Last week we welcomed back the companies and researchers from our previous industry-academia workshops for our industry open-house. Thank you to everyone who bought ideas, presented, asked questions and generally contributed to an enthusiastic and open space for sharing.

Last week we were happy to host 20 school children as part of the Nationaler Zukunftstag. Thank you to the NomadZ, @ethz.ch, @acupofmilkyway.bsky.social and Anamarija Zivkovic for their brilliant organisation.

Beat your Monday blues with a new episode of inControl. This time host Alberto Padoan is looking at all things feedback - give it a listen: www.incontrolpodcast.com

Did you know that we also do research into the ethics of automation? If you want to learn more about it then you can join this lecture over teams using the link in the QR code (or in person if you're lucky enough to be in Montréal 😉 )

Are you an early stage researcher looking to broaden your network and CV with a research stay in Switzerland? You have until 30th June to submit your application.

More details and application: bit.ly/4lkWwp0

Coming to the Swiss CLOCK Summit? Don't miss out on the chance to present your poster. The deadline for poster abstract submissions is on Sunday 15th June. You only have a short time, so get writing! ✍

More info: www.swissclocksummit.com

Last week our researchers enjoyed soft skills week, where they were invited to three specially designed workshops to help them to navigate their work life outside of their academic goals.

Thank you to our workshop leaders @vicentbotellasoler.bsky.social, Benjamin Sawicki and Ning Wang

Come along to the Market Design & Energy Markets Workshop on May 19th 16:15-17:45 at University of Zurich. Featuring talks by NCCR Automation members Keith Moffat and Kai Zhang.

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It's nearly time for the 2025 John von Neumann Lecture! Join us as Artur Ekert guides us through "Privacy for the paranoid ones - the ultimate limits of secrecy"

Tuesday 27th May, 16:00-17:15, ETH Zürich room HG F30 (Audi Max)

bit.ly/4lVYWLH

Applications for our fellowship programme are now open! If you are an early stage researcher in a field related to automation and control theory then please apply to come and spend six months working with us.

More details and application: bit.ly/43Iuydv

Need more inspiration? bit.ly/4dKZeQL

Registration is open! Secure your place at the Swiss CLOCK Summit now 🚀

Register here: ethzurich.eventsair.com/clock25/reg/...

Or find out more about the Swiss CLOCK Summit: www.swissclocksummit.com

Yesterday our Programme Manager Elise Cahard was at the Fachtagung Elektromobilität talking about our work in the energy field, including our publication with SATW, "Future Visions and Technologies for Distribution Grid Operators"

Order your copy: nccr-automation.ch/DSO

Photos: Siobhan Powell

New episode of inControl! Manfred Morari traces his journey from chemical process control to IMC, robust and predictive control and MPC. From theory to real-world impact, this episode is a must-listen for any control enthusiast!

www.incontrolpodcast.com

Mahrokh Ghoddousi Boroujeni wins outstanding student paper award at CDC2024 - congratulations!

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