The programme-specific requirements state whether and how many letters of recommendation are required for the chosen Master's programme. Speak to the persons you have selected well in advance and ask ...

In the art world, a certificate of authenticity is the traditional guarantee of originality. Typically issued by artists, art dealers or private sellers, these certificates serve to distinguish ...

The largest and most powerful space telescope to be launched since Hubble, the JWST comprises a mirror, four infrared instruments and a sunshield to screen it from the sun’s rays. It enables us to ...

Thomas Zurbuchen, your interest in space stretches back many years. Do you still feel a sense of awe at what’s out there Thomas Zurbuchen: Absolutely, and that only grows the more I learn about it!

Lisa Stoffel can’t stop shivering. Is her hair still wet from being in the river, or is it just the rain? It’s hard to tell in this downpour. The rain has barely stopped since they set out this ...

When is stress harmful, and when is it useful? The body’s reaction to a stressful situation can be vital for survival. It alerts us to danger and quickens our responses. However, excessive or chronic ...

Long before the lecture is due to start, the small E41 lecture hall in ETH’s Main Building is already close to capacity. There’s an air of excitement among the students as they await the arrival of ...

Bettina Heim is at the forefront of efforts to achieve a breakthrough in quantum computing. Employed by US company Nvidia, this 35-year-old former ETH researcher is helping to develop the computers of ...

The ESA Business Incubation Centre Switzerland (ESA BIC CH) supports start-ups that either adapt space technology for use on Earth or modify terrestrial technology for applications in space. ESA BIC ...

Orbiting at an altitude of 700 kilometres, satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA) transmit radar signals down to Earth. These are scattered by the planet’s surface and reflected back to the ...

When winter arrives and the temperature drops, we can either put on some warm clothing or turn up the heating and live with the additional costs. But what if the solution for a warm and ...

UNOPS supports peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects by providing efficient and sustainable services. The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) collaborates with UN partners globally, and ...