ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two at CSCS in Lugano by the end of 2026. ETH Professor of Theoretical Physics Renato Renner, who earned his doctorate in computer science at ETH under Emeritus Professor Ueli Maurer, highlights the interdisciplinary expertise needed to programme quantum computers: “You need to master both computer science and quantum physics.” Read more in German.
ETH Zurich computer science alumnus Dr Florian Moser has been appointed a Junior Fellow of the German Informatics Society (GI), recognising his work on the security of online elections. Moser combines theoretical research with practical applications to help make electronic voting more secure and trustworthy. He is one of five computer science talents selected for the GI’s Junior Fellow programme in 2026. Read press release in German.
The article examines changing enrolment trends at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. At ETH, the number of new computer science students has fallen by 15% compared with the previous year, while mechanical engineering continues to attract more students. Read article in German.
