In-depth Stories
"I want Swiss German to remain that secret language you can't learn anywhere."
D-INFK alumnus Severin Hacker, co-founder and CTO of Duolingo, shared his experience in an ETH Global Lecture. An article, published by ETH Ambassadors, summarises content and findings of the panel discussion.
"There’s a tremendous diversity in terms of the kind of computer science that we do"
After two years leading the department, Professor Kenneth Paterson is returning to his primary passions: teaching and research. In this interview, he shares insights from his time at the helm and reflects on what makes D-INFK truly unique.
40 years of VIS: Easter eggs, bear-kidnapping and retro BBQ
Founded in 1984, the Computer Science Students' Association (VIS) at ETH Zurich looks back on 40 years of vibrant history. In this guest article, the VIS board reflects on an anniversary year full of memorable events, from an Easter egg hunt to pedalo fun and fabulous gala dinners.
Welcome, Michal Friedman
Michal Friedman will take up her position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in December. In this interview, she talks about why she decided to pursue an academic career, what goals she'd like to achieve at ETH Zurich, and recommends a piece of pop culture, which revolves around a very famous computer scientist.
“There are no limits to your own possibilities in computer science”
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.