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Signing employment contracts with a single click: ETH introduces electronic signatures
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As part of its efforts to maintain its reputation as an innovative and attractive employer that promotes forward-thinking solutions, ETH Zurich has introduced electronic signatures for employment contracts, reducing bureaucracy and speeding up HR processes.
"Psychological safety is key to good cooperation and innovation"
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In the keynote speech kicking off this semester's Respect programme, guest speaker Heidi M?ller explains how important psychological safety is for teams to achieve top performance. Nadia D?rflinger-Khashman, Head of the Diversity and Cooperation Department, explains why we all benefit from this lecture.
First Net Zero campaign on precious resources
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The first campaign of the ETH Net Zero programme is dedicated to the precious resources that we consume every day, mostly without realising it. “Resources Are Precious” shows us the little things that we can all do to contribute to a resource-conserving and climate-friendly university.
News from the Executive Board 2024/7
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- The Executive Board reports
The elections to the Research Commission and a new category in the ETH guest regulations: these two topics, among others, were on the agenda at the last meetings of the ETH Executive Board.
New ETH representatives at PUBLICA
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The PUBLICA pension fund is made up of representatives of both employees and ETH as an employer. New members have now been elected for both groups for the 2025-2028 term of office.
Getting through difficult times together
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At ETH Zurich’s Autumn Conference in Lucerne, attendees learned why the answer to the question of whether we’re on track to meet our objectives at ETH is “yes and no”. They also got a glimpse of how they are perceived by the federal authorities in Bern. In workshops, they jointly developed proposals for solutions to current challenges.
We need to enable our students to cope with rapid change
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What is needed in future for teaching at ETH to remain successful? Rector Günther Dissertori talks in an interview about the vision for teaching that the Executive Board approved this summer.
Equipment inspections strengthen safety culture
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- Internal news
The ETH Executive Board has approved the “Concept for Periodic Equipment Inspection (GeP)”. This makes the heads of organisational units responsible for equipment testing and the safety of electrical equipment in their area.
News from the Executive Board 2024/6
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
Find out about the topics that the Executive Board of ETH Zurich dealt with at its last meetings.
www.ethz.ch now also in Italian and French
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The content of the ETH main site (www.ethz.ch) has also been available in French and Italian for a few days now. The translation is completely automated.
Competent use of AI: New programme for managers and employees
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With “AI-Upskilling”, ETH Zurich now offers a programme that helps employees and especially managers further understand the opportunities, practical applications and ethics relating to artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to regular lunchtime events, a self-study programme is available on Sharepoint.
"External clarifications are now needed to provide clarity"
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Today the media reported on an ETH professor who is accused of inappropriate behaviour. The allegations are currently being clarified by an external company. ETH Zurich has been criticised in the media for its actions in this case. What does Julia Dannath, Vice President for Personnel Development and Leadership, think about this criticism?
ETH Zurich’s salary system: how does it work?
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As a public employer, ETH Zurich mainly pays its employees according to fixed-rate salaries defined by the ETH Domain salary system. Find out more about how remuneration works at the university and when you might be eligible for a salary increase.
ETH position on the major teaching reform
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- Internal news
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ETH has spoken out in a consultation on the PAKETH reform project. The major project has gained broad approval. Concerns exist primarily regarding the duration of the exam preparation period and the amount of work required for the implementation.
ETH hosts its first medical research networking event
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- For researchers
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How well is ETH Zurich positioned in medicine and how is it developing? What obstacles need to be overcome and what potential for cooperation and innovation could be utilised even more effectively? Questions like these will be addressed at the first Medicine @ETH Day on 4 September 2024.
Downtime of the IT infrastructure
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- Internal news
Not only SBB but also ETH Zurich had to contend with IT disruptions today. The network has since been stabilised. However, certain restrictions are still possible.
