Faculty
A clear plan for security
ETH professor Ueli Maurer has provided cryptography with a theoretical basis. Now he is retiring. However, his most important research project is yet to come.
Professor Otmar Hilliges steps down due to illness
It is with great regret that we announce the resignation of our esteemed colleague Otmar Hilliges, full professor of computer science. He left the Department of Computer Science and ETH Zurich at the end of June 2025 due to illness.
A successful day for Swiss Computer Science education
The Swiss Day for Computer Science Education took place for the 14th time at ETH Zurich. The event offered teachers a wide range of courses and honored people and institutions who have made a special contribution to computer science in schools, as well as the finalists of the "Informatikbiber" competition.
ETH spin-off Invariant Labs acquired by Snyk, the leading company in secure AI software development
Invariant Labs, a deep-tech spin-off from ETH Zurich, has been acquired by the cybersecurity company Snyk – less than a year after its founding. The move highlights both the rapid rise of AI-native software and the critical need for robust security innovation.
Robotics Hackathon 2025: Ambitious builders compete in Zurich
From 9 to 11 May, Zurich hosted the inaugural Robotics Hackathon 2025, bringing together ambitious innovators to design and build robots. This intense and inspiring weekend was initiated and organised by three ETH Zurich students.
Faculty at the Department of Computer Science
Mind the GAP! Getting Academic Positions Interview Series
Would you like to know more about transitioning from a doctorate or a postdoctoral research position to a faculty position? In the interview series "GAP: Getting Academic Positions", young faculty members from ETH Zurich and other universities share their experiences and insights about this process.
