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Wanted: ETH employees from other continents
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People from more than 120 nations work at ETH Zurich. They all shape the culture and success of our university. For the next "life" magazine, we would like to focus on their cultural backgrounds - and are looking for employees who did not grow up in Europe.
Wanted: Your (unusual) leisure activity
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Do you regularly meet up with other ETH members to yodel? Do you play exotic sports such as unicycle hockey or canoe polo with colleagues? Or do you compete with each other as gourmet chefs?
Do we still need blackboards in maths lectures?
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Screen or blackboard? Chalk or digital pen? In the current issue of "life", Meike Akveld and Andreas Steiger from the Department of Mathematics discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the classic blackboard in the classroom. And what is your opinion? Discuss with them.
Wanted: Your Christmas tradition
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The pre-Christmas season is filled with traditions. What are some in your research group or team? Tell us in the next "life" magazine!
How did you overcome a personal crisis?
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For the next issue of life magazine, we are looking for ETH members who would like to talk about their life crises. If you think other people can learn from your experiences and take heart from them, please let us know by 28 August.
Has the culture of discussion at ETH improved
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The rETHink project aimed, among other things, to promote the culture of discussion at ETH Zurich. But have the efforts been successful? Read the opinions of two ETH employees in the current special edition of the magazine "life". And what is your opinion??
Should ETH introduce rules for meetings?
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We have only heard from advocates of this topic, which is why two ETH employees argue for meeting rules at ETH. Do you think differently?
Does ETH need a quota for women in management positions?
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Two ETH employees argue for and against a quota for women in management positions.
"More people, more interaction, more ETH spirit"
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The new life magazine for the ETH community is now arriving in everyone’s mailboxes. But this time it’s more than just a new issue – the magazine has been revamped with a fresh look, extra pages and new sections. We’ve also redesigned life to focus even more on you, our valued readers.
Should the application process be anonymised?
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As this topic attracted only contributions from the “For” camp, instead of an “Against” argument, Head of HR Consulting Lukas Vonesch has provided his perspective below.
Baking tips from the ETH community
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We received a whole host of deliciousness in response to our appeal for your favourite baking recipes from countries across the globe. Below you will find the recipes submitted by Krist?na Kantnerová, Nicholas Cardo and Silvana Albert, along with more about the traditions and some anecdotes surrounding their delicious baked goods.
Should we abolish gift-giving at Christmas?
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Two ETH members speak out in favour and against the abolition of Christmas gifts respectively. What do you think of this tradition? Discuss it with the ETH community in the comments.
Should researchers get involved in political debates?
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Two ETH researchers argue whether researchers should get involved in political discussions.
Do we need flexible workplaces at ETH?
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Two ETH employees argue for and against the concept of flexible workplaces.
Do we need to adopt a more informal culture at ETH?
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More and more companies and institutions are adopting a more informal internal culture. Should ETH follow suit? Christine Bratrich and Robert Schikowski, employees of ETH Zurich, stand up for their position.
A turbulent year
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The coronavirus has flipped ETH Zurich’s working and teaching life on its head. Before the second wave hit, we asked ETH members how this extraordinary year has been for them and what they hope will come out of it.
ETH welcomes two new vice presidents
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ETH Zurich has expanded its Executive Board from five to seven domains. life presents a profile of the two new vice presidents.
Should German neutralise its genders?
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Opinions differ on the question of whether the German language needs gender-appropriate formulations. Franziska Schmid and Rudolf Friederich, employees of ETH Zurich, stand up for their position.
ETH Store expands its selection
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Since early November, the ETH Store on H?nggerberg campus has been offering an expanded selection that includes food and drinks alongside books, stationery and other merchandise. To offer this new one stop shop, the ETH Store has entered into a partnership with Valora.
Finding your way through difficult situations
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For those experiencing serious conflicts, threats or abuse in the workplace, it can often seem as though there is no way out. New regulations set out the procedure for dealing with difficult situations at ETH.
From Bergün to Singapore – ETH’s sites around the world
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It might sound odd, but ETH Zurich is not just based in Zurich. The university has around 20 sites, including in the canton of Graubünden and in northwestern Switzerland, and even in Asia. They may not be the most obvious of locations, but there are good reasons behind them.
?Many students need guidance?
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After 16 years as head of Academic Services, Dieter Wüest recently handed over leadership of the department to Hermann Lehner, previously a senior scientist with a focus on education in the Department of Computer Science. We spoke to both of them about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on teaching, and about their specific projects and visions for the future.
Really we’re doing OK
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What has life in lockdown been like for ETH members? And what lessons can we learn for the future of our work? Professor Gudela Grote conducted a large-scale survey to look into these questions.
Who will create the best ETH corona meme?
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Create an ETH coronavirus meme about your experience during the emergency operations and make ETH Zurich laugh a little! The best memes will be published in the next "life" magazine.
So, how are you?
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The spread of coronavirus has led ETH Zurich to start operating with emergency measures in place. We asked ETH members about the challenges they are currently facing and how they’re overcoming them.
Appraisal interviews: necessary evil or untapped opportunity?
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The arrival of autumn means that annual appraisal interviews are back on the agenda. Lukas Vonesch, Head of Human Resources at ETH Zurich, sheds light on whether this management tool is still fit for purpose, how useful it is to have a graded assessment, and what constitutes a valuable interview.
ETH – built on diversity
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Diversity, referring to the variety that exists within a group, abounds wherever many different people come together. ETH itself is very much an example of a cultural melting pot. But what does “diverse” actually mean, and how do people at ETH deal with it?
Personal initiative is required
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ETH supports its staff in their personal and professional development, offering a variety of opportunities for continuing education. life takes a look at what’s on offer and highlights the key points when it comes to future staff development.
"Don’t complain, communicate!"
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As President of the Staff Commission (PeKo), André Blanchard focused on dialogue and achieved good results for employees. What strategies will his successor Christopher Sauder be pursuing and what are his aims?
Staying healthy at ETH
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Day-to-day work at the university is physically and mentally demanding. What does this mean for our health? What can we do to improve our health and how can ETH help?
Welcome to the future
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Virtual realities, interactive platforms and a more social form of face-to-face learning: specialists from Educational Development and Technology as well as the departments are transforming teaching at ETH.
What kind of leadership culture do we want?
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11,400 people work at ETH Zurich, and 1,250 of them have a management role. However, we all have a role to play in shaping our management culture and, by extension, the success of our university.
ETH's reputation: how do things stand?
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Alongside very good rankings and academic awards, there have also been reports of alleged abuse of power at ETH in recent months. One of the repeated allegations in this context is that ETH is concealing information rather than sharing it openly. In this interview – deliberately conducted by an independent external journalist, former radio correspondent and now freelance journalist Casper Selg – the Head of Corporate Communications at ETH gives us his view.
Ten reasons to head out into nature
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Studying and working at ETH Zurich can be quite demanding. Luckily the university environment offers a number of opportunities to get back to nature. life presents a selection of five relaxing outdoor spaces on the Zentrum and H?nggerberg campuses.
Safeguarding the necessities of life
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“Sustainability” is the term on everyone's lips these days – but it is much more than just a buzzword. At its core, it raises existential questions for humans and the environment. Read on to find out what “sustainable” means at ETH Zurich and how the university is contributing to society in this area.
Respect in a nutshell
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“You can’t say that, it’s far too provocative!” “That’s too wishy-washy, it has to be clear.” “You’ve crossed a line there!”
Shaping the future of medicine
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Now more than ever, medicine is the focus of individual and social interest – it is also in the spotlight at ETH Zurich.
ETH = love?
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With the celebration of love and joy at Christmas fast approaching, this edition of “life” is dedicated to the topic of love. Where and how do couples meet at ETH? And what's their secret when it comes to finding love? In this edition, our cover story seeks to answer all of these questions. Happy reading and Merry Christmas!
The “Trump effect” and its impact on faculty recruitment
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Does the election of Donald Trump impact the faculty recruitment at ETH Zurich?
ETH is built on respect
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The Executive Board is launching a new campaign to encourage respectful behaviour and personal responsibility among ETH members.
Data – the key to success
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Data permeates every aspect of our lives and is an integral part of any research work. To ensure that ETH Zurich can consolidate its strong position in this important developing field, the university will be stepping up its activities significantly in a number of areas.
Between the lab and the boardroom
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Alongside research and teaching, the transfer of knowledge and technological expertise is one of the key tasks for ETH Zurich. ETH transfer helps researchers to share their findings from the lab with the world of business.
More than the sum of its parts
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Jo?l Bérard is the Head of Research at Agrovet-Strickhof. The keen mountain climber likes to challenge himself.
The campus never sleeps
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While most employees and students are heading home, the late shift is just beginning for some. We take a look at a night at ETH Zurich.
ETH by night: the new "life" magazine is here
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What goes on at ETH at night after most of the students and staff have gone home? The author of our cover story asked exactly this question – and discovered that the campus never sleeps.
Globi fever at ETH: the new “life” magazine is out
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What is Globi doing at ETH? And how did this Globi book come about? Discover the answers to these questions – and more – about the new Globi volume in our cover story in the latest edition of “life”.