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Chemistry and Biochemistry stand out as the sciences that are central, creative and useful. Central because many questions, from public health to environment and energy, from the life sciences to the materials, end up being answered on the molecular level. To find these answers, new matter, that is new molecules, new molecular architectures are created - much alike artists shaping their sculptures. The results are most useful for our society, chemistry and biochemistry account for much of our quality of life, an important percentage of Swiss economy.
The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers complete education at all levels, from the BS for our youngest students to MS, PhD and postdoctoral studies, all supported by attractive fellowships. A vibrant research atmosphere in the Departments of Biochemistry, Inorganic and Analytical, Organic, and Physical Chemistry prepares our students for future careers in academia, industry or elsewhere. Members of the School have created the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Chemical Biology, and the School operates the Chimiscope for the general public.
Upcoming events
Chalcogen Bonding Involving Tellurium. Study in Solution and Catalysis file
Presentation: Victor Mamane - Department of Chemistry, University of Strasbourg, France
Environmentally friendly polymers via catalyst design.
Presentation: Moshe Kol - Raymond Beverly Sackler, Faculty of Exact Science, Tel Aviv University
From Plastic Disassembly to Carbon Capture with Waste Plastic file
Presentation: Troels Skrydstrup - Aarhus University, Denmark