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The renovated hall in the ML building is an architectural gem. Since July 2025, it has been home to the robotic excellence of the Center for Robotics at ETH Zurich. It also provides space for better training and collaboration among researchers. The inauguration took place on 12 November 2025.

A new delegate for sustainability transformation and a newly composed board of trustees for the Language Centre: these were among the topics discussed by the ETH Zurich Executive Board at its most recent meetings.?

Discover Consensus ¨C the AI-powered research tool that analyses science-based answers from over 200 million research articles and presents them in an understandable way.

How trustworthy is open-source software really? Science in Perspective Talk #13 on 25 November 2025 questions blind confidence and highlights how social and technical factors contribute to security vulnerabilities.

With the agreement signed by Switzerland and the EU on 10 November, Switzerland is once again a full member of Horizon. ETH researchers can now apply directly for funding again.

As data-driven science transforms research, excellence and openness depend on how we manage data, software, and tools. To understand who performs this essential work, HR departments in the ETH Domain, supported by the Open Research Data Programme, are conducting a survey. The insights gained will help strengthen career paths and support structures in this vital field.

The next edition of Switzerland's largest science festival will take place at the end of August 2026 and will last a whole week. The theme: How we create knowledge. Researchers at ETH Zurich are invited to submit their project ideas for Scientifica.

Vladim¨ªr ?ver¨¢k is Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota and?has made pioneering achievements in his research on Navier-Stokes equations.??In recognition of his outstanding achievements in the analysis of fluid mechanics equations, the Department of Mathematics will honour him with the Heinz Hopf Prize on 11 November 2025.

In October 2025, ETH Zurich sent a clear signal of openness and support in dealing with mental health with its Mental Health Awareness Days. Over five days, events at the Zentrum campus, H?nggerberg, Octavo, Basel and Lugano provided opportunities for exchange, knowledge and encounters ¨C for staff and students alike.?

Investing in the creation of knowledge: From advances in medical research and sustainable construction to the development of quantum technologies, ETH Zurich demonstrates how targeted investment in cutting-edge infrastructure paves the way for groundbreaking scientific discoveries.?