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Department of Computer Science
Computer Science Department at ETH Zurich. The department offers highest quality in computer science research and education and adds to business and industry growth.
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🚀Hello, world! We are now live on Bluesky. This is the official account of the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich. Follow us for cutting-edge research, the latest innovations, event updates and insights into the future of technology. inf.ethz.ch
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In 16 #Disciplines, the university #Ranks among the 10 best in the world. In addition to Earth Sciences, it also achieves an outstanding ranking in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Environmental Sciences. These are the latest results of the QS Rankings according to subject.
Ranking: ETH Zurich still the world’s best university in Earth Sciences
In 16 disciplines, the university ranks among the 10 best in the world. In addition to Earth Sciences, it also achieves an outstanding ranking in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, and En...
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March 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM
In 16 #Disciplines, the university #Ranks among the 10 best in the world. In addition to Earth Sciences, it also achieves an outstanding ranking in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Environmental Sciences. These are the latest results of the QS Rankings according to subject.
On Monday, we kicked off our Distinguished Colloquium Series (Spring) with Prof. Stefano Tessaro (University of Washington, visiting @ethz.ch). Great engagement from faculty & students! More talks coming soon 👉: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
March 25, 2026 at 7:24 AM
On Monday, we kicked off our Distinguished Colloquium Series (Spring) with Prof. Stefano Tessaro (University of Washington, visiting @ethz.ch). Great engagement from faculty & students! More talks coming soon 👉: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Through a collaboration, ethz.ch researchers and students are working on real-world challenges faced by the United Nations.
Behind these projects are several computer science students.
Their research work makes a meaningful contribution to global policy. 🌍 👨💻
👉 Read article: shorturl.at/FeT23
Behind these projects are several computer science students.
Their research work makes a meaningful contribution to global policy. 🌍 👨💻
👉 Read article: shorturl.at/FeT23
March 18, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Through a collaboration, ethz.ch researchers and students are working on real-world challenges faced by the United Nations.
Behind these projects are several computer science students.
Their research work makes a meaningful contribution to global policy. 🌍 👨💻
👉 Read article: shorturl.at/FeT23
Behind these projects are several computer science students.
Their research work makes a meaningful contribution to global policy. 🌍 👨💻
👉 Read article: shorturl.at/FeT23
In this interview, ETH Zurich (@ethz.ch) professor Valentina Boeva (@valboeva.bsky.social) explains why childhood cancers differ from adult cancers and talks about the possible clinical impact of the NCCR "Children & Cancer".
👉 Read interview: shorturl.at/EDnn3
👉 Read interview: shorturl.at/EDnn3
March 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
In this interview, ETH Zurich (@ethz.ch) professor Valentina Boeva (@valboeva.bsky.social) explains why childhood cancers differ from adult cancers and talks about the possible clinical impact of the NCCR "Children & Cancer".
👉 Read interview: shorturl.at/EDnn3
👉 Read interview: shorturl.at/EDnn3
We are proud to share that Professor David Basin and Dr Ralf Sasse from D-INFK, together with Professors Cas Cremers and Jannik Dreier, have received the Levchin Prize for Real-World Cryptography. Congratulations! 🥳
Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
March 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
We are proud to share that Professor David Basin and Dr Ralf Sasse from D-INFK, together with Professors Cas Cremers and Jannik Dreier, have received the Levchin Prize for Real-World Cryptography. Congratulations! 🥳
Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
We are delighted to share that Professor Rasmus Kyng has been promoted to Associate Professor of Theoretical Computer Science at @ethz.ch. 🎉
Congratulations, Rasmus! 👏
Learn more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Congratulations, Rasmus! 👏
Learn more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
March 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
We are delighted to share that Professor Rasmus Kyng has been promoted to Associate Professor of Theoretical Computer Science at @ethz.ch. 🎉
Congratulations, Rasmus! 👏
Learn more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Congratulations, Rasmus! 👏
Learn more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
We are proud to announce that D-INFK Professor Andreas Krause has been elected Full Member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW). 🎉
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
👉 Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
👉 Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
March 3, 2026 at 8:29 AM
We are proud to announce that D-INFK Professor Andreas Krause has been elected Full Member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW). 🎉
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
👉 Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
👉 Read more: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
What’s the point of studying computer science if #AI can write code?
