This is the official Twitter account of ETH Zurich in English. Deutscher Account: @eth

Joined October 2010
ETH Zurich will no longer actively manage this account. Here you will find all Social Media platforms where you can stay in touch with ETH Zurich: ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/s…
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Lorenz Hurni, Professor of Cartography at ETH Zurich, considers what constitutes maps and why they are also instruments of power – and reveals how the Swiss World Atlas deals with disputed names and unilateral name changes. ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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How citizen scientists help ETH professor Nicholas Bokulich's research.
Citizen scientists are collaborating with #EUfunded researchers to help shape the future of fermented foods. Here’s the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4gDweLQ #ResearchImpactEU

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f learning comes from #Failure, why not design for it? Manu Kapur explores #ProductiveFailure - a structured approach to deeper understanding, creativity, and transferable #skills. Safe failures drive real #growth. @SXSW Watch the full session: youtube.com/live/W3b9_mQ6yK8
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ETH Zurich researchers have created a plasmonic modulator that surpasses the terahertz barrier, paving the way for faster data transmission for #6G and beyond. This innovation could revolutionize #communication, #computing, and #imaging. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRihF
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In a total of 16 disciplines, the university ranks among the 10 best in the world. These are the latest results of the QS World #University #Rankings according to subject. Article: ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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From unstable slopes to rock falls, the thawing of #permafrost has many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps. Swiss scientists are leading global efforts to understand the problem and find solutions. buff.ly/B0IRJQX @WSL_research @permosCH @ETH_en
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Five years ago, the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) was launched, providing students with a hands-on education. Since then, the center has implemented numerous projects, developed new teaching formats, and built collaborations with industry. ee.ethz.ch/news-and-events/d…
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Switzerland suffers from a shortage of new digital technologies reaching the market in the healthcare sector. Researchers from ETH Zurich have been investigating how innovations can be developed responsibly and implemented faster. @EthicsPolicyLab ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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Researchers have developed a method that makes it easier to study interactions between electrons in a material. Using a moiré material consisting of twisted atomic layers they created an artificial crystal lattice in a neighbouring material. brnw.ch/21wRakU
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The ETH Board appointed five female and seven male professors at the request of ETH President Joël Mesot. The Board also awarded the title of "Professor" four times and the title of "Professor of Practice" once. Read more : brnw.ch/21wR9jS
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Annette Oxenius has been appointed ETH Vice President for Research, effective August 1, 2025. The 56-year-old Swiss immunologist and professor will lead research development and promotion at ETH Zurich. Read more: brnw.ch/21wR9jI
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Ever wondered what happens under your closed eyelids during sleep? Researchers found that pupil size fluctuates, revealing unexpected brain activity! This could lead to #breakthroughs in diagnosing sleep disorders like #PTSD & #insomnia. Read more here:brnw.ch/21wR7fv
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At the 4th #ICForumCH at @ETH_en—building on three editions where #Integration, #Innovation, & #Inclusion were not just ideas, but forces that moved us forward. In a world where the power of law must prevail over the law of power, stability is not standing still. It is the art of adapting, innovating, evolving with time, while safeguarding what matters.
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As the speaker of the third edition of the COPL Colloquia, Prof. Sara Seager presented her current research on the atmosphere of Venus, showing how its chemistry and cloud characteristics are compatible with Venusian life. Watch her presentation: copl.ethz.ch/news/COPL-news-…
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Polymer chemists at ETH Zurich have discovered a surprising way to virtually fully break down #PMMA #plastic – commonly known as Plexiglas – into its monomer building blocks. The process remains unaffected by the presence of additives. ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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