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Gauge fields have long been at the centre of fundamental theoretical developments in condensed-matter systems, providing a stepping stone towards exotic states of matter. In recent theory work, ETH physicists have shown that twisted graphene bilayers provide a natural platform to electrically create artificial gauge fields — thus establishing a playground to explore novel electronic phenomena.

The new fellowship programme for postdoctoral researchers is a collaboration between two interdisciplinary research networks: the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research “Molecular Ultrafast Science and Technology” (NCCR MUST) and the Bochum–Dortmund Cluster of Excellence “Ruhr Explores Solvation” (RESOLV). The transnational collaboration comprises 50 research groups from the fields of chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering and biology.

A group of “Honours Academy Students” from the Dutch Radboud University Nijmegen visited ETH Zurich at the end of February. They were given selected insight into top-level research in the Departments of Biology and Physics, after a guided tour of the Hönggerberg campus gave them a first impression of the research location. We accompanied them to the laboratories of ETH Professor Rachel Grange's research group.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the ETH Alumni Association, ETH Globe highlights 20 alumnae and alumni who are using their knowledge to help shape our world. Among them are three physics graduates: an Olympic ski champion, the current Swiss Federal Chancellor and the CEO of a Swiss multinational group.

The ETH Board has appointed or promoted nine new professors, among them Louise Harra, designated Director of the Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos/World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC) as Affiliated Professor of Solar Astrophysics at the Department of Physics.