The Executive Board domain of Research has been reorganised
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- For researchers
- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
The Executive Board domain of Research has been reorganised since 1 July 2024. It is divided into an Office of Research and three departments: "Research Initiatives and Infrastructures", "Scientific Integrity and Research Ethics" and "Grants Office".
A team in Zurich for the education and research centre in Heilbronn
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The project to establish an ETH site in Heilbronn is taking shape. A team of initially three people has been working on this project since 1 July 2024.
New service provides support for conflicts at work
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- Internal news
ETH Zurich has revised its regulations regarding procedures for inappropriate behaviour and conflicts in the workplace. The new Clarification Office, established on 1 July 2024, complements existing support services for employees. Nadia D?rflinger-Khashman was interviewed about ETH’s contact and advice services and explained what has changed.
New guidelines for the use of generative AI in education
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ETH encourages students and lecturers to engage with GenAI and appeals for responsibility, transparency and fairness.
On equal footing: the new Dialog appraisal interview
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- Internal news
Starting today, a new appraisal interview format called "Dialog" will be rolled out at ETH Zurich. Dialog provides a platform for supervisors and employees to discuss tasks, objectives, collaboration and personal development at least once per year. The new format focuses on mutual feedback, sharing expectations, and appreciation.
Have a say in the pension fund: Apply now
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- Internal news
For the 2025-2028 term of office, the University Assembly is looking for candidates who are willing to represent employees on the pension fund's equal representation body. This is an interesting role for anyone who wants to contribute to the common good and is interested in pension schemes, HR policy and financial markets.
Changes at the ETH Grants Office
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- For researchers
- Internal news
From 1 July 2024, the Grants Office will bundle all services relating to internal research funding and the acquisition of third-party funding from public funding bodies in Switzerland and abroad. ?
300,000 data points for operation, safety, well-being and energy efficiency
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- Internal news
Building automation has become an independent section of VPIN's Engineering and Systems department at the beginning of 2024. This change reflects the growing importance of this area in the context of digitalisation and provides a solid foundation for future developments.
New videos on the topic of accessibility
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- Internal news
How can I make my lessons and learning materials accessible? What challenges do neurodivergent students face? Various videos answer questions about accessibility in a creative way. A new video from the ETH Library is also available in sign language for the first time.
News from the Executive Board 2024/5
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
The revision of the regulations on inappropriate behaviour, the staff units in VPWW and ETH joining an association that deals with sustainable food systems: These were some of the topics discussed at the last Executive Board meetings.
“We wish to offer space for a fact-based and respectful academic debate.”
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In light of the crisis in the Middle East, ETH President Jo?l Mesot underlines in an interview the importance of fact-based and respectful dialogue within the university and announces a discussion event this Friday for ETH members.
Barrier-free access to ETH Zurich buildings
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The majority of ETH Zurich buildings are not yet barrier-free. In addition to a lack of automatic entrance doors or insufficient wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities, many buildings are not yet equipped with the new barrier-free signage. Two projects have started work and aim to make ETH barrier-free over the next twenty years.
“Sustainability is an integral part of our university DNA”
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Claudia Zingerli, Head of ETH Sustainability, takes inventory after two years in office: as a change agent, she wants to ensure that resource-conscious behaviour becomes an even more powerful principle at ETH Zurich. ?
“Accessibility is a permanent task”
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How accessible is ETH Zurich? On the occasion of the “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Action Days” taking place throughout Switzerland from mid-May to mid-June, Ulrich Weidmann, Vice President for Infrastructure, takes stock of the “Barrier-free at ETH Zurich” programme and explains what still needs to be done.
“ETH Zurich is not a platform for political activism”
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Yesterday, ETH Zurich had a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the main building broken up by police. Ulrich Weidmann, Vice President for Infrastructure and ETH Zurich's chief security officer, explains what led to this decision.
ETH Zurich sells district heating to the City of Zurich
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- Internal news
The City of Zurich intends to take over ETH’s district heating system in the Zentrum area. With the sale, ETH is strengthening its focus and is drawing a line under a situation that has developed over time.
