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Lectures Events in Zurich

Public talks, presentations, panel discussions, and seminars in Zurich.

Vorträge, Präsentationen, Podiumsdiskussionen und Seminare in Zurich.

37 upcoming lectures events

Wer knabbert an meiner Balkonpflanze?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

A German-language, family-friendly workshop about identifying and dealing with pests on balcony plants, run by the Stadtgärtnerei plant education center.

Extrem Therapie • Podcast

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Live premiere of the 'Extrem Therapie' podcast with hosts Gülsha Adilji and Jenny Jennster at Kaufleuten on 18 May 2026 — a live talkshow event in German.

Nutzpflanzen aus fernen Ländern

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 16:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

On August 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM, join a garden-education session at Stadtgärtnerei in Zurich to discover edible plants from distant lands. Learn their origins, culinary uses, and practical tips for growing them in temperate gardens.

Die Turmuhren von St. Peter

Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 19:30

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Explore the iconic St. Peter tower clocks in Zurich during a focused museum talk at Altstadtkirchen. Discover the history, mechanics, and cultural role of the clock tower, illustrated with artifacts and images that illuminate centuries of timekeeping.

Frische Kraft für Balkonpflanzen

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at 14:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Practical German-language workshop at the Stadtgärtnerei offering hands-on tips for caring for balcony and container plants, covering soil, watering and seasonal maintenance.

Max Frisch: Das Ich als Frage

Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 21:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture on Max Frisch examining his practice of self-questioning and the recurring themes of identity, responsibility and social role in his life and work, and their relevance for contemporary society.

Die Zünfte in der Reformation

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 13:00

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Explore the role of guilds during Zurich's Reformation in an insightful lecture at Altstadtkirchen. The talk traces how craft guilds influenced religious life, civic order, and social change, drawing on archival sources and expert commentary.

Smart Monday • kfmv Zürich

Mon, 7 Sept 2026 at 20:30

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Smart Monday at Kaufleuten: a kfmv Zürich lecture on how to stay healthy at work until retirement, offering practical strategies for occupational health, prevention and long-term wellbeing.

Risk Day 2026

Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Risk Day 2026 at ETH Zurich is a mini-conference on current topics in risk management across banking, investing and insurance, bringing professionals and students together for presentations and discussion.

FARIN URLAUB ÜBERS REISEN

Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 19:30

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Farin Urlaub appears with Jochen Schliemann at Volkshaus Zürich on Oct 4 for an intimate live talk/reading about travel—part storytelling, part performance for fans of the musician and travel writing.

Saša Stanišić • Literatur

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Acclaimed contemporary author Saša Stanišić presents a literature reading and talk at Kaufleuten on Oct 12 — an intellectual evening with one of today's leading writers.

Online Information Event Continuing Education ZHAW School of Engineering

Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 18:15

Join the ZHAW School of Engineering online information event to get detailed guidance on continuing education programs (WBK, CAS, DAS, MAS), ask questions about content and application, and learn how the courses fit your career path.

Professor Brian Cox

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

Samsung Hall (The Hall, Dübendorf)

Professor Brian Cox presents a public science lecture on physics and astronomy at The Hall in Zurich on 7 September 2026 — a popular, ticketed event for science lovers and general audiences.

Gendermedizintag 2026

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

Gendermedizintag 2026 at ETH Zurich on 26 Sep brings experts from diverse disciplines to discuss gender medicine at the intersection of technology, teaching and clinical practice.

Gegenseitiges Verhängnis: Der Briefwechsel von Ingeborg Bachmann und Max Frisch

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 at 21:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture at ETH Zurich examining the newly published correspondence between Ingeborg Bachmann and Max Frisch and how it alters perceptions of their relationship and literary legacy.

LEE HARRIS

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at 19:00

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Lee Harris presents an evening of energy teachings, guidance and live Q&A at Volkshaus Zurich on 19 Oct 2026, focused on spirituality, personal growth and practical energy tools.

Business Creation Social Sciences & Business Management

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

startup space, Wiesenstrasse 10A, 8952 Schlieren and Online

Hybrid startup workshop on business creation for social sciences and business management students and professionals, offering practical insights and networking at Startup Space Schlieren and online.

Master your Thesis – Discover essential tools and tips to help you in your studies!

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

Hands-on event for Master’s and Doctoral students at ETH offering 15+ info stands on thesis writing, literature management and AI tools, plus tips and free barista coffee in the main hall.

Capitalizing on Uncertainty: Structures, Processes, Mindsets

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

ETH Zurich

Academic lecture at ETH Zurich examining how organizations can capitalize on uncertainty via structures, processes and mindsets — aimed at researchers, students and professionals.

