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People of ETH
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…
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Von der ETH in den Weltraum
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…
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The fight against the tuition fees: the end or just the beginning?
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…
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Anti-Realismus an der ETH Zürich?
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…
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Where did our millions go?
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…
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Coming Soon: Summer holidays!
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…
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Diversity at ETH
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…
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EquipSent: Bridging Labs, Building Dreams – Empower Fairer Global Education
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…
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Job Hunting for Students 101
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…
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From Near and Far: How an Event Can Shape Lives
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…