The University of Zurich is an institution devoted to free and public scholarly pursuit and scientific inquiry. Scholarly pursuit incorporates the acquisition, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in a methodical and critical manner. An inherent component of responsible scholarly activity is the ethical reflection of ways and means, and its consequences for humanity and the environment. All disciplines in which the University engages endeavour to discover the reality of our world. The University promotes open discourse and collaboration between the disciplines. As Switzerland's largest university, the University of Zurich is aware of its responsibility in maintaining and offering a wide range of academic disciplines.