Intellectual Talks & Lectures in Zurich

Entgletscherung: Kurator:innenführung

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 20:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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

Hoffnung denken – Impulse für ein anderes Miteinander in einer verletzten Welt

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 19:30

Literaturhaus Zürich

Lecture

A lecture and discussion at Literaturhaus Zürich on hope and practical impulses for fostering a different, caring togetherness in a wounded world.

Students on Stage at FGCZ - 3th edition

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 09:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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.

Art in Conflict: Belonging, Loss, and the Language of Art

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 17:30

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

Free public talk in the 'Art in Conflict' series at Gessnerallee exploring belonging, loss and the language of art; in German with in-person attendance and Zoom participation available.

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

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 18:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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.

«Monthly legal advice»

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 21:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

Join Monthly Legal Advice at Gessnerallee 9 in Zürich for a relaxed, hour-long evening of practical Q&As with local lawyers, demystifying contracts, rights, and small-business pitfalls in a friendly, accessible venue.

Zürich: Dialoge zur Verdichtung - Zürichs Schulen

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 15:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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.

Gletscherbeben im Simulator

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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.

Wildbienenvielfalt vor der Haustüre

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 17:30

Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung

Lecture

Learn about the diversity of wild bees on your doorstep in a practical talk/walk at the Stadtgärtnerei, with tips for identifying species and creating pollinator-friendly habitats in urban gardens.

Zürich zirkulär. Zukunft mit Kreislaufwirtschaft

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 18:00

Stadthaus Zürich

Lecture

Lecture at Stadthaus Zürich on 'Zürich zirkulär' examining circular economy and sustainable urban futures; an expert discussion aimed at professionals and the public (German).

Judith Hermann • Literatur

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

Renowned German author Judith Hermann presents a literary reading exploring her grandfather's legacy at Kaufleuten on 15 June 2026.

Wie aus Farben Arzneimittel wurden

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 18:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

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+.

Security Verification | DV Club Zurich

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Join ETH Zurich's DV Club Zurich for a technical lecture on security verification, exploring practical approaches to verify security properties in IPs, complex SoCs, and system-scale designs alongside functional correctness. Learn about verification challenges and methods from peers and experts in a university research environment.

Q&A Webinar Final administrative steps

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 16:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Live Q&A webinar covering the final administrative steps for ETH doctorate candidates with representatives from ETH Doctoral Administration, departmental administrations, and the ETH Library — practical guidance to complete your PhD.

KOF Research Seminar- Lukas Schmid: Do Firms Hire Politicians as Directors? Evidence from Close Elections

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

KOF Research Seminar at ETH Zurich where Lukas Schmid presents empirical evidence (1931–2015) on the overrepresentation of elected politicians on corporate boards and uses close-election regression discontinuity to assess causal effects on director appointments.

MaP Graduate Symposium and MaP Award Final 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 08:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

The 21st Annual ETH Zurich Materials & Processes (MaP) Graduate Symposium and MaP Award Final on 18 June 2026 brings students, researchers and industry together for talks, posters and the award ceremony at ETH Zurich.

Linking sequence to function in intrinsically disordered proteins

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich hosts an IBC seminar featuring Prof. Shahar Sukenik on how amino acid sequence governs function in intrinsically disordered proteins. A focused lecture bridging chemistry and biology, highlighting disorder as a functional feature with implications for biochemistry and molecular biology.

Online Information Event Continuing Education ZHAW School of Engineering

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 18:15

Lecture

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.

Was unsere Bilder erzählen.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Museum Rietberg

Lecture

Join a German-language dialogue at Museum Rietberg in Zurich on 18 June 2026 at 6:00 PM, exploring what our images tell us. Experts discuss visual storytelling, challenging meanings behind pictures and how images convey narrative without words.

Reihe«Die Neue Unsicherheit – Disco Edition»Fatima MoumouniMit Party im AnschlussGesprächPartyTickets

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)

Lecture

Die Neue Unsicherheit – Disco Edition: a talk with Fatima Moumouni at Gessnerallee on May 23, 2026, followed by a disco party blending critical discussion and dancing.

Tagesgespräch: Bundesrat Martin Pfister • Talk

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

Swiss Federal Councillor Martin Pfister discusses rearmament, trust and higher taxes in a live SRF talk at Kaufleuten.

Eine Reise durch das Berner Oberland mit C. Wolf

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 14:30

Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich

Lecture

Join C. Wolf for a noon-time lecture tracing a visual journey through the Bernese Oberland, hosted by the Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich as part of Kunst am Montagmittag. Expect travel images, alpine landscapes, and storytelling that links landscape and art.

Alice Hasters • Literatur

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 20:00

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

Lecture

Author Alice Hasters gives a literary reading and talk at Kaufleuten exploring the cultural dismissal of vulnerability and its impact on identity and society.

Info Event CAS Business and Financial Management

Thu, 25 Jun 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.

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