ETH Zurich

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Leading Swiss federal institute of technology and university with multiple campuses in Zurich, offering teaching, research and public event spaces. Facilities include lecture halls, seminar rooms and dedicated conference venues (capacities vary, with some teaching rooms and PBLabs seating 20–150 people) and an international conference centre (Congressi Stefano Franscini).

ETH Zürich, 130, Binzmühlestrasse, Oerlikon, Kreis 11, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8050, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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Lecture~71 events/monthCHF 20–180

Upcoming Events (50)

Free

Computer-aided proofs in first-order optimization, with applications to error feedback.

Todayat11:30

Academic talk at ETH Zurich on computer-aided proofs for first-order optimization, covering performance estimation software and applications to error feedback — aimed at researchers, students and practitioners in optimization and ML.

Free

Multiscale Modeling & Multistate Enhanced Sampling for Free-Energy Methods

Todayat16:00

Research seminar at ETH Zurich on integrating multiscale modeling with multistate enhanced sampling to improve efficiency and accuracy of free-energy calculation methods for molecular systems.

Free

Cold chemistry of atomic and molecular hydrogen ions

Todayat16:00

Academic colloquium at ETH Zurich on the cold chemistry of atomic and molecular hydrogen ions, ideal for students and researchers in atomic, molecular and physical chemistry.

Free

Protein Conformation in Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation: An EPR Study of the RNA-Binding Protein hnRNP A1

Todayat16:00

Colloquium at ETH Zurich presenting EPR studies of protein conformation during liquid–liquid phase separation in the RNA-binding protein hnRNP A1 — aimed at students and researchers in biophysics and molecular biology.

Free

Exploring multicellular development at the root of animals and beyond

Todayat16:15

Academic lecture at ETH Zurich on multicellular development and the evolutionary roots of animals, exploring recent research and broader implications for biology.

Free

Decoding Macrophage Reprogramming in Liver Disease

Todayat16:30

ETH Zurich seminar on decoding macrophage reprogramming in liver disease, presenting current immunology research and insights for researchers, students and professionals on 26 May 2026.

Free

Language in the brain: neuronal mechanisms of speech perception

Todayat17:15

Lecture at ETH Zurich on the neuronal mechanisms of speech perception, exploring how the brain processes language and speech signals.

Free

Multiscale Modeling and Multistate Enhanced Sampling

Todayat18:00

Research colloquium at ETH Zurich on integrating multiscale modeling with multistate enhanced sampling to develop efficient simulation methods for biomolecular systems.

Colloquium: Multiscale Modeling with Multistate Enhanced Sampling

Todayat18:00

"Stiller" intermedial

TodayatAll day

Guided tour at ETH Zurich's Max Frisch Archive exploring original manuscripts, typescripts and materials related to the novel "Stiller" and its film adaptation; wheelchair accessible and suitable for ages 12+.

Free

Fokus-Rollout 2026 am D-MAVT

Wed, 27 May 2026atAll day

At Fokus-Rollout 2026 at D-MAVT, 18 bachelor teams unveil prototype projects from the 5th and 6th semesters. Explore innovations in mobility, robotics, medical tech, production methods, and sustainable technologies, with discussions and demos at ETH Zurich.

Free

Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Anders, aber vollkommen richtig im Kopf

Wed, 27 May 2026at14:00

Lecture at ETH Zurich presenting current research on neurodiversity, exploring strengths and challenges of neurodivergent people and outlining best practices for inclusive interactions in higher education.

Free

Einstein Colloquium: Powering the Transition - Science at the Heart of Climate Policy

Wed, 27 May 2026at14:15

Former Irish Minister Denis Naughten leads a science-policy masterclass at ETH Zurich on how scientific evidence can be translated into actionable climate policy and technology governance during times of rapid change.

Free

KOF Research Seminar- Linda WU: Behavioral Responses to Estate Taxation: Evidence from Taiwan

Wed, 27 May 2026at16:15

KOF Research Seminar at ETH Zurich: Linda Wu presents empirical evidence on behavioral responses to estate taxation in Taiwan using administrative records and a prediction-based difference-in-differences design, estimating sizable elasticities and wealth-shifting patterns.

Free

Accurate Protein Binder Design Using BindCraft

Wed, 27 May 2026at17:00

ETH Zurich seminar on accurate protein binder design using BindCraft, presenting computational methods and applications for designing high-affinity protein binders.

Free

Gletscher damals & heute: Führung durch Ausstellungen, ETH Zürich

Wed, 27 May 2026atAll day

A guided tour of the Gletscher damals & heute exhibitions at ETH Zurich’s extract and Graphische Sammlung. Moderated by Susanne Pollack and Linda Vogel with Nicole Graf, this dialogue invites visitors to explore glacier landscapes, archival drawings, and a time-travel through Swiss scenery in an intimate museum setting.

