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Energy As A Lifeline: Rethinking Prosperity And Climate Responsibility - ETH Ambassadors At Treffpunkt Science City 2025, ETH Zurich Professor Lint Barrage showed that with global thinking, smart incentives, innovation and social fairness, we can safeguard both prosperity and the planet.

At Treffpunkt Science City 2025, ETH Zurich Professor Lint Barrage showed that with global thinking, smart incentives, innovation and social fairness, we can safeguard both prosperity and the planet.

Global Lecture Series: Empowering Innovation 17 December 2025 - What drives innovation forward? Petra Ehmann, a leading digital shaper and ETH alumna with global experience, joins Stefano Brusoni, ETH Professor and Vice Rector for Continuing Edu...

17 December 2025 - What drives innovation forward? Petra Ehmann, a leading digital shaper and ETH alumna with global experience, joins Stefano Brusoni, ETH Professor and Vice Rector for Continuing Education, for a deep dive into the forces shaping tomorrow.

Bringing Computer Vision to Avalanche Detection - ETH Ambassadors At SLF Davos, in a uniquely applied research environment distinct from ETH Zurich, Felix Breuer applied computer vision and machine learning to detect avalanches in webcam images.

What happens when cutting-edge #machinelearning meets one of the world’s most unique natural laboratories? @ethz.ch computer science student Felix Breuer spent last fall at @slfdavos.bsky.social, applying computer vision techniques to detect avalanches automatically in hourly webcam images.

When Facts Aren’t Enough: Prof. Reto Knutti on Climate, Society and the Stories That Move Us At Treffpunkt Science City this autumn, climate scientist Professor Reto Knutti from ETH Zurich offered a talk that was as sobering as it was motivating and moving. With clear data, vivid imagery and ...

At ETH Zurich, we know the science of climate change is clear. Glaciers are shrinking at record speed, heat extremes are rising, and Switzerland is already feeling the impact. But as Prof. Reto Knutti reminded us at Treffpunkt Science City: data alone won’t shape our future, people will.

Strengthening Global Quantum Connections: India and ETH Zurich Join Forces - ETH Ambassadors Find out how ETH Zurich’s expertise, innovative ecosystem and spin-offs like Zurich Instruments are inspiring Q-City Bengaluru which is considered India’s future quantum hub.

ETH Zurich represents the birthplace of modern quantum computing, where fundamental science has been transformed into working technology. @ethz.ch @baracharles.bsky.social

Berlin Science Week Goes Beyond Now - ETH Ambassadors ETH Zurich once again joined the week-long festival with various contributions looking at how science shapes the world around us.

Berlin Science Week 2025 was all about pushing boundaries and shaping the future. @ethz.ch team joined inspiring panels, connected with alumni, and explored how science can help society navigate today’s challenges and create tomorrow’s opportunities.

From Physics to Flavour: Redefining Food with Science - ETH Ambassadors What happens when two ETH alumni, a physicist and a computer scientist, decide a recipe is just an algorithm?

What happens when two ETH Zurich alumni, a physicist and a computer scientist, decide that a recipe is just an algorithm? In the latest episode of We Are ETH, Sue Tobler and Remo Gisi, co-founders of Tastelab, share how they combine data, algorithms, and physics to reinvent plant-based gastronomy.

Am Sonntag, 16. Nov. 2025, spricht Lint Barrage, Professorin für Energie- und Klimawirtschaft an der @ethz.ch, bei Treffpunkt Science City über wirtschaftliche Risiken, Chancen und Wege zu einem nachhaltigen Energiesystem, das uns als Gesellschaft vereint, nicht spaltet. ethz.ch/de/news-und-...

Anthony Patt, how can we boost e-mobility in Switzerland? Only a few cars on Swiss roads are purely electric, and the fleet is still growing slowly. New taxes on e-cars are likely to slow down the switch in future. Anthony Patt explains how the mobility tran...

Only a few cars on Swiss roads are purely electric, and the fleet is still growing slowly. New taxes on e-cars are likely to slow down the switch in future. Anthony Patt explains how the mobility transition could nevertheless be accelerated.

