ETH Day 2018
ETH Zurich celebrated its 163rd year at the ETH Day (its academic holiday) on 17 November 2018, together with guests from research, politics, and industry.
This year’s ETH Day was organised in honour of our students and as an appreciation of the work of Lino Guzzella, the outgoing President of ETH Zurich. Numerous speeches recalled the many highlights of the past year and addressed the important tasks that lie ahead for ETH.
Academic Ceremony
Fanfare
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Professor Sarah M. Springman, Rector of ETH Zurich
Opening remarks
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Musical interlude
Professor Lino Guzzella, President of ETH Zurich
Welcome address
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Swiss Federal Councillor Dr. Ignazio Cassis
Keynote speech
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Presentation by junior researchers from the Department of Computer Science
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Musical interlude
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Honours and prizes
- Remembering those we have lost
- Awarding of scientific and foundation prizes
- Awarding of the Golden Owl and the Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching by the ETH Zurich Association of Students (VSETH), with a speech by the VSETH President
- Awarding of honorary doctorates and appointment of the honorary councillor
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Musical conclusion
Music during the ceremony is played by Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt.
Presentation of honorary doctorates, honorary councillors
Honorary doctors of ETH Zurich
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Stefan W. Hell
- Prof. Dr. Lia Addadi
- Prof. Dr. Naomi Oreskes
Honorary councillor of ETH Zurich
- Prof. Dr. Hans Hengartner
Industry and foundation awards
"Golden Owls" of VSETH
Website: Golden Owls
Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching 2018
Prof. Dr. Markus Reiher
More information about all awards and prizes of the ETH Day 2018 can be found in the programme: