Launch of Strategic Trends 2026
The Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich invites you to the launch of Strategic Trends 2026, the CSS's 16th flagship publication, 'Contesting Regions, Contesting Domains.' The event features expert insights on global security, geopolitics, and the structural reorderings shaping politics, security, and the economy.
IL GATTOPARDO
Stage adaptation of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's Il Gattopardo at Schauspielhaus Zürich (Schiffbau Halle), directed by Pınar Karabulut — a German-language dramatic theatre production based on the Italian novel.
Johannes Oerding in Zürich
German singer-songwriter Johannes Oerding performs live at Zurich's Hallenstadion on April 15, 2026 — an energetic pop concert of hits and new material.
Environmental Law in the Space Age
Workshop on environmental law and emerging space activities exploring legal frameworks, policy challenges and governance of space operations, hosted by ETH Collegium on April 15, 2026.
Studio Cifuentes invites Anatomies d'Architecture
Public lecture at ETH Zurich featuring Studio Cifuentes inviting Anatomies d'Architecture, a collective of architects and anthropologists exploring ecological construction practices. The talk probes sustainable design, materials, and the social dimensions of eco-friendly built environments.
Glücksorte Tour 15.4.26, 16 Uhr
Join a colorful Glücksorte Tour in central Zurich on 15 April 2026 at 16:00, meeting at Treffpunkt Central (in front of the Polybahn entrance, Limmatquai 142). The walking tour weaves through diverse stops—from the world's prettiest police station to cozy cafés, a charming colonial goods shop, and vibrant markets—showcasing Zurich's hidden gems.
Solidarity Q&A at Kinokoni Basel
An intimate film screening followed by a Q&A with director David Bernet and migration/climate-justice campaigners from Amnesty International Schweiz and SRK Basel. Moderated by Virginia Köpfli of FRIEDA, the discussion explores how solidarity can be caring yet divisive, tracing volunteers from Poland to UNHCR leaders in Geneva.
Info Event: Continuing Education in Cyber Security at ETH
Info session at ETH Zurich presenting the CAS (10 ECTS), DAS (35 ECTS) and new MAS (60–70 ECTS) in Cyber Security — learn about content, formats and career opportunities; registration required.
Käfer
A theatrical adaptation of Kafka's Metamorphosis: Gregor mysteriously transforms and his family must confront the consequences in a dramatic, family-friendly staging at Theater PurPur.
Daniel Schwartz – Unterwegs zu den Gletschern der Welt
Daniel Schwartz presents his journeys to the world's glaciers at Literaturhaus Zürich, combining travel reportage, scientific insight and reflections on climate change.
Startup Speed Dating (Student Registration)
Join a campus startup speed-dating session at ETH Zurich's Dozentenfoyer (HG) for rapid introductions between students and startup teams. A concise, professional networking event designed to spark collaborations, mentorship, and new ideas in a high-energy campus setting.
DU DENKST VIELLEICHT, WAS HÖR ICH DA, UND ICH SAGE DIR – ES IST DIE WASCHMASCHINE
Music-theater by Ruedi Häusermann with texts by Robert Walser at Pfauen (Schauspielhaus Zürich): a composer-directed contemporary music-drama blending text and sound.
Lydia Benecke - Die Psychologie des Bösen (ab 14)
A gripping lecture by criminal psychologist Lydia Benecke on the psychology of evil, exploring how psychopathy relates to serious crime—and where the link may not exist—at Theater Weisser Wind in Zurich.
NONAMini – Auf leisen Sohlen wie die Jäger
NONAMini: a family-friendly children's workshop at the North American Native Museum with storytelling and hands-on activities exploring hunters' skills and traditions on April 15, 2026.
Preserving Culture: A Roundtable on Heritage and the Archive
Public roundtable at ETH Zurich on heritage and archival practice, part of the 'Tendenzen at 50' exhibition programme — interdisciplinary discussion on preservation, curation and the archive.
Mountain Landscapes and their Geodynamic and Climate Drivers
Farewell lecture at ETH Zurich on 15 April 2026 examining mountain landscapes and their geodynamic and climate drivers, aimed at geoscience students, researchers and professionals.
ENTR'ACTE by SQUADRA WORKS
ENTR'ACTE is a three-part public lecture series exploring how existing structures can be transformed, presented by the Architecture and Attitude initiative within ETH Zurich's second-year bachelor program. This event at ETH Zurich invites architects and students to discuss reuse, form, and urban strategy in contemporary design.
Dreamer
Dreamer is a poetic, music-infused staged storytelling at Theater Rigiblick: Daniel Rohr narrates a Ray Bradbury–inspired tale with Anna Känzig and The Dreamers ukulele orchestra performing rock and pop covers.
Mühlerama: Sauerteig Basiskurs
Sourdough basics come alive at Mühlerama in Zurich as Magnus Zwyssig leads the hands-on Sauerteig Basiskurs, blending biology and bread with a convivial, modern-food-scene vibe inside Mühle Tiefenbrunnen.
Opera House Guided Tour for Families
Explore the Zurich Opera House with a family-friendly guided tour. Discover the grand auditorium, backstage areas, and stage machinery while a German-language guide shares kid-friendly insights into opera venues and Zürich's cultural scene.
Lydia Benecke: Die Psychologie des Bösen
Lydia Benecke presents Die Psychologie des Bösen at Theater Weisser Wind in Zurich, an engaging lecture on crime psychology with doors at 18:00, talk at 19:00, and a post-talk book signing for fans of the dark side of human nature.
Sustainability-Driven Innovation: Transforming Chemical Development Through Water-Based and Micellar Catalysis
Public lecture at ETH Zurich presenting recent breakthroughs in water-based and micellar catalysis and their role in sustainable API development and modern pharmaceutical chemistry.
Was macht uns zu Menschen?
Public lecture at the UZH Science Pavilion exploring what makes us human, drawing on cognitive science and anthropology; talk is listed in German.
Towards Population-Level Reliability Assessment of Building Structures
Explores how to evaluate building reliability at the population level, going beyond component-level codes. The talk compares series-like vs. redundant systems and discusses implications for inspections, renovations, and risk management in structural engineering at ETH Zurich.
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