Lectures & Talks in Zurich

In Vino Scientia

2026-04-10T17:00:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Lecture

Join Swiss Science Center Technorama and Casinotheater Winterthur for 'In Vino Scientia'—an evening of hands-on experiments, good food and wine that revives the tradition of scientific soirées.

Storyteller mit Gülsha Adilji

2026-04-10T18:30:00

Kulturmarkt, Aemtlerstrasse 23

Lecture

A conversation-style storytelling event with Gülsha Adilji at Kulturmarkt, exploring childhood, body image, feminism, and intergenerational dynamics. The intimate talk blends personal narrative with social critique in a vibrant cultural setting.

Permaculture in Action – The Schweibenalp Pioneer Project

2026-04-10T18:30:00

ViaduktAndere Kategorie

Lecture

An evening talk about permaculture in action, spotlighting the Schweibenalp Pioneer Project. Join Impact Hub Zurich to explore ecological design, regenerative farming, and community-led sustainability through practical insights and inspiring case studies.

Kommunikation im Tierreich

2026-04-11T10:00:00

Zoo Zürich

Lecture

A German-language talk at Zoo Zürich exploring how animals communicate, from signals and vocalizations to scent cues and social behavior. Limited to 20 participants, this informative session offers current insights into animal communication with expert explanations and a Q&A at the end.

Vortrag und Podium mit Klaus Eidenschink

2026-04-11T14:00:00

Volkshaus (Zürich) — Stauffacherstrasse 60 / Helvetiaplatz

Lecture

Join Klaus Eidenschink for an afternoon lecture and panel discussion on change, where theory and practice unite to yield fresh insights. The talk surveys practical applications and conceptual frameworks in a focused, expert-led setting at Stauffacherstrasse 60 in Zurich.

In Vino Scientia

2026-04-11T17:00:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Lecture

Join Swiss Science Center Technorama and Casinotheater Winterthur for 'In Vino Scientia'—an evening of hands-on experiments, good food and wine that revives the tradition of scientific soirées.

«Ich möchte nicht die perfekte Geschichte schreiben»

2026-04-11T17:30:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

German-language author reading “Ich möchte nicht die perfekte Geschichte schreiben” at Gessnerallee Zürich on 11 Apr 2026 — a literary event exploring contemporary storytelling.

Gletscherbeben im Simulator

2026-04-12T11:00:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Visitors at ETH Zurich explore a glacier-quake simulator in a free, public guided tour at focusTerra, highlighting climate-change impacts on ice sheets.

Sonntagsführung: Gebisse und Schädel

2026-04-12T11:30:00

University of Zurich (UZH) — museum

Lecture

Join a Sunday guided tour at the University of Zurich to explore animal life through teeth and skulls. Learn about anatomy, feeding adaptations, and evolutionary clues in an engaging, educational setting.

Writing Workshop: 'Ich möchte nicht die perfekte Geschichte schreiben' (Mani Owzar)

2026-04-12T12:00:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

A German-language creative writing workshop with Mani Owzar at Gessnerallee as part of the 'Communities of Hope' programme; attendees are asked to respect the COVID safer-space measures and to book tickets in advance.

A Case for Space Environmentalism: Emerging Impacts of Spaceflight

2026-04-13T07:00:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Academic workshop at ETH Zurich examining the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of accelerating space activities and emerging space technologies, advocating for consideration of Earth and off‑Earth environments.

Postdocs on the Move: Embracing Mobility

2026-04-13T09:30:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Lunchtime workshop at ETH Zurich for postdocs on research mobility, covering funding schemes, panel insights on how mobility is evaluated, and practical exercises to identify suitable host institutions.

Webinar «Universal Design» - Wie können wir mit zunehmend heterogenen Anforderungen an Hochschulen umgehen? (Teil 1)

2026-04-13T10:00:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Webinar 'Universal Design' (ETH Zurich & ZHAW) supports staff and lecturers in designing inclusive teaching formats, materials, apps and websites to meet diverse student needs and foster accessibility in higher education.

Cell-free Synthetic Biology & Droplet Microfluidics for High-Throughput Screening

2026-04-13T10:30:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

An ETH Zurich lecture on combining cell-free synthetic biology with droplet-based microfluidics to enable high-throughput screening of environmental microbiomes and innovative digital diagnostics. The talk covers scalable workflows, metagenomic screening, and diagnostic applications.

Tsunami simulation on the prospective Gornerli glacier lake

2026-04-13T11:45:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Online ETH Zurich seminar presenting tsunami simulations for the prospective Gornerli glacier lake, examining hazard dynamics and implications for risk assessment and mitigation.

Wohin, wenn...? Beratung und Unterstützung in schwierigen Situationen

2026-04-13T14:30:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

A short presentation at ETH Zurich giving an overview of campus counseling and support services for conflicts or inappropriate behaviour, including confidentiality, roles, responsibilities, sanctions and time for questions.

Hypocretin/Orexin Neurons Coordinate Temporal Dynamics of Arousal and Hunger

2026-04-13T15:00:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

A PhD defense examining how hypocretin/orexin neurons coordinate the temporal dynamics of arousal and hunger. The talk presents recent results and is followed by questions from the committee in a formal doctoral examination at ETH Zurich.

What is architecture, if computers create what we think architecture is?

2026-04-13T15:15:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Lecture at ETH Zurich exploring how computers and generative systems challenge traditional definitions of architecture and what it means for design and practice.

Rundgang «Vernetzte Natur – Lebenswerte Stadt»

2026-04-13T16:00:00

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Lecture

Guided tour "Vernetzte Natur – Lebenswerte Stadt" at the Stadtgärtnerei explores urban nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure in Zurich, ideal for families, students and anyone interested in sustainable city planning.

Von Fake zu Fakt: (Analytische) Strategien zur Erkennung von Arzneimittel-Fälschungen

2026-04-13T16:15:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Introductory lecture at ETH Zurich presenting analytical strategies and methods for detecting counterfeit medicines, aimed at students, researchers and professionals interested in pharmaceutical quality control and forensic analysis.

Indoor Air Quality

2026-04-13T16:30:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich on how earth-based materials influence indoor air quality, CO2 regulation, and VOC reduction, drawing on Sofia Roucan's research at Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour.

Inaugural Lecture Prof. Dr. Jörg Standfuss

2026-04-13T17:00:00

Universität Zürich Zentrum, Aula KOL-G-201

Lecture

Public inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Jörg Standfuss at Universität Zürich Zentrum, exploring how light drives biology—from photosynthesis to vision—and advances in ultrafast protein dynamics with X-ray Free-Electron Lasers.

Antrittsvorlesung Prof. Dr. Anke Walter

2026-04-13T19:00:00

Universität Zürich Zentrum, Aula KOL-G-201

Lecture

Prof. Dr. Anke Walter delivers her inaugural lecture on pain and healing in the Roman epic, weaving Greek and Latin philology to reveal how antiquity frames suffering and recovery. Hosted by the Philosophical Faculty at Universität Zürich Zentrum, this scholarly talk invites students and fans of classics to a thoughtful evening.

Real Estate Circle

2026-04-14T00:00:00

Lecture

An expert-led discussion on structural scarcity and distribution in the Swiss housing market. Real Estate Circle examines who benefits and who is locked out, with implications for policy and market dynamics in Switzerland.

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