Finding Solutions Together
From food security and access to clean water to environmental pollution and human health – our global society faces many challenges to...
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- 17. Juli 2023
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Vladimir Prelog - the King of Chemistry
Vladimir Prelog was a Croatian-Swiss chemist who lived from 1906 to 1998. He received his diploma in chemical engineering from the Czech...
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- 17. Juli 2023
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An unbroken fascination with chemistry
Robert Baumann grew up in Potsdam, Germany. At a very young age, he developed a strong interest in chemistry, leading him to study it at...
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- 17. Juli 2023
- 1 Min.
It's all about togetherness!
What a day: the very first IChO in Switzerland was ceremoniously opened yesterday. The teams from 89 countries gathered in the hall of...
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- 17. Juli 2023
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Jacques Dubochet
Jacques Dubochet was born in 1941 in Aigle, Switzerland. He studied physical engineering at EPFL and molecular biology at the university...
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- 17. Juli 2023
- 2 Min.
Switzerland's growth engine
Switzerland has a well-established chemical and pharmaceutical industry that plays a significant role in the country's economy. The...
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- 17. Juli 2023
- 1 Min.
Meet the panelists
Why is chemistry so fascinating and exciting? What made me decide to study chemistry? What was my start into professional life like? What...
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- 16. Juli 2023
- 1 Min.
Registration Day - Let's get started
Yesterday was the big arrival day: 348 students with their 272 mentors and observers arrived in Zurich. For most of them, their stay in...
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- 14. Juli 2023
- 4 Min.
Preparing the next Nobel laureates: A guideline through the Swiss educational system
Did you know that Switzerland has one of the highest number of Nobel laureates with 27 prize winners, corresponding to over 3 Nobel...
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- 14. Juli 2023
- 3 Min.
Welcome from Petra Ménová, Chair of the IChO Steering Committee
Last year, Petra Ménová was elected chair of the IChO Steering Committee. Her journey from competing as a participant in 2004 and 2005 to...
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- 14. Juli 2023
- 2 Min.
Swiss Chocolate - What else?
Swiss chocolate is world famous. It has a rich history and gained a reputation for being some of the best chocolate in the world. The...
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- 14. Juli 2023
- 1 Min.
Super Guides
Mother, father, emergency doctor, anti-cheat, Zurich connoisseur and best friend - IChO would not be possible without our guides. They...
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- 10. Juli 2023
- 1 Min.
How sustainable are the chemicals we use today?
In a recent NCCR Catalysis study, the teams of Professors Javier Pérez-Ramírez and Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez (ETH Zurich) found that 99.4%...
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- 10. Juli 2023
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Excitement Builds as IChO Nears
In a matter of days, IChO will commence and the anticipation among organizers is reaching fever pitch. As the final preparations are...
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- 6. Juli 2023
- 2 Min.
Unveiling 5 of Zurich's Must-Sees!
Experience Zurich's vibrant spirit and embrace the city's rich heritage, cultural diversity, and creative energy. The variety between the...
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- 6. Juli 2023
- 2 Min.
AI, data, automation: chemistry’s latest super-heroes!
Imagine your superpower was to know everything about chemistry AND be able to apply it to your scientific project! With AI, connected...
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- 6. Juli 2023
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A hidden champion worth discovering
The Metrohm brand is well-known in chemical laboratories around the world. However, Metrohm AG as a company and employer is hardly known...
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- 6. Juli 2023
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Chemistry – a Key to Unlock Future
The progress made in chemistry delivers tangible and uplifting outcomes in the industry. As an ICT company, Huawei, the international...
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- 6. Juli 2023
- 3 Min.
Hello Again!
Andrea Schneider is part of the Organizing Committee and Head of Marketing and Communication of IChO 2023. She tells us how it came that...
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