The future of work at ETH
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- Internal news
Remote working, lifelong learning and digital transformation: for some ETH employees, this is already a reality. Others have had little contact with these developments to date. Thanks to a new position paper and a range of support offers, all ETH employees should now be able to engage more closely with the future of work.
How does the ETH Foundation work?
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- ETH Zurich Foundation
- Internal news
The ETH Foundation celebrated its twentieth anniversary last year. But why does the Foundation exist and how does it work?
“Our freely available reserves will be exhausted by the end of 2025 at the latest”
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- Internal news
ETH Zurich has published its annual report 2023 today. It provides an update on the university’s financial situation and describes how the 2025-2028 ERI Dispatch is forcing it to consider drastic measures. Stefan Spiegel, Vice President for Finance and Controlling, and ETH President Jo?l Mesot explain what this means for the ETH community.
PAKETH teaching reform submitted for consultation
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- Internal news
- For lecturers
The concept for the major teaching reform has been drawn up. The consultation period will run until 14 June.
News from the Executive Board 2024/4
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich elected members for the new Integrity Commission and confirmed new members for the Teaching Commission and the ombuds office.
ETH Zurich launches 3R Hub to establish methods that improve animal experiments
- For researchers
- Institutional
- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
The new Hub is a point of contact for researchers with questions about the 3Rs – the three foundational principles of animal experimentation to which the ETH is committed: Replace, Reduce and Refine. The 3R Hub raises awareness among researchers and the public about compassionate animal research.
Support for animal experiment research and reinforcement of the 3R principles
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- Internal news
To promote the development and implementation of new methods for refining, reducing or even replacing animal experiments (known as the 3Rs), ETH Zurich’s Vice President for Research launched the 3R Hub. He has also expanded the university’s Animal Welfare and 3R office. In this way, ETH is affirming its position that animal experiments are necessary in many areas of basic research.
Results of the 2023 survey of scientific staff
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- Working at ETH
- Internal news
How are our scientific staff doing? To be able to answer this question better, ETH Zurich has conducted surveys among its doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and established researchers in the last three years. The results of the 2023 surveys are now available and are pleasing.
Strengthening information and IT security at ETH Zurich
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- Internal news
At the end of 2023, the Executive Board decided to incorporate and further develop the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within IT Services in a new section. The position has therefore been filled anew. The new CISO Johannes Hadodo has been heading the section since 1 April 2024.
Completed projects in the “Barrier-free programme”
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- Teaching
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Four projects in the “Barrier-Free at ETH Zurich” program were successfully completed at the end of 2023. The quarterly reporting provides a comprehensive overview of all ongoing activities and results achieved in the 14 sub-projects. All projects have the common goal of making ETH Zurich's infrastructure accessible in accordance with the "Design for all" principle.
We're embarking on the expedition to net zero
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- Internal news
What will it feel like to research, teach, study and work at a climate-neutral ETH Zurich? With the launch of the "ETH net zero" programme, all ETH members are on a major expedition together towards an ambitious goal. The message: "All for zero 2030".
Dialog: the new appraisal interview format
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- Internal news
In 2024, ETH Zurich will be implementing a new appraisal interview format called “Dialog” for all employees. The idea is to foster ongoing discussion and mutual feedback exchange between employees and supervisors. The format was tested and evaluated as part of a pilot project in autumn 2023.
"No one is at the mercy of their emotions"
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- Working at ETH
- Internal news
Since the beginning of March, members of ETH Zurich have been able to take advantage of the Respect programme to deepen their skills in respectful collaboration. The first live event is dedicated to the topic of emotion regulation. Nadia D?rflinger-Khashman, Head of Diversity and Cooperation, explains how we all benefit from the input lecture.