BEZIEHUNGSKOSMOS

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 20:00

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Live recording of the German-language podcast 'BEZIEHUNGSKOSMOS' at Volkshaus Zurich — an evening of frank conversations on relationships and modern love.

Spinnenpaarung

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 at 18:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

An educational event on spider mating at the Stadtgärtnerei Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung in Zurich, exploring arachnology and natural behaviour for curious visitors.

DNA Next Generation Sequencing – from theory to practice LSZGS - BIO680 (26.-30.10.)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

Five-day hands-on course at ETH Zurich/FGCZ covering theory and practicals in next-generation DNA sequencing to equip scientists and students with applied NGS skills.

Gestatten, Albert Einstein

Tue, 8 Dec 2026 at 19:15

ETH Zurich

Explore original Einstein documents in ETH Zurich's Hochschularchiv and join a guided tour of the main ETH building. Learn about Einstein's student and professor years in Zurich, with archival glimpses and expert context that illuminate the origins of relativity.

NSL Kolloquium: Dynamic Landscapes | Gestalten mit Unsicherheiten

Thu, 10 Sept 2026

ETH Zurich

A transdisciplinary NSL colloquium at ETH Zurich exploring how to design dynamic landscapes under increasing uncertainty, linking intuition, simulation and process-based planning strategies in the face of climatic and hydrological change.

Spinnen im Winter – Überlebenskünstlerinnen

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 at 19:30

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Join a winter spider exploration at Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung. Discover how spiders survive the cold, with interactive displays and insights into arachnid biology and winter ecology.

Metagenomics Course: Next Generation Sequencing Applied to Metagenomics - BIO638 (07.-11.12.)

Mon, 7 Dec 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

Five-day advanced course at ETH Zurich on next-generation sequencing applied to metagenomics, covering theory and practical analysis of microbial communities for researchers, students and professionals.

Podiumsdiskussion «Geschlechtskrankheiten heute: Aktuelle Entwicklungen medizinisch einordnen»

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 17:30

ETH Zurich

Panel discussion at ETH Zurich examining current developments in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Switzerland, with medical experts discussing trends, prevention and clinical perspectives.

KOF Prognosetagung 2026

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

ETH Zurich

KOF Prognosetagung 2026 is an annual macroeconomic forecasting conference at ETH Zurich on 30 Sep 2026, bringing together economists, policymakers and industry to discuss economic outlooks, risks and policy implications.

Ehrenwort • Podcast

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Live recording of 'Ehrenwort', the German-language podcast about scandals, performing in Switzerland at Kaufleuten on Dec 14 — expect candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories and audience interaction.

Study Abroad Info Session

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Online info session (in German) for ETH Zurich students about study abroad options, eligibility, application steps and the selection/lottery system; related Study Abroad Fairs on Nov 3 and Nov 5.

MAS MTEC Semester Briefing: 1st Semester, Class 2026–2028

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 at 13:15

ETH Zurich

Information meeting for enrolled 1st-semester MAS MTEC students (Class 2026–2028) at ETH Zurich to meet the programme manager and student administration and learn about new semester features.

MAS MTEC Semester Briefing: 3rd Semester, Class 2025–2027

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at 12:15

ETH Zurich

Semester briefing for 3rd-semester MAS MTEC students (Class 2025–2027) at ETH Zurich to meet the programme manager and student administration and learn about new features for the upcoming semester.

DR. LEON WINDSCHEID

Sun, 18 Apr 2027 at 20:00

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

German-language lecture by Dr. Leon Windscheid at Volkshaus Zurich. An insightful talk on decision-making and human behavior in an intimate indoor setting, suitable for adults and students seeking a thought-provoking evening.

Hitler's Skull and Teeth: Lecture by Dr. Benecke

Fri, 29 Oct 2027 at 21:30

Volkshaus Zürich — Blauer Saal

Renowned forensic biologist Dr. Mark Benecke presents a history-focused lecture at Volkshaus Zurich, examining the evidence surrounding Hitler's skull and teeth. The talk blends forensic science with WW2 history, offering a provocative look at artifacts, authentication, and public understanding of controversial history in a classic concert-hall setting.

Die Erforschung des langsamen Chaos

Sun, 31 Jan 2027

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

A German-language scientific talk or presentation at the Science Pavilion UZH exploring 'slow chaos' and related complex-system phenomena for an academic and interested public.

Radiotracer - dem Krebs auf den Fersen

Sat, 31 Jul 2027

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion (UZH) about radiotracers and how PET and related imaging methods are used to detect and track cancer, presenting current research and applications.

Was macht uns zu Menschen?

Fri, 31 Dec 2027

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Public lecture at the UZH Science Pavilion exploring what makes us human, drawing on cognitive science and anthropology; talk is listed in German.