Intellectual Events & Talks in Zurich

Jenseits von Smalltalk

Tue, 26 May 2026 · Time TBD

Community

A German-language meetup exploring how to go beyond small talk and foster deeper, more meaningful conversations and connections.

"Stiller" intermedial

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Guided tour at ETH Zurich's Max Frisch Archive exploring original manuscripts, typescripts and materials related to the novel "Stiller" and its film adaptation; wheelchair accessible and suitable for ages 12+.

Lukas Bärfuss - «Königin der Nacht»

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 22:00

Kaufleuten, Pelikanpl. 18, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Literature

Swiss author Lukas Bärfuss reads from Königin der Nacht at Pelikanplatz in Zürich, offering a thought-provoking German-language literary evening that probes personal and societal responsibility in a small Swiss town.

Fokus-Rollout 2026 am D-MAVT

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

At Fokus-Rollout 2026 at D-MAVT, 18 bachelor teams unveil prototype projects from the 5th and 6th semesters. Explore innovations in mobility, robotics, medical tech, production methods, and sustainable technologies, with discussions and demos at ETH Zurich.

Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Anders, aber vollkommen richtig im Kopf

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 14:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Lecture at ETH Zurich presenting current research on neurodiversity, exploring strengths and challenges of neurodivergent people and outlining best practices for inclusive interactions in higher education.

Einstein Colloquium: Powering the Transition - Science at the Heart of Climate Policy

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 14:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

Former Irish Minister Denis Naughten leads a science-policy masterclass at ETH Zurich on how scientific evidence can be translated into actionable climate policy and technology governance during times of rapid change.

Vorlesetag im Finanzmuseum

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Schweizer Finanzmuseum

Lecture

Join Vorlesetag at the Schweizer Finanzmuseum for an insightful afternoon lecture on finance and economic history. This event at the Schweizer Finanzmuseum offers accessible talks for curious adults interested in money, banking, and how financial systems shape society.

KOF Research Seminar- Linda WU: Behavioral Responses to Estate Taxation: Evidence from Taiwan

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:15

ETH Zurich

Lecture

KOF Research Seminar at ETH Zurich: Linda Wu presents empirical evidence on behavioral responses to estate taxation in Taiwan using administrative records and a prediction-based difference-in-differences design, estimating sizable elasticities and wealth-shifting patterns.

Accurate Protein Binder Design Using BindCraft

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich seminar on accurate protein binder design using BindCraft, presenting computational methods and applications for designing high-affinity protein binders.

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

Wed, 27 May 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.

Gletscher und Klima

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 18:00

Science Pavilion UZH (Wissen & Gesellschaft)

Lecture

Public lecture at the Science Pavilion UZH about glaciers and climate, presenting recent research and the impacts of warming on alpine ice.

Drogenparcours – Dialogische Führung

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 18:30

Einfach Zürich

Lecture

Dialogical guided tour "Drogenparcours" at Einfach Zürich offers an interactive, educational exploration of drug topics and prevention in a museum setting on 27 May 2026.

Sorry, Baby.<br />Film im Kino xenix

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 20:00

Helmhaus Zürich

Film

Screening of the film "Sorry, Baby." presented in collaboration with Helmhaus at Kino Xenix on 27 May 2026 — an evening of contemporary cinema in Zurich's museum film program.

Miles oder die Pendeluhr aus Montreux

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 20:00

Theater Rigiblick

Theater

German premiere of Henning Mankell’s moving story presented with the Zurich Jazz Orchestra and Daniel Rohr — a heartfelt homage to Miles Davis at Theater Rigiblick on 27 May 2026.

Olivia El Sayed

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 20:00

Casinotheater Winterthur

Comedy

Olivia El Sayed brings a Swiss‑German spoken‑word comedy solo performance exploring the unsettling comfort of “You are not alone” at Casinotheater Winterthur on 27 May 2026.

Gletscher damals & heute

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich

Art

Explore how glaciers have evolved from past to present in an evocative exhibit at the Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich. The show juxtaposes archival prints with contemporary graphics to illuminate climate history and alpine landscapes inside the ETH's historic gallery.

Gletscher damals & heute: Führung durch Ausstellungen, ETH Zürich

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

A guided tour of the Gletscher damals & heute exhibitions at ETH Zurich’s extract and Graphische Sammlung. Moderated by Susanne Pollack and Linda Vogel with Nicole Graf, this dialogue invites visitors to explore glacier landscapes, archival drawings, and a time-travel through Swiss scenery in an intimate museum setting.

Lesung mit Christine Brand

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:30

Alte Schule / Aula

Literature

Join Christine Brand for a live reading at the Alte Schule Aula in Horgen. An intimate literary evening featuring selections from Brand's crime fiction, with author insights in a cozy, traditional venue.

Food Talk: Haltbare pflanzliche Eiweisse – alltagstauglich, clean und healthy

Thu, 28 May 2026

DasProvisorium

Lecture

A Genussregion Zürich Food Talk on shelf-stable plant proteins, exploring practical, clean and healthy solutions for everyday cooking and food innovation.

Kinematic response to hydrothermal processes in bedrock permafrost

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 11:30

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich lecture presenting multi-scale observations and lab shear tests on ice-filled rock discontinuities to understand permafrost-driven rock slope destabilization at the Matterhorn and implications for infrastructure safety.

IceCube astrophysical tau neutrinos

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

A scientific lecture at ETH Zurich on IceCube's detection and implications of astrophysical tau neutrinos, aimed at students, researchers and interested members of the public.

Research Seminar by Catie Hausman

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 12:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

CEPE Lunch Seminar with Catie Hausman on Sustainability Economics and Finance at ETH Zurich (2026-05-28); open to the scientific community with sandwiches and water provided — register via the Zoom link.

A trip through the troposphere: Soot impact on cloud formation and climate

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 13:00

ETH Zurich

Lecture

ETH Zurich lecture on how soot particles in the troposphere affect cloud formation and climate, presenting recent research and implications for atmospheric science.

Grosses Sommerpicknick / Grand Summer Picnic

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 17:00

ETH Zurich

Community

Join a multilingual, informal summer picnic at ETH Zurich to meet others, practice languages, and get mini consultations on language learning—please bring your own plate, cutlery and drinks.

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