In a new Perspectives article from @ethz.ch, Professor Peter Müller argues this misses the bigger picture. Computer science is far more than coding and human expertise remains essential.
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In a new Perspectives article from @ethz.ch, Professor Peter Müller argues this misses the bigger picture. Computer science is far more than coding and human expertise remains essential.
bit.ly/4rE0NHG
Peter Müller, what’s the point of studying computer science if AI is better at coding?
As AI chatbots steadily improve their coding capabilities, many young people are wondering whether it still makes sense to study computer science. Their fears are unfounded, says ETH computer scientis...
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February 26, 2026 at 8:51 AM
What’s the point of studying computer science if #AI can write code?
In a new Perspectives article from @ethz.ch, Professor Peter Müller argues this misses the bigger picture. Computer science is far more than coding and human expertise remains essential.
bit.ly/4rE0NHG
In a new Perspectives article from @ethz.ch, Professor Peter Müller argues this misses the bigger picture. Computer science is far more than coding and human expertise remains essential.
bit.ly/4rE0NHG
Yutong Chen from Siyu Tang’s group at @ethz.ch is teaching AI to see the world in 3D, from just a few photos. Her work earned a Google PhD Fellowship in Machine Perception. Outside the lab, she channels the same creativity into cooking. 👉https://bit.ly/4c9OT3m
Between cooking pots and visual computing
ETH doctoral student Yutong Chen is developing an algorithm that can create precise three-dimensional worlds from just a few photos. Alongside her research, she devotes the same curiosity and creativi...
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February 23, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Yutong Chen from Siyu Tang’s group at @ethz.ch is teaching AI to see the world in 3D, from just a few photos. Her work earned a Google PhD Fellowship in Machine Perception. Outside the lab, she channels the same creativity into cooking. 👉https://bit.ly/4c9OT3m
Curious how STEM + arts + entrepreneurship can shape the future? 🎭💡
The STEAM Challenge is happening 3 March, 19:00–21:00 at Spirgarten Zürich, bringing innovation and entertainment together, with comedians Gülsha, Reena Krishnaraja & Zukkihund. bit.ly/4tVZcP4
The STEAM Challenge is happening 3 March, 19:00–21:00 at Spirgarten Zürich, bringing innovation and entertainment together, with comedians Gülsha, Reena Krishnaraja & Zukkihund. bit.ly/4tVZcP4
February 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Curious how STEM + arts + entrepreneurship can shape the future? 🎭💡
The STEAM Challenge is happening 3 March, 19:00–21:00 at Spirgarten Zürich, bringing innovation and entertainment together, with comedians Gülsha, Reena Krishnaraja & Zukkihund. bit.ly/4tVZcP4
The STEAM Challenge is happening 3 March, 19:00–21:00 at Spirgarten Zürich, bringing innovation and entertainment together, with comedians Gülsha, Reena Krishnaraja & Zukkihund. bit.ly/4tVZcP4
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From Zen rituals and artisan workshops to boardroom pitches in Tokyo, four ETH students share how an internship led them beyond the tourist trail to discover Japan’s hidden stories. @ethz.ch @csateth.bsky.social
Discovering Hidden Japan - ETH Ambassadors
From Zen rituals and artisan workshops to boardroom pitches in Tokyo, four ETH students share how an internship led them beyond the tourist trail to discover Japan’s hidden stories.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
From Zen rituals and artisan workshops to boardroom pitches in Tokyo, four ETH students share how an internship led them beyond the tourist trail to discover Japan’s hidden stories. @ethz.ch @csateth.bsky.social
In recognition of their exceptional master theses, four graduates from our department have been awarded the Silver Medal of @ethz.ch, including a financial sum. 🏅
Learn more about the recipients and the ETH medals: inf.ethz.ch/.../eth-meda....
Learn more about the recipients and the ETH medals: inf.ethz.ch/.../eth-meda....
February 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM
In recognition of their exceptional master theses, four graduates from our department have been awarded the Silver Medal of @ethz.ch, including a financial sum. 🏅
Learn more about the recipients and the ETH medals: inf.ethz.ch/.../eth-meda....
Learn more about the recipients and the ETH medals: inf.ethz.ch/.../eth-meda....
