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Outstanding talent, groundbreaking research, and pioneering innovation are key to tackling pressing global challenges.

Based on these three pillars ETH Zurich is paving the way in a complex world to create a better future.

 

“Sharing my good fortune”

Janet Hering, pioneer in aquatic science, former Director of Eawag and philanthropist talks about the driving forces behind her advocacy for women in academic leadership positions and sheds light on the impact of the Otto Jaag Water Protection Prize in encouraging young researchers to contribute to water protection.

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Severin Hacker knows what he’s talking about: the co-founder and CTO of Duolingo joined us for an interview and shared his thoughts about innovative ideas, the entrepreneurial spirit and unexpected connections.

QS Rankings: ETH Zurich takes a top spot thanks to long-term investments in research and teaching

ETH Zurich has moved up two positions to take seventh place in the current QS Rankings.

“Innovation requires a vision and a lot of action. That makes ETH the ideal environment for the next generation of leaders”

ETH alumnus and President of the ETH Alumni New England Chapter, Dr Patrick Anquetil, is an innovator and founder of several medical technology companies. He tells us why he’d like to be a fly on the wall in the office of the ETH President and explains what philanthropy means to him.

 

“Our societies are facing serious challenges today. Thanks to your support, ETH Zurich can stay at the cutting edge of developing and accelerating solutions for the future.“

Professor Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich

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