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1. “Science is not simply a delivery service”

   Michael Hagner was Professor of Science Studies at ETH Zurich for over 20 years. He held a mirror up to academia and advocated for its freedom. But what does he have to say about science on his retirement? 

2. “Inspiration motivates people to become engaged, remain loyal and work towards their goals”

   Effy Vayena will take up the post of Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations on 1 January 2026. The following is a portrait to commemorate her election by the ETH Board.

3. Eight professors appointed

   At its meeting of 17 and 18 September 2025 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed eight professors. The Board also awarded the title of "Professor of Practice" once.

4. Exoplanets are not water worlds

   There is much less water on the surfaces of distant planets outside our solar system than previously thought. These exoplanets do not have thick layers of water, as was often speculated. That’s the conclusion of an international study led by ETH Zurich. 

5. “AI will help us derive better cancer therapies from patient data”

   A new national initiative aims to use AI-based models to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. In this interview, Professor of Computer Science Gunnar Rätsch explains the role ETH Zurich will play.