This week, our computer science students returned! 👋
The new semester is officially unlocked. New achievements are already in the making. 🎮 🔥
You got this! 👩💻 💻
The new semester is officially unlocked. New achievements are already in the making. 🎮 🔥
You got this! 👩💻 💻
February 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM
This week, our computer science students returned! 👋
The new semester is officially unlocked. New achievements are already in the making. 🎮 🔥
You got this! 👩💻 💻
The new semester is officially unlocked. New achievements are already in the making. 🎮 🔥
You got this! 👩💻 💻
A team of computer scientists from the Applied Cryptography Group, including Matteo Scarlata, Professor Kenny Paterson, Giovanni Torrisi and Matilda Backendal, have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular cloud-based password managers.
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Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular, cloud-based password managers. During testing, they were able to view and even make changes to stored passwords. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Password managers less secure than promised
Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular, cloud-based password managers. During testing, they were able to view and even make changes to stored pas...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:22 AM
A team of computer scientists from the Applied Cryptography Group, including Matteo Scarlata, Professor Kenny Paterson, Giovanni Torrisi and Matilda Backendal, have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular cloud-based password managers.
Read more ⬇️
Read more ⬇️
We’re thrilled to share that Professors Menna El-Assady and Bernhard Schölkopf have been elected by the UN General Assembly to the newly established Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
Professors Menna El-Assady and Bernhard Schölkopf elected for UN AI Scientific Panel
Two ETH Zurich computer scientists, Menna El-Assady and Bernhard Schölkopf, have been elected by the United Nations General Assembly to the newly established Independent International Scientific Panel...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
We’re thrilled to share that Professors Menna El-Assady and Bernhard Schölkopf have been elected by the UN General Assembly to the newly established Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
The EFCL Winter School 2026 keynote programme brings together leading researchers from academia and industry.
Professor Siyu Tang will give a keynote on 9 February 2026 at 15:30 in HG Audimax.
🔗 Full keynote programme:
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Professor Siyu Tang will give a keynote on 9 February 2026 at 15:30 in HG Audimax.
🔗 Full keynote programme:
lnkd.in/dSPpQyeW
February 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The EFCL Winter School 2026 keynote programme brings together leading researchers from academia and industry.
Professor Siyu Tang will give a keynote on 9 February 2026 at 15:30 in HG Audimax.
🔗 Full keynote programme:
lnkd.in/dSPpQyeW
Professor Siyu Tang will give a keynote on 9 February 2026 at 15:30 in HG Audimax.
🔗 Full keynote programme:
lnkd.in/dSPpQyeW
Felix E. Linker, a postdoctoral researcher at @ethz.ch, has developed a digital emblem designed to protect digital assets from cyberattacks during armed conflicts.
Read more about the project and its implications for cyber conflict: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Read more about the project and its implications for cyber conflict: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
A Red Cross for cyberspace: NATO tests innovation from ETH Zurich
The Red Cross protects hospitals, medical personnel and relief supplies during wartime – but until now, no digital assets. Felix Linker, a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, has developed a digita...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Felix E. Linker, a postdoctoral researcher at @ethz.ch, has developed a digital emblem designed to protect digital assets from cyberattacks during armed conflicts.
Read more about the project and its implications for cyber conflict: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Read more about the project and its implications for cyber conflict: inf.ethz.ch/news-and-eve...
Congratulations to Professor Peter Müller on being named an ACM Fellow. He was recognised for his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
The award recognises his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
bit.ly/4sTMAXS
The award recognises his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
bit.ly/4sTMAXS
Peter Müller named ACM Fellow
Professor Peter Müller from the Department of Computer Science has been named an ACM Fellow in recognition of his contributions to automated, modular program verification. Big congratulations!
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January 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations to Professor Peter Müller on being named an ACM Fellow. He was recognised for his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
The award recognises his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
bit.ly/4sTMAXS
The award recognises his sustained research contributions to automated, modular program verification.
bit.ly/4sTMAXS
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Javier Rando is undertaking a PhD at ETH Zurich on the #Safety of #AI. At the same time, he is working at a tech company with the same goal. He is convinced that if this works, AI could become one of the best technologies ever.
The researcher making AI safer
Javier Rando is undertaking a PhD at ETH Zurich on the safety of artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, he is working at a tech company with the same goal. He is convinced that if this works,...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Welcome Karl Bringmann!
Bringmann’s research focuses on fine-grained algorithms and complexity. He designs efficient algorithms for computational problems in areas such as optimisation, geometry, graphs and string algorithms.