“Researchers’ credibility does not have to suffer when they engage politically”
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- For researchers
- Internal news
New guidelines for policy engagement and science-based policy advice have been in force at ETH Zurich since February. They offer guidance for ETH members wishing to participate in the dialogue between science and policy. Benedikt Knüsel, Head of the Science-Policy Interface unit, explains the key issues in this obvious field of tension.
News from the Executive Board 2024/3
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- For researchers
- The Executive Board reports
- Teaching
- Internal news
The Executive Board issued the 2024 regulations for the new Master's degree programme in Space Systems and the continuing education programme Master of Advanced Studies ETH in AI and Digital Technology (MAS ETH AID). It also simplified the financial planning of the Central Administrative Units. In addition, new guidelines for engagement at the science-policy interface and for the provision of political advice have been in effect at ETH Zurich since 1 February.
The new Respect programme
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- Working at ETH
- Internal news
“Respect – Reflect – Respond”: Starting today, you’ll come across this slogan at various places at ETH Zurich. It’s part of the new Respect programme aimed at all members of the university community. These three words summarise how we should treat each other at ETH: on equal terms, willing to reflect on our own thoughts and actions, and responding appropriately in a variety of contexts.
New events in the “Barrier-free” programme
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- Teaching
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As part of the Disability Rights Action Days, ETH Zurich is presenting the "Design for all" campaign and organizing various events: learn sign language in the "Café des Signes", change your perspective in the newly designed awareness workshop or explore the ETH buildings with the new accessible navigation app "PolyMaps".
Optimised processes for ETH financial planning
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- Internal news
Budgeting and financial planning at ETH Zurich is to be simplified. The Executive Board has approved a proposal by the Vice President for Finance and Controlling to optimise financial planning processes.
New modular space for project-based education
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A new teaching space in the centre offers a flexible environment for project-based education: not only can innovative teaching methods be tried out in the PBLabs RZ, but resources are also available on-site for inspiration, support, and advice.
News from the Executive Board 2024/2
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
The Executive Board of ETH Zurich has issued new rules of procedure for scientific misconduct, completed the rETHink project, renamed the joint initiative with UBS to promote young STEM talent "UP4mint" and approved the implementation of a Swiss Chip Initiative.
Change of leadership at ETH in Singapore
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At the start of the year, Gisbert Schneider handed over management of the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) to Manu Kapur. The outgoing SEC Director looks back in an interview at his three years in office and explains why he is keeping one foot in Singapore.
“Get all the stakeholders on board at an early stage”
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Hannes Pichler has been Director of the Real Estate Management Department at ETH Zurich since 2023. This means that he is responsible for the timely provision of rooms and buildings at ETH. In this interview, he explains what the savings requirements in his department mean for teaching and research and how he came to ETH.
Review and outlook of the Executive Board
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- Internal news
It has already become a tradition: at the beginning of each year, the Executive Board looks back on the past year at a town hall meeting and gives employees an outlook for the next twelve months. The recording of the Zoom event is now available.
“Now the changes need to stand the test of time”
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- Internal news
The rETHink project officially concluded at the end of 2023 with the dissolution of the project organisation. We sat down with ETH President Jo?l Mesot, the initiator of rETHink, and Secretary General Katharina Poiger, who acted as the project leader, to learn about rETHink’s achievements and the future of organisational development at ETH.
News from the Executive Board 2024/1
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At the end of last year, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich approved new features in mathematics studies and elected a new Associate Vice President for Digital Transformation and Governance.
Seed Grants for participatory Citizen Science Projects
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- For researchers
- Internal news
Open, diverse and inclusive science thrives on the involvement of the public and citizen participation - in other words, on Citizen Science. In order to promote such participatory research, Citizen Science Zurich awards Seed Grants once a year for the development or implementation of Citizen Science projects. ETH researchers can currently apply for funding.
Machine translations of internal news
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- Internal news
In order to fulfil the savings targets, Corporate Communications has had internal news articles machine-translated since the beginning of 2024. In addition, internal communication is to be further strengthened via a personalised newsletter.
