Infrastructure, Tools & Computer Resources

AI and language technology for your research and beyond

LiRI supports researchers at UZH as well as external academic and institutional partners in using AI and language technology to work with text and audio data. We are a motivated team of NLP experts  and software engineers who enjoy working closely with our partners to turn questions and ideas into practical, reliable solutions. 

We leverage AI tools to support tasks such as speech-to-text, text analytics, information extraction, and the use and evaluation of large language models, as well as building information systems such as RAG.

We also design custom analysis workflows and interfaces to explore and visualize results, and provide access to linguistic labs and research infrastructure. Our services range from consulting and workshops to fully customized software solutions tailored to your project.

Through the Science IT center, UZH researchers have access to powerful infrastructure to support data-intensive AI projects—ranging from training machine learning models to large-scale simulations.
 
Through Science IT, UZH offers include:

• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• GPU resources for deep learning
• Expert support for computing workflows and machine learning

These services are managed by the Central IT (ZI) and tailored to research needs across disciplines. Learn more about available computing services.
 
Need support or want to request access to a computing service? The Science IT team is here to help.

In a world of constant digital evolution, the University of Zurich is committed to providing its community with a powerful, secure, and adaptable computing infrastructure. Our Next Generation Computing project is our answer to this challenge, ensuring UZH provides its colleagues with the tools they need to research, teach and innovate.

We are building a future-proof digital ecosystem centered on four key pillars:

• Innovating in the Classroom 
  We are empowering educators and students with scalable, user-friendly computing platforms. This provides direct, hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and the latest AI applications, fostering a dynamic and modern learning environment.
• Secure Computing for Sensitive Research 
  We provide a robust and secure infrastructure that meets the highest data protection standards. Our researchers can conduct studies with sensitive data, confident that participant privacy and data integrity are rigorously safeguarded.
• High-Performance Computing for Breakthroughs 
  To eliminate resource constraints and accelerate discovery, we are significantly expanding our high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. A primary focus is on increasing GPU resources, allowing researchers to tackle complex problems and push the boundaries of innovation.
• Harnessing the Power of Generative AI 
  Generative AI is transforming academia. We are proactively exploring how to integrate this powerful technology into daily research and teaching at UZH in practical, ethical, and impactful ways, turning a revolutionary tool into an everyday asset.

A Collaborative Vision Developed in close collaboration with stakeholders across the university, these solutions are tailored to meet real-world needs and solidify UZH's leading role in a competitive academic landscape.