Learn more in our interview with Karl Bringmann:
bit.ly/499c4cf
Bringmann’s research focuses on fine-grained algorithms and complexity. He designs efficient algorithms for computational problems in areas such as optimisation, geometry, graphs and string algorithms.
Learn more in our interview with Karl Bringmann:
bit.ly/499c4cf
January 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Welcome Karl Bringmann!
Bringmann’s research focuses on fine-grained algorithms and complexity. He designs efficient algorithms for computational problems in areas such as optimisation, geometry, graphs and string algorithms.
Learn more in our interview with Karl Bringmann:
bit.ly/499c4cf
Bringmann’s research focuses on fine-grained algorithms and complexity. He designs efficient algorithms for computational problems in areas such as optimisation, geometry, graphs and string algorithms.
Learn more in our interview with Karl Bringmann:
bit.ly/499c4cf
The ETH Zurich Annual Review 2025 brings together key developments from across the university and highlights how research translates into impact.
Computer Science is featured with three projects spanning open AI, biomedical data search and applied AI in sports.
Computer Science is featured with three projects spanning open AI, biomedical data search and applied AI in sports.
Looking back at ETH Zurich’s 2025
YouTube video by ETH Zürich
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January 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The ETH Zurich Annual Review 2025 brings together key developments from across the university and highlights how research translates into impact.
Computer Science is featured with three projects spanning open AI, biomedical data search and applied AI in sports.
Computer Science is featured with three projects spanning open AI, biomedical data search and applied AI in sports.
Professor Dennis Hofheinz has received the 2025 TCC Test of Time Award for his influential 2017 paper on the Fujisaki–Okamoto transformation, a key building block for secure key encapsulation and post-quantum cryptography. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Professor Dennis Hofheinz has received the 2025 TCC Test of Time Award for his influential 2017 paper on the Fujisaki–Okamoto transformation, a key building block for secure key encapsulation and post-quantum cryptography. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour.
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Prof Rasmus Kyng has received the 2025 ETH Zurich Latsis Prize for his groundbreaking work in theoretical computer science. His research advances efficient methods for solving large computational problems.
Congratulations to Rasmus Kyng on this well-deserved recognition. bit.ly/4oFegMO
Congratulations to Rasmus Kyng on this well-deserved recognition. bit.ly/4oFegMO
Rasmus Kyng receives Latsis Prize for groundbreaking work in algorithms
Professor Rasmus Kyng has been awarded the 2025 ETH Zurich Latsis Prize in recognition of his outstanding contributions to theoretical computer science, particularly for his pioneering results on almo...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Prof Rasmus Kyng has received the 2025 ETH Zurich Latsis Prize for his groundbreaking work in theoretical computer science. His research advances efficient methods for solving large computational problems.
Congratulations to Rasmus Kyng on this well-deserved recognition. bit.ly/4oFegMO
Congratulations to Rasmus Kyng on this well-deserved recognition. bit.ly/4oFegMO
We are delighted to announce the appointments of Dr Celestine Mendler-Dünner as Associate Professor and Dr Jules Jacobs as Tenure Track Assistant Professor by the ETH Zürich board! 🎉
Read more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Read more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We are delighted to announce the appointments of Dr Celestine Mendler-Dünner as Associate Professor and Dr Jules Jacobs as Tenure Track Assistant Professor by the ETH Zürich board! 🎉
Read more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Read more about the appointments: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Thousands of video games are published every year. Standing out from the crowd is becoming increasingly challenging. 🎮
The ETH spin-off Indoor Astronaut managed to do just that with their titles Unrailed! and Unrailed 2: Back on Track.
Learn more about the gaming industry: tinyurl.com/36y42fk2
The ETH spin-off Indoor Astronaut managed to do just that with their titles Unrailed! and Unrailed 2: Back on Track.
Learn more about the gaming industry: tinyurl.com/36y42fk2
December 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Thousands of video games are published every year. Standing out from the crowd is becoming increasingly challenging. 🎮
The ETH spin-off Indoor Astronaut managed to do just that with their titles Unrailed! and Unrailed 2: Back on Track.
Learn more about the gaming industry: tinyurl.com/36y42fk2
The ETH spin-off Indoor Astronaut managed to do just that with their titles Unrailed! and Unrailed 2: Back on Track.
Learn more about the gaming industry: tinyurl.com/36y42fk2