Lectures & Talks in Zurich

2026 International Junior Scholars Forum in Law and Social Science

Mon, 18 May 2026 · Time TBD

ETH Zurich

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Call for submissions: the 2026 International Junior Scholars Forum in Law and Social Science brings junior and senior scholars together to discuss social-science methods in legal research, held at the University of Chicago Law School on May 18–19, 2026.

Minimalism: Catalysis by Peptides and Metabolites in Cells — Ronald Raines (MIT)

Mon, 18 May 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

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Prof. Ronald Raines (MIT) presents “Minimalism: Catalysis by Peptides and Metabolites in Cells” — a research lecture on peptide- and metabolite-mediated catalysis in cellular biochemistry at ETH Zurich.

Access to medicines - Challenges and potential solutions

Mon, 18 May 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

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A lecture at ETH Zurich examining challenges and potential solutions for access to medicines, covering policy, ethics, and innovation in global health.

Extrem Therapie • Podcast

Mon, 18 May 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

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.

Smart Monday • kfmv Zürich

Mon, 18 May 2026 at 20:30

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

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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.

PhysicsAI - Machine Learning at the Edge of Scale and Speed

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 12:15

ETH Zurich

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PhysicsAI seminar at ETH Zurich exploring machine learning applications in physics and cosmology with internal and external speakers to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and students.

Using genomics to reveal the ecology of wildlife diseases in heterogeneous environments

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

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ETH Zurich lecture on using genomics to uncover the ecology of wildlife diseases in heterogeneous environments, presenting research methods and findings for researchers and students.

Fibroblast mechanisms drive immune cell activity

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 16:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research seminar at ETH Zurich on how fibroblast mechanisms influence immune cell activity — ideal for students, researchers and professionals in immunology and cell biology.

Digitizing Pharmacognosy: From Natural Products Metabolomics to AI

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich seminar on May 19 exploring digitizing pharmacognosy by combining natural products metabolomics with AI methods to advance drug discovery and research workflows.

Pep Squad • Talk

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

An evening talk at Kaufleuten featuring Steffi Buchli, Dania Schiftan, Olivia El Sayed and other speakers for a one-off panel discussion.

Arbeit in der Zukunft - Menschen, Meetings, Maschinen

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 20:15

KOL, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Raum G 201

Lecture

An engaging lecture examining the future of work, focusing on how people, meetings, and machines interact. Hosted at KOL (Raum G 201) by the University of Zurich, it explores human-technology collaboration and evolving workplace dynamics in a scholarly setting.

Munich Summer Institute 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 · Time TBD

ETH Zurich

Lecture

The 10th Munich Summer Institute (May 20–22, 2026) is an in-person academic conference and PhD workshop organized by top universities including ETH Zurich, featuring research presentations, a PhD paper award, and networking for economists and researchers.

Signals, Models, Computation

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Farewell lecture at ETH Zurich titled "Signals, Models, Computation" presenting research on signal processing and computational modeling for students, researchers and professionals.

«Making Invisible Stories Visible – The Cinematic Work of Nicole Vögele»

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 17:30

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

Artist talk on the cinematic work of Nicole Vögele at Gessnerallee Zürich, exploring invisible narratives and her film practice.

Moderne Physikforschung

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 18:00

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Lecture

Public lecture on modern physics research at the Science Pavilion (UZH), presenting current discoveries and methods — ideal for students, researchers and anyone curious about contemporary physics.

Solarpanels auf jedem Dach?

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 18:00

Heimatschutzzentrum (Villa Patumbah)

Lecture

Public lecture at Villa Patumbah exploring the feasibility, technology and policy challenges of installing solar panels on every roof, with local perspectives and practical insights.

Microfungi, sharks and volcanoes: Fossil lake ecosystems as archives for deep-time climate change

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 18:15

ETH Zurich

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Academic lecture at ETH Zurich exploring fossil lake ecosystems — microfungi, sharks and volcanoes — as archives for deep-time climate change, with methods and implications for reconstructing past climates.

5-Uhr-These<br />Emotionale Einsamkeit bei Männern

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 19:00

Helmhaus Zürich

Lecture

An evening talk at Helmhaus examining emotional loneliness in men as part of the 'Only the Lonely' program, exploring causes, experiences and social consequences.

Abenteuer StadtNatur: Sonne und Polarlichter

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 23:00

Urania-Sternwarte Zürich

Lecture

Explore the Sun and polar lights in a city-nature night at Urania Observatory, Zürich. This engaging evening blends astronomy talks with a guided look at solar activity and aurora phenomena, revealing how our skies change above the city.

Info Event CAS Business and Financial Management

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

Lecture

Join an English-language info session to learn about ZHAW's CAS Business and Financial Management — curriculum, entry requirements and outcomes for professionals and students exploring continuing education.

Research Seminar by Nick Tsivanidis

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

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CEPE Lunch Seminar at ETH Zurich: Nick Tsivanidis presents research on sustainability economics and finance; open to the scientific community—sandwiches and water provided.

KOF-ETH-UZH Seminar: Escaping Taylor-Rule Biases — Franck Portier

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:15

ETH Zurich

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KOF-ETH-UZH seminar by Franck Portier on May 21 examining how assuming Taylor-rule conduct can bias New Keynesian model estimation and proposing an agnostic approach to monetary policy-rule modelling.

From rain evaporation to mesoscale circulations – observational benchmarks for critical atmospheric processes

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

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Academic lecture at ETH Zurich presenting observational benchmarks for rain evaporation and mesoscale circulations, aimed at researchers and students in atmospheric science.

Writing a successful doctoral plan

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

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Workshop at ETH Zurich guiding doctoral candidates through the formal requirements, structure, and common challenges of drafting the doctoral plan, the key document for the aptitude colloquium.

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