“I want everyone at ETH to be appreciated.”
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- Internal news
2023 was a busy year for the Vice Presidency for Personnel Development and Leadership (VPPL), with a number of initiatives launched. Julia Dannath, Vice President for Personnel Development and Leadership, looks back on them and explains both what has pleased her and what has troubled her in recent months.
“Leadership Feedback Process” test run successfully completed
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- Internal news
The pilot test for the Leadership Feedback Process has proved positive. From 2024, all full professors will systematically obtain and address feedback on their leadership role at regular intervals. Alongside individual reflection on potential blind spots, this process will enable ETH to specifically gear and tailor the support it offers for professors.
News from the Executive Board 2023/9
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
Changes in the management of the fund "Society in Science. The Branco Weiss Fellowship" as well as new elections and re-elections at the kihz Foundation: These were the topics of one of the last Executive Board meetings. ?
“A terrific opportunity for ETH”
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- Internal news
Grants from the Dieter Schwarz Foundation will make it possible for ETH Zurich to create around 20 new professorships. At the same time, ETH plans to establish a teaching and research centre in Heilbronn, Germany. ETH President Jo?l Mesot explains why this is the opening line in a success story for both ETH Zurich and Heilbronn, and what particularly pleases him about this undertaking.
AAA – Annual Academic Achievements: start of 2023 reporting
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- Internal news
- Institutional
The Annual Academic Achievements process (AAA) has been open in ETHIS since the start of November. AAA is the academic reporting from professorships, departments and study programmes at ETH Zurich. Reports may be submitted until the end of January 2024.
Successful ETH Sustainability Summit
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- Internal news
The third edition of the ETH Sustainability Summit, organized by ETH Sustainability and the Student Sustainability Committee, brought together over 70 engaged individuals from more than 30 initiatives. They met to get to know each other, network and celebrate successes in the Dozentenfoyer above the city rooftops.
Salary adjustments for scientific assistants
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Good news for doctoral students: the Executive Board is lifting the present linking of their salaries to those of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Doctoral students, postdocs and scientific assistants I and II are therefore to receive the cost-of-living adjustment defined by the ETH Board for 2024. Moreover, the standard rate for doctoral students is rising by a total of 5%.
News from the Executive Board 2023/8
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
The new IT security strategy, the utilisation of the construction cost database and the relaunch of the Centre for Students & Entrepreneurs: these were topics discussed at the last meeting of the ETH Executive Board.
Further round of energy-saving measures
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- Internal news
ETH Zurich cut its energy consumption by around 7 percent over the winter of 2022/23. As of 1 October, energy-saving measures relating to room temperature and lighting are again being implemented for the winter of 2023/24. All members of the ETH Zurich community are requested to help reduce energy consumption.
Julia Bogdan is the new VSETH President
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Julia Bogdan has been President of the VSETH student representative body since September. In this interview, she tells us why she is enthusiastic about university politics and what she wants to campaign for in the coming year.
Roadmap ?ETH Net Zero?: Evaluation of the Consultation
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- Internal news
At the end of September, the consultation process for the draft roadmap "ETH Net Zero" came to an end. ETH Sustainability draws a positive conclusion with over 250 participations and around 500 constructive comments and remarks.
New BSS building in Basel wins an architectural award
- Honours and prizes
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- Internal news
The new laboratory and research building in Basel has been awarded the "Iconic Awrad 2023" in the category "Innovative Architecture - Public / Culture / Education".
News from the Executive Board 2023/7
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich elected, among others, Stefan Bechtold as its delegate for IP Policy and appointed three new members of the Commission for Good Scientific Practice
The SDGs in the spotlight: In Zurich and worldwide
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- Internal news
Autumn 2023 is marked by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, not only in New York due to the SDG Summit but also in Zurich because of the grand and visible open your eyes photo festival. Until October 15th, hundreds of photographs on the topic of sustainable development can be admired in the city center of Zurich. Simultaneously, projects and innovations by ETH scientists are being presented.
