Day of open laboratories (TOL)

Since 2012, the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB) has organised an annual "Open Laboratory Day" (TOL), where school students in particular can learn more about our current research and attend exciting laboratory workshops. The program concludes with a spectacular experimental show. Most of the event is held in German.

TOL 2024

After a long break (due to the pandemic and the International Chemistry Olympiad 2023) the Open Laboratories Day can finally take place again in 2024.

We cordially invite teachers and their interested students(16 to 19 years old) to take an exclusive look behind the scenes of the department on Wednesday, June 05, 2024 from 09:00 to 17:00! The event is mainly being held in German language!

We offer exciting insights in the laboratory, various short presentations on current research and a spectacular experimental show. Details and program can be found Download in this brochure (PDF, 2.9 MB) (only available in German language).

Online registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please send a short e-mail with the details mentioned below to :

- first name/last name of the teacher
- school
- first and last names of all school students that should be put on the waiting list

Please also note the registration conditions below as well as the information on photo/video recordings and disclaimer.

We look forward to an exciting, inspiring open lab day!

Registration deadline for the event is May 09, 2024. Late registrations (e.g. for the waiting list, in case the event is fully booked) should be sent via e-mail to

The Open Laboratories Day (TOL) 2024 is designed for students aged 16-19. Younger students cannot be admitted.

A basic knowledge of chemistry is required to follow the event;

The event is planned and carried out as a full-day event: It consists of five short lectures, 4 lab stations (per student) from a pool of 10 and an experiment show. It is not possible to attend individual parts of the event.

The number of participants is limited. If the event is fully booked, we recommend that you register on the waiting list, as experience has shown that there are usually changes in the run-up to the event;

The group allocation for the laboratory stations is carried out by the organization team. Each student will receive a letter at the registration desk on site. Students from the same classes may end-up in different groups. We ask for your understanding.

During the registration process, D-CHAB points out that photographs and, if applicable, video recordings (including sound) will be made by ETH Zurich or D-CHAB during the event for communication and marketing purposes. The material created may be used by ETH Zurich for various channels (print, online, social media, events, etc.) without restriction in terms of time, space and subject matter. The authorization includes all current and future rights of use. Financial claims against ETH Zurich and third parties (photographer) are excluded.

Download Download declaration of consent (PDF, 43 KB) (German)

Participants are responsible for their own insurance; parents are liable for their children. Liability on the part of D-CHAB / ETH Zurich (e.g., for personal items deposited on site, accidents etc.) is excluded.

Every participant must strictly follow the instructions of the D-CHAB / ETH Zurich staff. If this is not the case, the event organization team is entitled to exclude the participant from the rest of the event.

Participants are obliged to inform the event organization team in advance of any physical or mental impairments so that measures can be taken (however, special support or care cannot be provided by the staff of D-CHAB/ETH Zurich).

Many thanks to the MINT Lernzentrum (Educ ETH) and the Infozentrum Chemie | Biologie | Pharmazie for the support with this event.

Tip: There are more opportunities to gain insights into research at the D-CHAB. We are represented with different offers at the following events: experiment afternoons for EHK KinderUni and KIHZ, ETH Public Tours, Science City , external page Scientifica, National Future Day , Information Days ETH and ETH unterwegs . Please refer to the respective websites for more information.