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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 1d

Join us this autumn at Treffpunkt Science City 2025 to explore how crises can fuel innovation, action, and progress in Switzerland’s energy transition. Can technology, politics, and society work together to create a safer, fairer, and more resilient energy future? More: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 1d

How can social science research stay relevant in a rapidly changing world? At ETH Zürich’s Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, researcher Ümit Seven discovered how theory and practice come together to address real-world challenges, from humanitarian action to digital security.

The Future of Social Sciences Beyond Academia - ETH Ambassadors

At ETH Zurich’s Center for Security Studies, Ümit discovered how social science can stay relevant by bridging research with real-world practices.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 3d

In our latest ETH Ambassadors Blog, Natali Wulff and Maria-Luisa Gopsill share how teamwork, field trips, and design thinking at the World Food Systems Summer School 2025 sparked new insights, lasting friendships, and bold ideas for more sustainable food systems. @ethzwfsc.bsky.social @ethz.ch

Lessons from the World Food Systems Summer School 2025 - ETH Ambassadors

Natali and Maria-Luisa share how field trips, teamwork, and design thinking sparked new insights, lasting friendships, and fresh inspiration to shape food systems.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 4d

From Earth observation from space to exploring how emerging technologies reshape our digital presence, ETH Zurich is proud to be part of Berlin Science Week 2025 with thought-provoking talks, interactive sessions, and inspiring voices from our community. ethz.ch/en/the-eth-z...

ETH Meets Berlin 2025: 7-8 Nov 2025 – Meet ETH Berlin Science Week 2025 from 7 to 8 November 2025. Covering a spectrum from Earth observation from space to reflections on how emerging technologies are reshaping our digital presence, ETH Zurich is hosting two events at this year’s Berlin Science Week.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 8d

In our latest ETH Ambassadors Blog post, Lisa Yasko, @ethz.ch Advisor for Public Policy Initiatives, political scientist, cultural diplomat, and Member of Parliament of Ukraine, shares her reflections on resilience, leadership, and the urgent need for a global policy mindset. #globalpolicy #Crisis

Why We Need a Global Policy Mindset - ETH Ambassadors

ETH Advisor for Public Policy Initiatives, and Member of the Parliament of Ukraine, Lisa Yasko shares her thoughts on developing a global policy mindset.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 9d

The ETH Ambassadors Blog celebrates the voices of our students, staff, alumni, and community by sharing experiences of discovery, learning, and connection far beyond the classroom. www.linkedin.com/pulse/connec...

Connecting & Exploring: Stories from Abroad and Beyond

One of the most inspiring aspects of the ETH Ambassadors Blog is how it brings together the voices of our students, staff, alumni, and community, all sharing experiences of learning, discovery, and co...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 10d

Cycling 1,600 km through the Alps – from Munich to Monaco – to give a voice to Alpine glaciers and raise awareness of climate change, @ethz.ch's Christophe Ogier shares his fresh impressions from a memorable day as part of the Glorious Glacier Ride. #glaciers #climatechange #climatecrisis

The Glorious Glacier Ride, from Munich to Monaco - ETH Ambassadors

Cycling 1,600 km through the Alps – from Munich to Monaco – to give a voice to Alpine glaciers and raise awareness of climate change, Christophe Ogier shares his fresh impressions from a memorable day...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 11d

Treffen Sie Prof. Florian Dörfler, den Experten für komplexe Steuerungssysteme an der ETH Zürich am 26. Oktober im Treffpunkt Science City. Entdecken Sie, wie Spitzenforschung dazu beiträgt, Stromausfälle zu verhindern und eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft zu ermöglichen.

Mit Mathematik gegen den Blackout

Florian Dörfler entwickelt Algorithmen, die unsere Stromnetze stabil halten – auf der Basis von Mathematik und mit grosser Risikobereitschaft, wie er sagt. Nun erhält er den Rössler-Preis, die wichtig...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 15d

One week in Ascona. 44 young scientists from 17 countries. A shared mission: advancing the energy transition. Join Jan Heldmann and Alejandro Christlieb as they share their experience of the Energy Summer School 2025.