“We’re on course with our cost-saving measures”
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- Institutional
The savings measures announced in June are having an effect. ETH Zurich’s 2024 budget deficit will be less than originally predicted. This can be attributed to the efforts of the academic departments and central administrative units, both of whom have done their homework. Given the persistent constraints on government spending and ETH Zurich’s resolve to safeguard its flexibility for new strategic initiatives, financial prudence is still required.
“We need to stop packing more and more content into degree programmes”
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Retiring Vice Rectors Andreas Vaterlaus and Lorenz Hurni explain in an interview the trends they are observing and where in their view changes are needed.
Together, climate-friendly on the go: take part in the Public Challenge now
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- Internal news
smart moves is the campaign for sustainable mobility behaviour at ETH Zurich 2023, and the nationwide mobility challenge comes at just the right time. From 28.8. to 8.10.2023, it invites you to reduce your personal mobility footprint to less than 9.5 kg CO2 per day: Register now, take part - and win!
ETH Zurich backs Innovation Park Zurich
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ETH Zurich is to rent additional space at Innovation Park Zurich as part of a phased plan, starting from this year. The move highlights Zurich’s role as an innovation hub and will strengthen research and collaboration with industry.
News from the Executive Board 2023/6
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
In its last meeting before the summer break, the Executive Board discussed the current risk situation of ETH Zurich and issued guidelines on the employment of professors beyond ordinary retirement age.
Roadmap ?ETH Net Zero?: Comment and participate now
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- Internal news
The draft roadmap "ETH Net Zero" is available. For the first time, it formulates the system boundaries and target values of ETH Zurich on its way to becoming a climate-friendly university. We invite the ETH members to comment on the roadmap and to help shape and support the path towards net zero: Every contribution counts!
Enhance Alliance of European universities receives funding
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- International opportunities
- Student exchange
Green light for Enhance’s plans: thanks to the promise of funding from the European Union, studying at other European universities is set to become easier.
What will be built in the university district in the next years
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The area around the ETH main building is changing: a new university hospital, the FORUM UZH and a café will be built by the end of the decade. In addition, R?mistrasse and Gloriasstrasse will be completely redesigned, landscaped and traffic will be reorganised. In addition, ETH has initiated the final phase of its new building project GLC.
News from the Executive Board 2023/5
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meetings, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich dealt, among other things, with new appointments to the Vice Rectors, the?Ethics Commission and the Science-?Policy Advisory Board.
Where can I report inappropriate behaviour?
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- Internal news
An anonymous reporting form has been available to ETH members since 1 April 2023 if they experience or witness inappropriate behaviour at the university. The online form is another way in which staff and students can report anyone who has overstepped boundaries.
How ETH Zurich plans to deal with the growth in student numbers
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- Internal news
Rector Günther Dissertori explains how ETH Zurich plans to change its rules on admission and why numerus clausus restrictions are currently not on the table. The Executive Board approved a new admissions strategy in March.
Frank Floessel appointed new Head of ETH Entrepreneurship
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- AMIV Alumni
- Entrepreneur Alumni
ETH alumnus Frank Floessel is co-founder of the student consultancy ETH Juniors and serial entrepreneur. He took over the position of Head of the ETH Entrepreneurship group on the staff of Vice-President Vanessa Wood on 1 June.
New course on creating accessible content with AEM components
Institutional
The new course (which is being held in German) is entitled “Creating accessible websites with AEM components”. It provides a 30-minute overview of how to increase the accessibility of websites in AEM. We focus on existing components and how to use them correctly in everyday web design.
Further units moving to Octavo
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- Internal news
Both the Vice Presidency for Finance and Controlling and other departments of VPPL and VPIN are moving to the Octavo Building in Zurich-Oerlikon at the start of 2024. One of the aims of bundling the three Executive Board domains at the same location is to intensify collaboration.
