Social Media

The aims of the UZH social media channels are derived from the overall aims and principles of UZH's communications strategy. They apply for the main official channels and also as overarching aims for the social media presence of other UZH units. Status March 2019.

Social Media Strategy UZH (PDF, 135 KB)

Below you will find the 10 most important rules and tips for handling social media at UZH. They apply to all social media profiles run on behalf of UZH or its subunits. Status May 2020.

Social Media Guidelines for UZH Units (PDF, 106 KB)

Setting Up a New Social Media Account for a UZH Unit

The following checklist will help you decide whether it makes sense to open a new social media account for a UZH unit, and if so, what it takes to successfully run an account.

Checklist (PDF, 75 KB)

Do you want to set up a new social media account for an organizational unit? Then tell us about it! We can help you connect to the UZH network.

Report a new social media account

Social Media Cheat Sheet

An overview of the most important tips and tricks for each platform.

Social Media Cheat Sheet (PDF, 135 KB)

🎬 Social Media Videos

Guide to planning and producing videos for social media channels.

Social Media Videos Guide (PDF, 74 KB)

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