Free

Kinematic response to hydrothermal processes in bedrock permafrost

Thu, 28 May 2026at11:30

ETH Zurich lecture presenting multi-scale observations and lab shear tests on ice-filled rock discontinuities to understand permafrost-driven rock slope destabilization at the Matterhorn and implications for infrastructure safety.

Free

IceCube astrophysical tau neutrinos

Thu, 28 May 2026at12:00

A scientific lecture at ETH Zurich on IceCube's detection and implications of astrophysical tau neutrinos, aimed at students, researchers and interested members of the public.

Free

Research Seminar by Catie Hausman

Thu, 28 May 2026at12:00

CEPE Lunch Seminar with Catie Hausman on Sustainability Economics and Finance at ETH Zurich (2026-05-28); open to the scientific community with sandwiches and water provided — register via the Zoom link.

Free

A trip through the troposphere: Soot impact on cloud formation and climate

Thu, 28 May 2026at13:00

ETH Zurich lecture on how soot particles in the troposphere affect cloud formation and climate, presenting recent research and implications for atmospheric science.

Free

Grosses Sommerpicknick / Grand Summer Picnic

Thu, 28 May 2026at17:00

Join a multilingual, informal summer picnic at ETH Zurich to meet others, practice languages, and get mini consultations on language learning—please bring your own plate, cutlery and drinks.

Free

Guided Tour and Film Screening of NOT JUST ROADS with Directors

Thu, 28 May 2026at18:30

Join a guided tour of the exhibition Civilization – Our Life in Focus followed by a screening of the documentary Not Just Roads (2021) with the directors and a discussion on urban growth, infrastructure, displacement and related conflicts.

Free

Stories from Startups

Thu, 28 May 2026at20:00

Join a public lecture at ETH Zurich as 'Stories from Startups' explores how science-driven ideas become market-ready products in sustainable nutrition and food systems. Learn from young entrepreneurs turning research into shelves and plates, and discover how academia fuels the next wave of food innovation in this engaging dialogue-series.

Free

Research Seminar by Christian Traeger

Fri, 29 May 2026at12:00

CEPE Lunch Seminar on Sustainability Economics and Finance at ETH Zurich (May 29): open to the scientific community; sandwiches and water provided—join researchers for a noon seminar and networking.

Free

Deciphering the metabolic rhetoric of ancient plant lineages

Fri, 29 May 2026at12:30

Research seminar at ETH Zurich exploring the metabolic evolution of ancient plant lineages — an academic lunch talk for students, researchers and professionals in plant sciences.

Free

Bewerbungsfrist CAS ETH in Preservation

Sun, 31 May 2026

Deadline to apply for the CAS ETH in Preservation at ETH Zurich. The program covers monument-theoretic foundations and fosters interdisciplinary engagement with built heritage; apply by May 31, 2026 for Fall 2026 intake.

Free

Bewerbungsfrist: MAS ETH Denkmalpflege & Konstruktionsgeschichte

Sun, 31 May 2026atAll day

Deadline notice for the MAS ETH in Denkmalpflege und Konstruktionsgeschichte at ETH Zurich. Applications close May 31, 2026 for the Fall 2026 intake. The program offers interdisciplinary, holistic training to evaluate and preserve architectural heritage and construction history.

Metagenomics Course: Next Generation Sequencing Applied to Metagenomics - BIO638 (01.-05.06.)

Mon, 1 Jun 2026at09:00

Intensive 5-day hands-on Metagenomics course at ETH Zurich (1–5 June 2026) covering next-generation sequencing technologies and analysis workflows for studying microbial communities in environmental and clinical samples.

Free

Prof. Dr. John Sutherland, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK "Tba"

Mon, 1 Jun 2026at16:00

Seminar by Prof. Dr. John Sutherland (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge) at ETH Zurich on 2026-06-01; academic talk in molecular/chemical biology (title TBA).

Personalized Health Conference 2026

Tue, 2 Jun 2026atTime TBD

Two-day international conference at ETH Zurich on personalized health bringing together academia, industry and healthcare experts to discuss AI-driven decision support, clinical bioinformatics, drug discovery and next-generation clinical trials.

Workshop & Lecture Series in Law & Economics - Presentations by Prof. Anup Malani (University of Chicago)

Tue, 2 Jun 2026at16:15

Unter der Haut

Tue, 2 Jun 2026at18:15

Guided tour of ETH Zurich’s pet anatomy collection showcasing full skeletons, skulls and pathological specimens—an educational, up-close look into animal bodies for ages 12+.

Free

Tag der offenen Laboratorien D-CHAB

Wed, 3 Jun 2026at11:00

Explore behind the scenes at ETH Zurich's D-CHAB department with lectures, lab tours, and an experimental show. Open to students aged 16–19 and their teachers, this outreach day offers a vivid glimpse into cutting-edge research and the life of researchers.

Internationales Symposium «Die Schweiz zwischen sublim und pittoresk

Fri, 5 Jun 2026at11:00

An international symposium at ETH Zurich (June 5, 2026), in collaboration with the Kunsthistorisches Institut Zürich, exploring depictions of Switzerland between sublimity and the picturesque. The program includes a guided tour of the accompanying drawings, inviting attendees to a landscape-focused time-travel through alpine scenes.