Recharged with Fresh Perspectives - ETH Ambassadors

One week in Ascona. 44 young scientists from 17 different countries. All united by a common goal: advancing the energy transition.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 16d

Join us this autumn at Treffpunkt Science City 2025 to explore how energy crises can fuel innovation, action, and progress in Switzerland’s energy transition. ethz.ch/de/news-und-...

Treffpunkt Science City Herbst 2025
Wie schaffen wir die Energiewende? Welche Rolle spielen Katastrophen? Und wie reagieren wir als Gesellschaft? An drei Sonntagen sprechen Wissenschaftler:innen, Menschen aus betroffenen Bergregionen und Vertreter:innen der jungen Generation mit uns über diese drängenden Fragen der Energiewende – fundiert, verständlich und engagiert.

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 17d

Discover how @ethz.ch alumna Emma Pooley balances elite sport, academic excellence, and creative reinvention — proving that success is never a straight line.

“Most things worth doing in life are not easy... but in the long run, it makes you stronger.” – Emma Pooley

From Olympian to Cookbook Author - ETH Ambassadors

Discover how ETH Zurich alumna Emma Pooley balances elite sport, academic excellence, and creative reinvention — proving that success is never a straight line.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · 24d

Join us for the next @ethz.ch Global Lecture where Walter Thurnherr, former Federal Chancellor of Switzerland, and Prof. Tobias Schmidt, Director of ETH’s Institute of Science, Technology and Policy, explore how scientific insight can inform governance and decision-making in today’s complex world.

Global Lecture Series: Improving Public Policy Through Science

7 October 2025 – Scientific insight meets political experience in this timely ETH Global Lecture. Former Federal Chancellor of Switzerland Walter Thurnherr and ETH Professor Tobias Schmidt explore how...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Sep 4

From Delhi to Zurich, from biochemistry to computer science, every @ethz.ch Summer Student Research Fellowship (SSRF) journey is unique: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/09/04/e...

ETH SSRF 2025: between supercomputers and mountain hikes - ETH Ambassadors

The ETH Summer School Research fellowship provides students from all around the world the chance to gain their first research experience, connect with various like-minded people and explore Switzerlan...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Aug 28

From Zurich to Milan to Strasbourg, @ethz.ch student Vivienne Hanke has been working to ensure that students’ perspectives shape the future of education in Europe. ‪#education #futureofeducation #studentassembly #EuropeanParliament #learning

Student Voices at the European Student Assembly & ENHANCE Forum - ETH Ambassadors

ETH Zurich student Vivienne Hanke joined 250 peers at the European Student Assembly in Strasbourg, bringing fresh ideas and recommendations to the EU Parliament on today’s most pressing challenges.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Aug 21

What if AI’s “hallucinations” weren’t flaws, but sparks of creativity? In this ETH Ambassadors Blog, Jeta Sopa shares how a week at the ETH AI Summer School in Heilbronn transformed her perspective on AI, from vineyard applications to global collaborations and insights from leading researchers.

My AI Toolkit Got an Upgrade. So Did My Perspective. - ETH Ambassadors

What if LLMs’ flaws was its most human feature? A week at the ETH AI Summer School challenged my perspective on intelligence.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Aug 19

Ever wondered what lies behind the walls of @ethz.ch? Explore science, history, and innovation through our ETH Themed Tours!

Discover more and book your spot: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Aug 7

Kilian Teck from @ethz.ch shares his experience attending the ML4QT symposium in Heilbronn, where researchers from well-known European universities and institutes gathered to explore the cutting edge of quantum tech. Read ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/08/07/m...

Marc Ebert from ETH Studio Heilbronn, Isidor and Kilian in front of the venue: the Experimenta.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Computer Graphics Lab at @ethz.ch has developed a powerful new system for creating interactive, story-driven digital characters that enable natural, believable AI conversations. Find out: cgl.ethz.ch/Downloads/Pu...

