The academic initiative "Ukrainian Research in Switzerland" (URIS) fosters Ukrainian expertise in Switzerland.

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The objectives of the initiative URIS are to make a long-term contribution to furthering Ukrainian expertise in Switzerland, to foster the next generation of scholars, and to contribute to the international networks of Switzerland-based university research on Ukraine.

About URIS

Learn more about the objectives, the vision and the funding of the initiative “Ukrainian Research in Switzerland”.

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Fellowship

The Fellowship Program of URIS is a core component of the initiative.

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Network

The URIS website presents an overview of ongoing Ukraine research projects in the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences.

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Upcoming Events

Der Ukrainisch II Kurs knüpft nahtlos an den Ukrainisch Einführungskurs an (HS 24) und bietet eine umfassende Möglichkeit, die Sprachfertigkeiten auf ein neues Niveau zu heben.

News

As our first highlight of 2025 – and already one of the most important publications of the coming years by our former URIS fellow Serhiy Kudelia

Our detailed report from the week-long conference ‘Societies on the Move’ is now online! Explore new perspectives and in-depth discussions on Eastern European migration and mobility

This new volume features 30 international scholars exploring the urgent need to re-evaluate Western perspectives on Eastern Europe in light of recent geopolitical shifts.