Results and outlook for ETH Zurich’s energy supplies
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In winter 2022/23, ETH Zurich reduced its energy consumption by around 7 percent compared to the previous winter and met the federal government’s gas savings target. As there is still some uncertainty surrounding energy supplies, it plans on reintroducing its energy-saving measures next winter. Specific measures for research are currently being worked on.
Accessibility affects us all
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- International opportunities
- Internal news
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) calls for an inclusive education system – including at higher education level. At a panel discussion on 20 April, affected students, teaching staff and persons with expertise in the field of teaching talked about the possibilities and limitations of accessibility in education.
Green Labs – Are you a sustainable laboratory pioneer?
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- Internal news
ETH Zurich has set itself the goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2030. Since the procurement and use of laboratory equipment have a significant environmental impact, employees are critically reviewing their laboratory practices. For a “Green Labs” pilot project to promote resource-saving laboratory operations, ETH Zurich is looking for committed employees and working groups.
The ETH Air Travel Project - Achieving more data transparency through data stewardship
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- Internal news
After a hiatus of roughly two years due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, air travel ramped up again in 2022 - also at ETH Zurich. This can be observed - among other exciting results on flight behavior at ETH - on the new air travel emissions dashboard on the updated air travel website.
News from the Executive Board 2023/4
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meetings, the Executive Board adjusted the rhythm of the departmental evaluations, approved the regulations for a new CAS programme on sustainability and regeneration, and increased ETH Zurich's operating contributions to the kihz Foundation.
This or that? Stefan Spiegel in a video interview
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- Internal news
Stefan Spiegel took office as Vice President for Finance and Controlling on the first of April. In an interview we asked him a few “this or that” questions.
Interview: How ChatGPT is changing teaching and assessments
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- For lecturers
- Internal news
Language models like ChatGPT will change a lot more than just assessments at ETH Zurich. In this interview, education experts Gerd Kortemeyer and Manuel Sudau discuss the consequences of the language model for teaching staff and students.
Accessibility at ETH – “Design for all” campaign
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- Internal news
ETH Zurich does not yet offer a fully accessible environment. The university is therefore launching a new campaign in mid-April as part of its “Barrier-free at ETH Zurich” programme. The “Design for all” campaign includes clear goals such as “Make architecture accessible to all!” and “Break down the barriers to accessible teaching!”
Damaging and dangerous: espionage and proliferation in the academic community
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- Working at ETH
- Internal news
Although the openness and international orientation of Swiss universities and research institutes are positive attributes, they unfortunately leave them vulnerable to the threat of spying by foreign intelligence agencies. ETH Zurich has a specialist body tasked with preventing the illegal transfer of intellectual property, know-how and technologies.
Artificial intelligence in teaching and learning: Refresh Teaching event on 28 March
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- For lecturers
What are the opportunities and challenges of AI for our teaching?
Thomas Meierhans wins the ALEA Award
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- Internal news
The ALEA – the Art of Leadership Award – has been conferred by ETH Zurich since 2017 in recognition of leaders who facilitate modern and innovative working conditions and who actively encourage and support the reconciliation of work, family, and part-time commitments. This time the award was for the first time jointly presented at an independent event by AVETH (Academic Association of Scientific Staff at ETH Zurich) and VPPL.
Barrier-free ETH – a change of perspective and podium discussion
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- Internal news
In April and May, interested ETH members will have the chance to navigate the ETH campus in a wheelchair or with a white cane to gain a different perspective. This is one of the various events offered as part of the “Design for all” awareness campaign. ETH has now also published an accessibility statement.
ETH adopts new vocational training strategy
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- Internal news
Vocational training for adolescents and young adults is firmly rooted at ETH Zurich. In order to ensure that this remains the case – and to guarantee that the training meets the demands of the future labour market – the university is adopting a new strategy for 2023–2026.