Intellectual Talks & Lectures in Zurich

Politkuchen • Podcast

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

Live Politkuchen podcast at Kaufleuten: Michael Elsener hosts a deep conversation with Swiss politicians Ignazio Cassis and Jacqueline Badran on April 23, 2026.

Panel: Feminist Paths to Environmental Justice with Katarina Kruhonja

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:45

SOC, Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zürich, Raum F-106

Lecture

An open panel discussion at RAA in Zürich exploring how feminist perspectives intersect with environmental justice, featuring Katarina Kruhonja. This academic talk blends scholarship and policy dialogue in Raum G15, inviting critical conversation on gender, sustainability, and activism.

Im Schreiben eingerichtet. Thomas Mann & sein Arbeitszimmer

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · Time TBD

ETH Zurich

Lecture

A German-language lecture/exhibition centering on Thomas Mann and his study, examining his workspace and writing practices for literature enthusiasts and students.

Integrating Geolocator Tracking and Isotopic Tools to Reveal Foraging Ecology and Mercury Exposure in Arctic Seabirds

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich seminar on applying geolocator tracking and isotopic methods to reveal Arctic seabird foraging ecology and mercury exposure, presenting research findings for scientists and students.

Encoding Cumulation to Learn Perturbative Nonlinear Oscillatory Dynamics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

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ETH Zurich hosts a public lecture on how cumulation and perturbative techniques reveal weakly nonlinear oscillatory dynamics in physical systems. The talk covers identifying subtle nonlinear signatures from data, distinguishing them from dominant linear behavior, and implications for stability and predictability.

Prospects for Disarmament and the Implications of Emerging Technologies

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 15:00

ETH Zurich

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Public lecture at ETH Zurich examining whether existing arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament regimes — and international law — can respond to emerging technologies and a more fragmented global security landscape.

Infothek des Recovery College Zürich

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 12:00

ColabAndere Kategorie

Lecture

Informational session hosted by Recovery College Zürich at Colab, introducing the college’s approach to mental health education, recovery-focused courses, and practical wellbeing tools. Aimed at adults seeking accessible, collaborative learning in a supportive community setting in Zurich.

Salon Literatür

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Theater Neumarkt

Lecture

Salon Literatür at Theater Neumarkt — a German-language literary salon featuring readings and discussion in an intimate, artsy setting in Zurich's Neumarkt.

Öffentliche Führung: Tschornobyl

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Strauhof

Lecture

Join a public guided tour at Strauhof in Zurich focused on Tschornobyl. The guide provides historical and cultural context, guiding visitors through the exhibit space with vivid anecdotes and fresh perspectives.

26. April 1986 – 40 Jahre Reaktorkatastrophe

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 18:00

Strauhof

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Marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, this history-focused talk at Strauhof in Zurich revisits the event's impact, safety lessons, and lasting reflections in a concise lecture.

How life experiences can influence us and our descendants: An epigenetic perspective

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 11:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Academic lecture at ETH Zurich exploring how life experiences can shape our biology and affect descendants through epigenetic mechanisms, ideal for students, researchers and anyone curious about inheritance beyond DNA.

CosmoClub: Tracing the Hidden Universe Across Cosmic Time

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

CosmoClub at ETH Zurich hosts a 60-minute session in cosmology, with a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. The talk surveys how baryons trace the hidden universe across cosmic time, presented in English and accessible in person or online.

Konflikt-Deeskalation beginnt im Körper: ein Praxis-Workshop

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 13:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Practical, body-focused workshop at ETH Zurich offering short inputs and hands-on exercises to experience conflicts, reflect on personal behaviour and practice de-escalation strategies (bring own cases welcome).

Künstlerinnen im Umfeld der Schweizer Kleinmeister

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich

Lecture

Join a lunchtime lecture at Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich exploring the role of women artists in the milieu of Swiss Kleinmeister. The talk situates lesser-known female creators within Swiss miniaturist networks, with slides and context from the ETH Zürich collection.

From Regenerative Surgery to Organotypic Modelling

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

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Academic lecture at ETH Zurich on advances from regenerative surgery to organotypic modelling, aimed at researchers, students and professionals in biomedical engineering and life sciences.

Physik in zwei Dimensionen – warum weniger mehr sein kann

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich on physics in two dimensions, explaining why reduced dimensionality leads to surprising and important phenomena—ideal for students and anyone curious about 2D materials.

From Observations to Atmospheres: How to Characterise Distant Worlds

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 11:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Public lecture at ETH Zurich on methods to characterise exoplanet atmospheres from observations, covering spectroscopy, modelling and interpretation for researchers, students and the interested public.

Investigating ultrafast dynamics in gas-phase metal-organic compounds by extreme UV transient absorption spectroscopy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

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Academic colloquium at ETH Zurich on ultrafast dynamics in gas-phase metal–organic compounds probed by extreme-UV transient absorption spectroscopy, covering experimental methods and femtosecond-scale results.

RNA-driven liquid-liquid phase separation of PTBP1 seen through the lens of novel protonation contrast EPR experiments

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

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ETH Zurich colloquium on Apr 28 presenting RNA-driven liquid–liquid phase separation of PTBP1 studied with novel protonation-contrast EPR experiments — a talk for researchers and students in molecular biophysics.

Electron scattering dynamics in large water clusters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Research colloquium at ETH Zurich on electron scattering dynamics in large water clusters, presenting experimental and theoretical insights into ultrafast charge and energy transfer in cluster systems.

Bacterial persistence modulates the speed, predictability, and magnitude of antibiotic resistance evolution

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

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Research seminar at ETH Zurich exploring how bacterial persistence affects the speed, predictability and magnitude of antibiotic resistance evolution—insights for microbiologists and clinicians.

Elasto-Visco-Plastic modelling approaches for yield stress fluids

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:30

ETH Zurich

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A PhD thesis defense at ETH Zurich presenting advances in elasto-visco-plastic modelling of yield-stress fluids. The talk covers theoretical frameworks, experimental validation, and implications for complex fluid behavior.

Foundations of Safe Autonomy: Logic, Learning, and Control

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 17:15

ETH Zurich

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Research lecture at ETH Zurich on the foundations of safe autonomy, exploring the roles of logic, learning, and control in building trustworthy autonomous systems.

Information Event for MAS in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 17:30

Lecture

Information session offering insights into the MAS in Business Administration and the MBA with opportunities to ask personal questions about the programs and courses.

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