The Computer Graphics Lab at ETH Zurich presents a system for designing interactive, story-driven digital characters. The system brings together large language models, memory, dynamic personality control, and a physical setup to create believable AI-powered characters that users can engage with through natural conversation. It integrates real-time speech recognition and synthesis, animation synthesis, and webcam-based user analysis - allowing characters to perceive, understand, and react to users in believable ways.
As a proof of concept, Digital Einstein is introduced - a digital version of Albert Einstein capable of lifelike, believable interactions. The system integrates cutting-edge AI components into a unified, immersive experience.

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 17

What’s next for science? Three young scientists from @ethz.ch returned from the 2025 #LindauMeeting inspired by #NobelLaureates, global peers and even a conga line.
Read their story: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/07/17/c... #LINO25

Eva J. Meeus, Cosima Brudy and Magdalena Lederbauer are researchers and students at ETH Zurich and attended the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry which took place from June 29 to July 4, 2025.

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 10

A hands-on research experience at PMOD/WRC allowed Luca Baumann, a Data Science student from @ethz.ch, to apply machine learning skills to real satellite data. Read more about Luca’s journey, lessons learned, and career aspirations here: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/07/10/f...

From Data to Insight: Bridging Theory and Practice at PMOD/WRC - ETH Ambassadors

A hands-on research experience at PMOD/WRC allowed a Data Science student from ETH Zurich to apply machine learning skills to real satellite data.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join an exclusive ETH Tour and discover the ETH Hangar at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich. This guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how @ethz.ch connects research and industry through real-world applications. Details here: ethz.ch/content/dam/...

Located at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich at the Dübendorf airfield, ETH Hangar is an innovation hub connecting industry and academia through collaborative projects.

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 3

In this ETH Ambassadors Blog, @ethz.ch Master’s student Aashi Kalra reflects on her experience at TECH Conference 2025, where cutting-edge neurotechnology and real-world impact took center stage. Read: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/07/03/e...

Exploring Neurotechnology and Purpose - ETH Ambassadors

Part 3 of 3: How attending the TECH Conference in Heilbronn deepened Aashi Kalra's commitment to aligning innovation in robotics and AI with meaningful impact in health and medicine.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 2

Why hasn’t Europe experienced the same tech boom as the US or China? In this ETH Ambassadors Blog, Ben Zhou, an exchange student from the University of Melbourne at @ethz.ch, shares a powerful takeaway from the TECH Conference 2025 in Heilbronn. Read the Blog: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/07/02/c...

In this ETH Ambassadors Blog, Ben Zhou, an exchange student from the University of Melbourne at ETH Zurich, shares a powerful takeaway from the TECH Conference 2025 in Heilbronn: Europe has the talent, the institutions, and the ambition but is it ready to scale innovation globally? From OpenAI to DeepSeek, tech giants are reshaping the world. Meanwhile, Europe is still asking: Why not us?

Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jul 1

Being part of the @ethz.ch delegation at TECH 2025 showed Giancarla Salzarulo just how globally influential—and inspiring—our community is. In this ETH Ambassadors Blog, Giancarla Salzarulo share her experience attending TECH Conference 2025 in Heilbronn. Read ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/07/01/b...

Bridging Innovation and Inspiration – ETH Ambassadors Blog by Giancarla Salzarulo on her attending TECH Conference 2025 with the ETH delegation in Heibronn, Germany.

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Meet ETH @meeteth.bsky.social · Jun 26

In our latest ETH Ambassadors Blog, Charles Bara reflects on a talk by Dr. Caroline Lustenberger, neuroscience researcher and lecturer at @ethz.ch, who shared insights from more than 15 years of sleep research. Read the full story: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/06/26/s... @baracharles.bsky.social

“Sleep is a human right. Deprivation is torture.” What does it really take to get a good night’s sleep, a steady routine, the right temperature, or maybe just fewer gadgets?