“Zürich meets London — A Festival of two Cities” is presented jointly by the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich, Zurich Tourism, the University of Zurich (UZH), and the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).
Zurich is a thriving metropolis and the centre of Switzerland’s economy. With its unique lakeside location and the Swiss Alps forming a spectacular backdrop, the region also boasts a rich cultural life and excellent public services. Three of Europe’s most prestigious universities are based here as well as more than fifty museums and theatres, not to mention some of Europe’s greatest events and festivals. Not surprisingly, Zurich consistently earns top marks in polls of the best places in the world for quality of life.
www.zuerich.ch
Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich (UZH) today has 26,000 students and is Switzerland’s largest university. It offers academic excellence in more than one hundred different subject areas. As a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), UZH is one of Europe’s most prestigious research institutions and as such has a global reach. Among the many distinctions awarded to members of the university are twelve Nobel prizes.
www.uzh.ch
Switzerland’s largest art university and one of Europe’s oldest art schools, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a vibrant and international centre for teaching and research. It offers a broad range of programs in art education, design, film, visual and fine arts, music, dance, theatre, and transdisciplinary studies. The university hosts more than six hundred events every year, making it a significant contributor to the cultural life of the region of Zurich. Their innovative study program Cast/Audiovisual Media will enrich the festival with a live reportage on facebook.
www.zhdk.ch