ETH Life - Columns

Neanderthal Studies: And all by courtesy of science

2009-10-28T04:00:00Z

In tackling the question most frequently asked of literary scholars at a technical university, Philipp Theisohn finds himself "philosophizing" about cryptozoology and the future of the Neanderthals. [28.10.09]

“Reveries of a Solitary Walker”

2009-07-08T03:00:00Z

Using the example of Rousseau, columnist Jürg Fröhlich highlights the suppressed certainty that the prevalent image of science has changed considerably over the last few centuries and that we would be well advised to question and discuss ours every now and again. [08.07.09]

Are you sitting comfortably?

2009-05-13T03:00:00Z

People are always short of time these days - especially those in positions of responsibility. Therefore, it would do everyone a world of good to take time out to consider everyday problems from a different standpoint", writes columnist Jürg Fröhlich. [13.05.09]

How I survived the past six months without a mobile phone

2008-07-23T03:00:00Z

[23.07.08]

Holiday flight – a dialog

2008-07-09T03:00:00Z

Before flying on holiday, columnist Ulrich Weidmann faces his ecological conscience and tests his resolution. An inner dialog. [09.07.08]

Read who's talking - Ah, it's a research plan!

2007-07-04T03:55:00Z

Anke Neumann and Nadine Schüssler are convinced that a research plan is a good thing. But you have to take it seriously. [04.07.07]

German – a foreign language

2007-05-09T04:00:00Z

Anke Neumann and Nadine Schlüssler are of the opinion that at ETH Zurich, a lack of understanding of German can indeed create difficulties, and that further measures could be undertaken to address this situation. [09.05.07]