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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · 8d

Great thanks to Peoplefone for funding the "Best BSc Thesis Award and for their continued commitment for young talents at @ethz.ch

ETH Dept. of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering @itetateth.bsky.social · 8d

During the open house at the Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET, three outstanding bachelor's students were honoured with the “Best BSc Thesis Award”. In addition, three students of PBL projects received awards. Congratulations to the winners!

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

Biodiversity is under threat. To make sure preservation measures are effective, the WildinSync initiative is monitoring global trends in biodiversity, using eDNA, satellite data and AI.

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Pinpointing changes in biodiversity • ETH Zürich Foundation

The WildinSync initiative, launched at ETH Zurich, is monitoring global trends in biodiversity – using eDNA, satellite data and AI.

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 29

Strengthening cybersecurity: ‪Swissquote‬ is supporting the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Center (ZISC) at @ethz.ch with a generous donation to help make communication and IT infrastructure more secure: ethz-foundation.ch/en/spotlight...

#cybersecurity #digitalbanking #ZISC #research

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 8

An amazing opportunity, thanks to the Jörg G. Bucherer-Foundation.

ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Jul 8

ETH Zurich receives CHF 100M from the Jörg G. Bucherer-Foundation to launch ETH Swiss GeoLab – a global Earth observation centre based in Lucerne. Led by Thomas Zurbuchen & Verena Griess, it will use satellite & sensor data to address global & local challenges.

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The Jörg G. Bucherer-Foundation donates 100 million Swiss francs to ETH Zurich for Earth observation centre

ETH Zurich will receive 10 million Swiss francs a year from the Jörg G. Bucherer-Foundation for the next ten years. The university will use the funds to establish a competence centre for Earth observa...

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 30

At the ‪@eth-ai-center‬, Paola Malsot and Riccardo De Santi are applying artificial intelligence to cutting-edge fields with a possibly transformative character, funded by the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung.
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Talent for advanced AI • ETH Zürich Foundation

With backgrounds spanning life sciences, theoretical physics and computer science, two ETH researchers are applying artificial intelligence with a possibly transformative character.

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NCCR Automation @nccr-automation.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congratulations to @dorfler.bsky.social who has been given this year's Rössler prize in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the fields of energy and control engineering.

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Florian Dörfler awarded this year’s Rössler Prize

ETH Zurich Automatic Control Laboratory

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 16

At @ethz.ch, Jacob Corn and his team are at the forefront of genome editing, developing tools to treat rare genetic diseases and investigating what happens inside our cells when DNA is altered: ethz-foundation.ch/fokus/news-2...
#genomeediting #CRISPR #medicalresearch #ETHZurich #startups

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CSCS - Swiss National Supercomputing Centre @cscsch.bsky.social · May 27

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting an event organised by the ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social on "AI-driven science and innovation." It was a special occasion to hear about the latest developments in AI and create a strong connection between ETH and #Ticino #AI #wearealps #alps

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ethmavt.bsky.social @ethmavt.bsky.social · May 16

After 25 years at @ethz.ch, Prof. Aldo Steinfeld leaves a legacy of groundbreaking work in solar energy. His research led to the creation of Climeworks & @Synhelion, both pioneering carbon-neutral solutions. Join us for his Farewell Lecture on 21 May, 5.15pm, Audi Max.
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When a vision becomes reality

Aldo Steinfeld, a pioneer in synthetic fuels, retires at the end of July 2025. This provides a compelling reason to present a portrait of the engineer and to find out how you can fill up your fuel tan...

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · May 20

What if planes could fly with solar energy? At @ethz.ch, bold ideas take off. Synhelion – an ETH spin-off turning sunlight into sustainable fuel – began as a project inspired by Professor Aldo Steinfeld. Supported by the Pioneer Fellowship, their vision took flight. Learn more: lnkd.in/eiiBdtVy

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 24

Warum ist #Philanthropie essenziell für die @ethzurich.bsky.social ? Sie macht wegweisende Projekte möglich, die über die staatliche Grundfinanzierung hinausgehen. Ob Stipendien oder zukunftsweisende Forschung – jede Unterstützung bringt uns einer lebenswerten Welt von morgen einen Schritt näher.

ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 14

ESOP goes bauma: Vielen Dank an die Amman Group für die spannenden Einblicke an der bauma 2025 für die ETH-Exzellenz-Stipendiatinnen und -Stipendiaten!
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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 11

“The more our circle of supporters grows, the more we can achieve together.”
Thank you to all donors and talents who attended this years' "Meet the Talent": ethz-foundation.ch/en/spotlight...
Become a supporter of talent at @ethzurich.bsky.social : ethz-foundation.ch/en/projects/...

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Apr 7

ETH Zurich has fabricated the world’s tallest 3D-printed structure. With the construction of the White Tower in Mulegns, researchers hope to bring innovative technologies to commercial maturity. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Towering feat in an alpine village

ETH Zurich has fabricated the world’s tallest 3D-printed structure. With the construction of the White Tower in Mulegns, researchers hope to bring innovative technologies to commercial maturity.

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 8

Discover our 2024 annual report and learn more about the impact of philanthropy at @ethzurich.bsky.social: report24.ethz-foundation.ch/en/
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Annual Report 2024 • ETH Zurich Foundation

Pushing boundaries together. Through research. For society. Annual Report 2024 from ETH Zurich Foundation.

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Feb 28

Congratulations to Svitlana Mayboroda.

Thank you to our donors who made the foundation of the Institute possible in 2013.

ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Feb 27

Svitlana Mayboroda will lead the ETH Institute for Theoretical Studies from June 2025! As a Professor of #Mathematics at ETH Zurich, she specializes in analysis, PDEs & #Geometric measure theory with applications in #Physics & #Semiconductors.

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Taylor priest @taylorpriest.bsky.social · Jan 30

So grateful for the opportunity to help promote my research and the NOMIS-ETH fellowship program - would highly recommend to apply !!

ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jan 30

What sparked the origins of #life? How does life continue to evolve? These questions drive @taylorpriest.bsky.social, one of the new NOMIS-ETH Fellows. He studies mobile genetic elements – tiny DNA fragments that transfer genetic information.

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On the trail of evolution | NOMIS-ETH Fellowship

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Andreas Wallraff @andreasateth.bsky.social · Feb 12

Congratulations to Simon Storz, recent graduate of our Quantum Device Lab, for winning first Quantum Entanglement Prize of @ethzurich.bsky.social and the @ethfoundation.bsky.social, providing 30 thousand Swiss Francs for the continuation of his research career.
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Andreas Wallraff on LinkedIn: #quantum #entanglement #prize

For his PhD research work on loophole-free Bell tests with superconducting circuits Simon Storz, who recently graduated from our Quantum Device Lab…

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jan 30

What sparked the origins of #life? How does life continue to evolve? These questions drive @taylorpriest.bsky.social, one of the new NOMIS-ETH Fellows. He studies mobile genetic elements – tiny DNA fragments that transfer genetic information.

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On the trail of evolution | NOMIS-ETH Fellowship

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Departement Umweltsystemwissenschaften (D-USYS), ETH Zürich @usyseth.bsky.social · Jan 16

A new study from @ethzurich.bsky.social shows flight costs could rise by 50% if synthetic fuels replace kerosene by 2050.

Scaling production globally will need vast renewable energy, particularly outside Europe. ✈️

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The cost of climate-neutral aviation in the future

Flight ticket prices could rise by 50 percent if aviation is made climate-neutral. This is an estimate from a new study by researchers at ETH Zurich. It is based in particular on the use of synthetic ...

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jan 17

Michelle Frei, former Excellence Scholar and now Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology and Molecular Imaging at @ethzurich.bsky.social, develops innovative chemical tools to better visualise and study cellular processes.
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Luminous tools for living cells

Cells constantly process complex signals, be they for survival, metabolism, development, or cell death. Anyone who can spy on this internal communication has a decisive advantage regarding the develop...

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