The Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science opens up a wide range of options and career prospects. But getting started can be full of challenges. Five students talk about the highs and lows of their studies - and why it's worth persevering.
The Association of Computer Science Students (VIS) recently hosted the second Bachelor's Graduation Ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the graduates. Taking place on Friday 25 October 2024 in the packed Audi Max, the event was a blend of formal celebration and personal touches.
The EU AI Act is designed to ensure that AI is transparent and trustworthy. For the first time, ETH computer scientists have translated the Act into measurable technical requirements for AI. In doing so, they have shown how well today's AI models already comply with the legal requirements.
For 50 years, the Rubik's Cube has captivated millions, while also inspiring breakthroughs in computer science. Václav Rozhoň, a computer scientist at the Department of Computer Science and the Bulgarian AI institute INSAIT, explores how graph theory and algorithms have unlocked the Cube’s elegant solutions.
Excellence Scholar Georgette Weingärtner turned her love for puzzles into a passion for cryptography and cybersecurity. Pursuing her Master’s degree at the Department of Computer Science, Georgette is now working on advanced cryptographic research and is also committed to inspiring more women to study computer science.
This year ten students from our Department have been awarded an Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) scholarship. The scholarship allows them to develop to their full potential and to focus on their studies and research. Congratulations!
Professor Timothy Roscoe, head of the Network and Operating Systems Group at the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the Golden Owl 2024. The distinction honours lecturers for their excellent teaching. Congratulations!
Parnian Kassraie, Simon Meierhans, and Lorenzo Noci, all three of them doctoral students at the Department of Computer Science, have been awarded the Google PhD Fellowship. The programme was created to recognize outstanding students doing innovative research in areas relevant to computer science. Congratulations!
Caplena, a leading Swiss AI company and D-INFK spin-off, specialises in the analysis of open feedback in questionnaires from B2C companies. The platform has been using AI algorithms for coding and analysing sentiment in the feedback since 2016.
Dijkstra’s algorithm was long thought to be the most efficient way to find a graph’s best routes. Researchers have now proved that it’s “universally optimal.” With quotes from Bernhard Häupler from our department and D-INFK alumnus Václav Rozhoň.