Free

Werkstattgespräch mit den Max-Frisch-Preisträgern 2026

Sat, 6 Jun 2026at16:00

A workshop-style conversation with 2026 Max Frisch Prize winners Michael Köhlmeier and Ozan Zakariya Keskinkılıç about their recent novels, writing practice, and public engagement, aimed at students and literary enthusiasts.

Free

Administrative and academic aspects of the doctorate at ETH

Sat, 6 Jun 2026at16:00

Webinar Q&A with ETH Zurich's Vice-Rector for the Doctorate and representatives from Doctoral Administration and HR to cover administrative and academic aspects of pursuing a doctorate.

Free

Verleihung Max Frisch-Preis der Stadt Zürich 2026

Sun, 7 Jun 2026at13:00

Ceremony awarding the Max Frisch Prize of the City of Zurich on 7 June 2026 at ETH Zurich, celebrating contemporary writing with speeches, honoree presentations and literary recognition.

Free

Entgletscherung: Kurator:innenführung

Mon, 8 Jun 2026at20:00

Join a curator-guided tour through ETH Zurich's glaciology exhibition, tracing 150 years of glacier measurement from alpine expeditions to modern methods.

Free

Max Frisch Prize 2026: Evening with Köhlmeier & Keskinkılıç

Mon, 8 Jun 2026at21:30

At ETH Zurich, the Max Frisch Prize 2026 presents laureates Michael Köhlmeier and Ozan Zakariya Keskinkılıç, spotlighting democracy and identity in contemporary literature. The evening features the prize ceremony and a discussion with the authors on the state of democratic culture.

Free

Students on Stage at FGCZ - 3th edition

Wed, 10 Jun 2026at09:00

Students on Stage at FGCZ (3rd edition): ETH/UZH Master & PhD students present OMICS-based research in a conference-style day at FGCZ (Y59, Irchel Campus); abstracts invited for eligible student presenters.

Free

Als Geologe im Zelt in der Antarktis – drei Monate mit dem Kopf nach unten

Wed, 10 Jun 2026at18:15

Public lecture at ETH Zurich where a geologist recounts three months living in a tent in Antarctica, sharing fieldwork experiences, scientific insights and the daily realities of polar research.

Free

How to go Open Access

Thu, 11 Jun 2026at14:00

This ETH Zurich workshop explains Open Access and the shifting landscape of scholarly publishing. It covers funder requirements, key policies, and practical steps researchers can take to apply Open Access in their daily work.

2030 CHF

Kunst auf dem Campus Zentrum (Deutsch)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026atAll day

Guided tour of ETH Zurich's collection of around 300 artworks—murals, sculptures and Kunst am Bau—exploring the intersection of exact sciences and contemporary Swiss art across the campus.

Free

Campus Community Relations am Oberstrass Märt

Sat, 13 Jun 2026atAll day

Visit the ETH Zurich stand at the Oberstrass market on June 13 for community outreach and information about campus programs and services.

Zürich: Dialoge zur Verdichtung - Zürichs Schulen

Sat, 13 Jun 2026at15:00

Guided city walk on Zürich's school buildings and urban densification, led and moderated by Tom Avermaete at ETH Zurich as part of a curated dialogue series.

Free

Gletscherbeben im Simulator

Sun, 14 Jun 2026at13:00

Join a free, one-hour public guided tour of the Glacier Quake simulator at focusTerra, ETH Zurich, showing how glacier calving triggers quakes to illustrate climate-change impacts.

Free

Entgletscherung – die Vermessung des Eises: Fenster in die Forschung

Sun, 14 Jun 2026atAll day

ETH Zurich glaciology researchers and the ETH Library present an exhibit tracing 150+ years of ice research, with a guided tour and Q&A from 12:00 to 15:00.

Beyond the Visible: Summer School on AI, Sensing, and the Future of Terrestrial Resources

Sun, 14 Jun 2026at16:00

ETH Zurich Summer School "Beyond the Visible" (14–19 Jun 2026) examines how AI and Earth observation transform monitoring and management of land, water, food, energy and supply chains through lectures, labs and applied case studies for students and professionals.

Single Cell RNA - BIO 694 (15.-19.06.)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026at11:00

Hands-on workshop at ETH Zurich teaching state-of-the-art single-cell RNA sequencing workflows, covering gene expression profiling, cell surface markers, TCR/BCR receptors, and chromatin accessibility across thousands of cells. BIO 694 provides practical training for researchers in development, immunity, and pathology.

Wie aus Farben Arzneimittel wurden

Tue, 16 Jun 2026at18:15

Guided ETH Zurich tour through two centuries of pharmacy history with pharmacist Sara Ruppen, covering accidental discoveries and scandals from deadly sleep remedies to lifesaving dyes and fungi — wheelchair accessible and suitable for ages 12+.