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Prof. Dr. Fook-Choe Cheah from the Department of Paediatrics of the National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia-UKM) has joined D-ITET for an 11-week research stay, supported by a fellowship from the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH).

Five years ago, the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) at D-ITET was launched with the goal of providing students with a hands-on, interdisciplinary education. Since its founding, the center has implemented numerous projects, developed new teaching formats, and built valuable collaborations with industry. Michele Magno, head of PBL, offers insights into its development, successes, and vision for the future.

In the Masoala Rainforest at Zoo Zurich, a state-of-the-art prototype developed by the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) is currently undergoing testing. This new device provides unprecedented and pivotal data for research on Goodman's mouse lemurs, one of the world's smallest lemur species.

Patch-IT, multi-sensor sensor nodes for continuous vital sign monitoring for sepsis detection in neonatal intensive care, has been selected among the best 100 projects as part of the Prototype for Humanity Initiative. The initiative aims to foster partnerships among sectors, institutions, and individuals, all working toward a better world where innovation is at the heart of comprehensive, sustainable development.

On 27 June 2025, the D-ITET Master’s Graduation Ceremony took place at ETH’s historic Scherrer auditorium. Over 200 graduates from the Master's programmes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology, and Quantum Engineering celebrated this milestone with their families and friends.

In recognition of exceptional accomplishments in innovation and invention to benefit society, Prof. em. Johann W. Kolar was inducted as a Fellow by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Congratulations!