Was passiert, wenn nichts mehr geht? Leonard Schliesser, Forscher am Center for Security Studies der ETH Zürich, hat am Treffpunkt Science City erklärt, was ein Blackout ausmacht und was im Fall von Spanien und Portugal bisher bekannt ist. Mehr Informationen ethz.ch/de/news-und-... #blackouts

Wie reagiert die Schweiz, wenn die Natur ihre Kräfte zeigt? Beim zweiten Sonntag von Treffpunkt Science City Herbst 2025 dreht sich alles um Klimawandel, Energiezukunft und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung. ethz.ch/de/news-und-...

From Pilot to Practice: Building Plant-Based Value Chains at ETH Zurich - ETH Ambassadors How can we transition to sustainable food systems? Daniela Hoffmann explains how ETH Zurich pilots scalable solutions to foster plant-based value chains in Switzerland.

In our latest ETH Ambassadors Blog, Daniela Hoffmann, Project Director of Plant4Value, shares how ETH Zurich is piloting scalable, evidence-based solutions to foster plant-based value chains in Switzerland. Read the full story here: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/11/06/f... @ethzwfsc.bsky.social

Welcome to ETH the Estonian Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. Joining her in a timely dialogue on digitalisation and AI governance will be our newly designated Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations starting in January 2026, ETH Professor Effy Vayena.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation between our special guest Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonia’s Minister, and ETH Zurich Professor Effy Vayena, a global expert in digital ethics and AI governance. Register now: ethzurich.eventsair.com/eth-global-l...

Wie können innovative Technologien helfen, CO₂ zu reduzieren? Und welchen Beitrag kann jede:r Einzelne von uns leisten? In der neuen Ausstellung von focusTerra entdeckt ihr, welche Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Zukunft bereitstehen – von bahnbrechender Forschung bis zu persönlichen Strategien im Alltag.

Seit über 150 Jahren vermisst die Wissenschaft die Veränderung unserer Gletscher. Begleitet die Kurator:innen Nicole Graf (ETH-Bibliothek) und Elias Hodel (ETH VAW Glaciology) auf eine eindrückliche Zeitreise durch die Geschichte der Glaziologie – von abenteuerlichen Alpenexpeditionen bis zu modernster Messtechnik.

Entdecke Klimaforschung hautnah – bei unseren Führungen am 9. November! KEEP IT CO₂OL – Rettet uns High-Tech? eveeno.com/193671531 Entgletscherung – Die Vermessung des Eises eveeno.com/137347175
Sonntag, 9. November, Start 11:45 Uhr | ETH Hönggerberg | Für Teilnehmende ab 14 Jahren

The Energy Transition Debate: Addition, Innovation, and Equity - ETH Ambassadors What does it take to move from emissions-heavy energy to a cleaner, resilient future? At ETH Zurich’s latest Global Lecture, veteran energy executive Bettina Bachmann and ETH Professor Lint Barrage sh...

What does it take to move from emissions-heavy energy to a cleaner, resilient future? At @ethz.ch’s latest Global Lecture, veteran energy executive Bettina Bachmann and ETH Professor Lint Barrage shared their expert insights.

YouTube video by ETH Treffpunkt Science City Es rumort am Berg - Klimawandel und alpine Naturgefahren - Dr. Mylène Jacquemart (Teaser)

Dr. Mylène Jacquemart, Glaziologin der @ethz.ch, spricht am Treffpunkt Science City am 9. November über ihre Forschung unter dem Titel "Es rumort am Berg – Klimawandel und alpine Naturgefahren".

ETH Meets Berlin 2025 7-8 Nov 2025 – Meet ETH @Berlin Science Week 2025 from 7 to 8 November 2025. Covering a spectrum from Earth observation from space to reflections on how emerging technologies are reshaping our digital...

Join ETH Zurich at Berlin Science Week | 1–8 November 2025. From Earth observation to digital identity, @ethz.ch brings science to life at Berlin Science Week 2025 exploring how technology and foresight can help us move “Beyond Now.”

ETH Zurich Treffpunkt Science City on 26 October 2025 at ETH-Campus Hönggerberg

ETH Zurich Treffpunkt Science City on 26 October 2025 at ETH-Campus Hönggerberg

ETH Zurich Treffpunkt Science City on 26 October 2025 at ETH-Campus Hönggerberg

ETH Zurich Treffpunkt Science City on 26 October 2025 at ETH-Campus Hönggerberg

Thank you everyone. On 26 October, @ethz.ch welcomed curious minds of all ages to Treffpunkt Science City, packed with fascinating talks, kids’ workshops, guided tours, demos, and a Physics Show. Photos www.flickr.com/photos/meete... videos www.youtube.com/@ETHTreffpun...

