Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
Understanding People - Steering Developments - Grasping Knowledge
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With the D-GESS department, ETH Zurich can offer an extraordinary range of research and teaching, which strengthens the university’s position. Learn more about D-GESS
Science in Perspective
The study programme Science in Perspective (formerly compulsory elective courses) enables students at ETH Zurich to develop new perspectives on their core subjects’ scientific and technological issues. Read more
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Workinggroup for Well-being, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
The name speaks for itself: the «Science in Perspective Talks» tackle current scientific and social questions and highlight what contributions the humanities, social and political sciences can make to these topics. Read more
A global ranking of the research productivity of political science departments puts the CIS at the top of European departments per number of faculty members.
This workshop report written by several CSS experts summarizes the discussions and insights from a workshop organized by the Center for Security Studies. The event convened international experts in technology and economic security, alongside public and private sector practitioners, to assess risks and explore strategies for enhancing European resilience in global semiconductor supply chains.
In conversation with Fritz Brugger, Beatrice Maser Mallor discusses how the World Bank is adapting to address both poverty reduction and climate change.
Strategic Trends, the annual flagship publication of the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, examines in 2025 the pivotal forces and developments shaping global security, offering critical analysis of the challenges and opportunities in a world undergoing profound transformation.
Trust takes years to build and seconds to break – not least when it comes to international relations. ETH researchers investigate what it takes to build confidence on the global stage.
How does disinformation impact public trust in science? And can healthy scepticism be a good thing? A debate between climate researcher Sonia Seneviratne, communication scientist Mike S. Schäfer and former Swiss Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr.
When it comes to getting along together, trust plays an indispensable role. While we all have an intuitive grasp of what this interpersonal investment involves, even science struggles to express exactly how it works.
At its meeting on December 5, 2024, the ETH Board appointed nine professors at the request of ETH President Joël Mesot. In addition, the title "Professor" was awarded twice.
