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Become information savvy by taking the course with the longest name. You can download the flyer as a PDF here.

A selection of newly acquired books, for three subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy, Life Sciences, and Popular Sciences & Lifelong Learning can be found online.

Due to the annual revision works, the Information Center will remain closed from September 7 to September 11, 2026.

Media can be picked up and returned on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m.

At the start of the semester, beginning September 14, 2026, the Information Center will be open again Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Applications for locker rentals must be submitted via online form. The application deadline is Thursday, September 10, 2026. The rental period runs from Monday, September 14, 2026, through Friday, February 12, 2027. First-year students can rent lockers directly at the Infodesk starting September 14.

Dr. Karin Faerber and Paul Peters from CAS will provide an overview of the latest SciFinder updates

From 14.9.2026 to 24.12.2026, the following opening hours apply:

Monday – Friday    8:00–20:00

How do researchers find the knowledge their work builds on? And how has the search for chemical information changed over the past few decades? You can find this out on two guided tours at the Scientifica 2026. 

From August 3 to September 6, 2026, renovation work will be carried out at the Fusion Meal restaurant on the F-floor of the HCI building. The Chemistry | Biology | Pharmacy Information Center is also expected to be affected by construction noise during this period.

The Information Center will be closed on Swiss National Day.

We are back on August 2, 9:00 am.

The Coffee Lectures have recently concluded. All recordings are available on our YouTube channel. 

The 32^nd issue of our magazine Infozine is now available online, once again with a mix of news from the Information Center, the world of scientific information, and useful tips and tricks.

A selection of newly acquired books, for three subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy, Life Sciences, and Popular Sciences & Lifelong Learning can be found online.

The study phase is approaching and will bring a challenging time for many. Time pressure and decreasing concentration are just a few of the problems that may arise. 

A selection of newly acquired books, for three subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy, Life Sciences, and Bridging Scientific Disciplines can be found online.

During the learning and exam period, we will again offer extended opening hours in the evenings and on weekends.

A selection of newly acquired books, for two subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy and Life Sciences can be found online.

The group rooms can now be reserved for the learning phase.

Lockers are now allocated via online form. The application deadline is Thursday, May 28, 2026. The rental period begins on Monday, June 1, and ends on September 4, 2026. 

In June there will be another series of Coffee Lectures with topics for students, assistants, and researchers. The 38th series of the Coffee Lectures begins on June 9, 2026.

Catching up with the research of the Department of Biology – this is possible with an image.

Catching up with the research of the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences – this is possible with an image.

60-minute practical sessions dedicated to testing, evaluating, and discussing tools and databases for information, data, and AI literacy.

On 23 April, we’re celebrating UNESCO World Book Day! Traditionally, people swap and give away books on this day. Join in the celebrations and bring your books and DVDs to the book swap van outside the entrance to the Information Centre! 

At ETH Zurich, we have access to over 35,000 scientific videos via the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). In the seminar on April 28 at 9:00 a.m., Dr. Solina Safari, Science Specialist at JoVE, will present how JoVE video playlists can be used in research, teaching, and learning.

Explore the topics in our updated Research Group Seminar Menu Card and order a menu that fits the interests of your research group.

Fluorine is an ubiquitous element in commonly used organic molecules. The Information Center presents a selection of books on the application of fluorinated molecules as well as the environmental impact associated with their use and production.

A selection of newly acquired books, for three subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy, Life Sciences and Bridging Scientific Disciplines can be found online.

The Coffee Lectures have recently concluded. All recordings are available on our YouTube channel. 

A selection of newly acquired books, for two subject areas Chemistry & Pharmacy and Life Sciences can be found online.

From molecules to intellectual property: Uncovering the patent questions you didn’t know you had.