Trees as Sensors: A New Tool for Slope Movement Detection

Turning trees into natural slope detection sensors, @ethz.ch's Lorenz Hübel shares his math-meets-nature journey as an intern at @slfdavos.bsky.social – from data and mudflows to a summer in the Alps. Read the full story: ethambassadors.ethz.ch/2025/10/28/t...

Join us on Thursday, 30 October, for the second ETH Global Lecture of this autumn, where technological innovation meets economic and policy insight in a dynamic conversation on the future of energy. Register here ethzurich.eventsair.com/eth-global-l...

ETH Treffpunkt Science City – Three Sundays for Our Energy Future What happens when the lights suddenly go out? When the ground starts to shift? When an idea sparks real change? This autumn, ETH Zürich invites the public to explore these pressing questions during th...

What happens when the lights suddenly go out? When the ground begins to move? When an idea turns into real change? This autumn, @ethz.ch invites everyone to explore these questions at Treffpunkt Science City, an event that brings together science, dialogue, and discovery.

ETH Zürich launched the Albert Einstein School of Public Policy aiming to advance education and research, and particularly the dialogue between science, public policy and society.

I am honored and thrilled to serve as head of research (policy) on the board

Details einstein-school.ethz.ch/en/

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Our new newsletter is out with a packed agenda of events, funding opportunities, and fresh research insights in #food and #agriculture.

Read it here: bit.ly/47no6N5

Our Journey to Food Day: Cultivating Dialogue at ETH Zurich - ETH Ambassadors For nine years, Food Day at ETH Zurich has brought together researchers, innovators, and changemakers to explore how we can grow a more sustainable future. Join organizers Billie and Olivia on their j...

For nine years, Food Day at @ethz.ch has brought together researchers, innovators, and changemakers to explore how we can grow a more sustainable future. Join organizers Billie and Olivia on their journey to cultivate dialogue & plant the seeds of healthier #nutrition. @ethzwfsc.bsky.social #foodday

Join us on Sunday, October 26, at the Treffpunkt Science City event to hear from Christian Schaffner: the future of renewable energy is achievable, but it requires more electrification, more electricity from diverse sources, and greater flexibility in the power grids. More : ethz.ch/de/news-und-...

Global Lecture Series: The Energy Transition in Practice Join us for a dynamic conversation on the future of energy, where decades of technological leadership meet economics, environmental science, and policy analysis in our Global Lecture.

Join us for the next ETH Global Lecture, where two leading women experts - Bettina Bachmann and Lint Barrage - take the stage to explore one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Date: 30th Oct. 2025. Time: 17.30. Location: HG F30 Audimax. Register: ethzurich.eventsair.com/eth-global-l...

How Can Science Truly Inform and Improve Public Policy? - ETH Ambassadors Charles Bara reflects on the ETH Global Lecture “Improving Public Policy Through Science”, where Walter Thurnherr and Tobias Schmidt explored how trust, humility, and collaboration can bridge the gap ...

In out latest blog post, Charles Bara reflects on the @ethz.ch Global Lecture “Improving Public Policy Through Science”, where Walter Thurnherr and Tobias Schmidt explored how trust, humility, and collaboration can bridge the gap between evidence and action. #publicpolicy #science #governance

📢 2 WEEKS to @ethz.ch #FoodDay (Oct 29)!

Workshops are sold out (waitlist open), but tickets remain for the Plenary Session&Networking Poster Session!

Hear about cutting-edge #research on food systems, from #robotics to #microalgae.

Secure your spot NOW! ➡️ bit.ly/3KOTNXU

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Where Policy and Science Meet: Insights from the ETH Policy Fellowship - ETH Ambassadors The blog this week is a vlog! Marco Fischer, an alumnus of the ETH Policy Fellowship Programme, presents the insights he gained during the fellowship.

In our new ETH Ambassadors video blog, Marco Fischer, an alumnus of the ETH Policy Fellowship Programme, explores these vital questions and offers a glimpse into the vision behind @ethz.ch’s upcoming School of Public Policy. #publicpolicy #science #academia

Join us this autumn at Treffpunkt Science City 2025 to explore how crises can fuel innovation, action, and progress in Switzerland’s energy transition. Can technology, politics, and society work together to create a safer, fairer, and more resilient energy future? More: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...