Festivities on the Hönggerberg Zürich The Inauguration of the New ETH Chemistry Buildings

Abstract

The new chemistry buildings of ETH Zürich at the Hönggerberg site were inaugurated on November 1 – 4, 2001. Appropriately for a new research and teaching facility, the festivities included a one-day scientific symposium. Seven speakers, including two high-rank representatives from industry, highlighted some of the most innovative research avenues in the chemical sciences. The importance of fundamental research in chemistry was stressed as a key factor for sustainable growth in a global society.