November 2024
Humboldt Research Award for Bruno Sudret
Bruno Sudret, Professor of Risk, Safety, and Uncertainty Quantification at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, has won the Humboldt Research Award. Sudret receives the award in recognition of his academic achievements and contributions to the field of uncertainty quantification. In addition to the personal prize money, he will be invited to carry out a research project of his choice in collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany. Congratulations!
SNSF Starting Grants for two D-BAUG researchers
Eight researchers from ETH Zurich successfully applied for Starting Grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, among them also Benedikt Soja and Franco Zunino from Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering.
Golden Owl: "To teach is to learn twice"
This year, D-BAUG students awarded Matteo Riva the "Golden Owl" in recognition of his dedication to teaching. Riva is a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Spatial Planning and Landscape Development, where he evaluates landscape changes and the condition of ecosystems. For him, teaching is not just about the transfer of knowledge, but an inspiring exchange in which students and teachers can grow together.
“We need more time to reflect”
Rector Günther Dissertori explained on the 169th anniversary of ETH Zurich the fundamental objective he was pursuing with a reform package in teaching. President of ETH Zurich Joël Mesot and Federal Councillor Albert Rösti also spoke to the many guests from politics, business and science. The Head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications and former ETH graduate gave this year’s ceremonial address.
Global glacier melt: Major mass loss expected by 2100
Glaciers around the world are shrinking at an alarming rate, threatening sea-level rise, water availability, biodiversity, and ecosystem stability. A new study led by researchers from ETH Zurich and Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides the most comprehensive projections to date, projecting the future of all 200,000 glaciers on Earth under the newest climate scenarios.
Scholarships for four Master's students
Four students from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering have been awarded a scholarship from the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP). The full scholarship enables them to concentrate fully on their studies. Congratulations!