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Read Time:4 Minute, 30 Second The ebonic phrase ‘keeping it real’ originally signifies the belief in the power of individual experience in overcoming constricting social norms. Today, it has come to mean being honest with and true to oneself. For this issue, we invited students …
Seit diesem Semester gibt es an der ETH Zürich einen neuen Masterstudiengang: Space Systems. Simon Stähler gibt uns einen Einblick in den abwechslungsreichen Studienalltag, der sich unter anderem um Minisensoren, gescheiterte Mondmissionen, Planeten und Semesterprojekte mit Industriepartnern dreht. Im Hörsaal…
After revisiting the tuition fee increase covered in our last issue, former Swiss tax official Serge Gaillard has proposed a new budget that may enrage many on the sidelines. In the last polykum about pessimism, I wrote about the tripling…
Die modernen Naturwissenschaften beanspruchen, uns die Welt und die Ordnung der darin enthaltenen Dinge verständlich zu machen und dadurch zur Verbesserung der menschlichen Existenz beizutragen. Doch selbst an der ETH Zürich blieb diese Ansicht nicht ohne Kritik. Ihrem Namen, Ruf…
In the wake of these announcements, headlines like “ETH prüft Beschränkung der Studienplätze” (“ETH explores restrictions on student enrollment”) (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 19.04.2024) have become very prominent. So clearly, these budget reductions are profoundly impacting not only ETH Zurich but…
There is just one thing standing in between those fun summer days and us: the study and exam phase which stretches from early June to the start of September, making it hard for ETH students to find time to rest…
Currently, CSNOW is the only association directly affiliated with a department. Other associations, such as Limes, phimale or WiNS, are not part of their respective departments. Do you think that should change? Julia Dannath: Many initiatives are directly affiliated with…
In a world where scientific advancement often comes with a hefty price tag, EquipSent, an NGO in Zürich, collects unused scientific lab equipment and redistributes it to labs at schools and colleges in low-income countries. EquipSent helps shape the future…
by ETH Career Center Question: Lorena, as a career advisor at ETH Career Center you counsel students, PhD’s and postdocs from diverse countries. What is the most common question you’re asked? Lorena: I think the most common question is: “Can…
by Marco Gerber Question: Itzel, Ivan, you both participated in the International Science Olympiads during your time at high school. Tell us more about your experiences. Ivan: I’ve had a great time participating in two International Biology Olympiads in Taiwan…
by Barbara Odermatt Get Ready for Your Future Polymesse is ETH’s largest career fair with more than 140 companies and startups. At Polymesse you will get to know various top national and international employers from all branches. You can make…