers, students, industry, and public institutions to create new opportunities for interdisciplinary research, education, innovation, and outreach while strengthening the visibility and impact of UZH’s space ecosystem.

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9 Jul 2026

Senior Teaching and Research Assistant (Oberassistenz) for International Space Law and Law of the Sea at UZH Faculty of Law (full-time)

Are you a junior researcher who wishes to pursue a habilitation in the field of international space law and is aiming for an academic career? The Schindler Centre for International Law has a newly created position to be filled as of November 1, 2026 (or by agreement). Application deadline: September 15, 2026.

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24 Jun 2026

Meet a Space Scientist: Prof. Dr. Jan B. Schmutz

UZH psychologist Prof. Dr. Jan B. Schmutz studies the human factors that will shape the future of space exploration. In this interview, he discusses how isolation, confinement, team dynamics, and human–AI collaboration influence astronaut performance and well-being during long-duration missions. Drawing on research conducted in Antarctica and other space analog environments, he highlights what it will take for humans to successfully live and work together on future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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11 Jun 2026

UZH at the 2026 Swiss-Korean Innovation Week: Exploring the Universe Across Scales

From June 9 to 13, 2026, the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week (SKIW) brought together researchers, innovators, diplomats, and industry representatives in Seoul to explore new opportunities for collaboration between Switzerland and South Korea. The University of Zurich (UZH) was represented by two leading researchers: Laura Baudis, Professor of Physics, and Ravit Helled, Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics and Director of UZH Space, who both contributed to key scientific sessions.

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27 May 2026

ESA Mission to Explore Understory Biodiversity

The HiBiDiS mission aims to provide new insights into forest understory biodiversity, answering key questions about its composition, the state of ecosystems, the global carbon cycle and climate change. UZH is participating in the mission as a scientific partner.

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7 May 2026

Launch your Space Career: Meet ESA and Swiss Space Companies

UZH Space, in collaboration with Space Exchange Switzerland, recently hosted the event “Launch Your Space Career: Meet ESA & Swiss Space Companies”, bringing together students and early-career professionals with representatives from ESA and Swiss space ecosystem. Participants gained valuable insights into career pathways ranging from ESA programmes to opportunities in industry, complemented by career talks, Q&A sessions, and direct networking opportunities.

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23 Aug 2026

UZH Space @ Scientifica 2026

Come and meet us at Scientifica 2026, Switzerland's largest science festival! Visit our booth at the Irchel Campus on Sunday, 23 August 2026, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Discover how UZH researchers are exploring the universe, why the social sciences and humanities are just as essential to space research as engineering and the natural sciences, and put your skills to the test by attempting to land the Apollo 11 lunar module.

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16 Oct 2026

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES | When Music Meets Science

UZH Space cordially invites you to MUSIC OF THE SPHERES | When Music Meets Science, a special public event celebrating the intersection of music, philosophy, and astronomy. The event will feature a live piano performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations by pianist Julian Trevelyan, accompanied by stunning astrophysical images and simulations from researchers at the University of Zurich. As music and cosmic visualizations unfold together, the audience will be invited on a journey through sound, space, thought, and the wonders of the universe.

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