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New era for gravitational waves in Switzerland
Switzerland is further establishing itself as a leader in gravitational-wave research. 2026 has reinforced this status with the appointment of Michele Maggiore, professor at the University of Geneva, as spokesperson for the Einstein Telescope. This next-generation gravitational-wave detector is now entering its final stages of design and approval. With the newly awarded "SWISS-ET Grand Projet" grant, Swiss researchers are ready to play a central role in bringing the Einstein Telescope to life.
Image: Einstein Telescope Collaboration.
IUCR 2026, Calgary
Do not forget to register for the IUCR 2026 in Calgary, Canada. Submit your abstract by February 15, 2026.
Dreimal Bronze für Schweizer Physiktalente in Schweden
Die Europäische Physik-Olympiade (EuPho) versammelte vom 12. bis 16. Juni fast 200 junge Talente im schwedischen Göteborg. Der Wettbewerb, der aus einer Theorie- und einer Praxisprüfung besteht, testete ihr Wissen zu Themen wie Mechanik, Thermodynamik oder Akustik. Das fünfköpfige Schweizer Team genoss den Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten aus über 40 Ländern:
Image: Physik-Olympiade
Annual Assembly 2026 SGK SSCr
The Annual Assembly of the Swiss Society for Crystallography will take place on September 3, 2026 in St Gallen. A topical workshop on SAXS will be help on September 2, 2026. Registrations are opened.
Emergence World Tour – Professor Brian Cox
In the live show Emergence, Professor Brian Cox of the University of Manchester explores how complex structures in nature arise from simple physical principles. He combines visually compelling insights from physics, biology, and cosmology.
Image: Gadget Entertainment AG
Swiss Quantum Call 2026
The call, implemented by the Swiss National Science Foundation, is aimed at researchers in the field of quantum science and technology. Funding is provided for scientifically outstanding projects with clear societal and technological benefits.
Image: OJB Quantum auf Wikimedia