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As part of a competition organised by the ETH Library, students and staff at ETH are being given the opportunity to share their insights and best practices for the effective use of generative AI tools (genAI). The three best examples will be rewarded with vouchers from the ETH Store worth up to CHF 500.

On 1 January 2025, the new directive landscape for information security came into force at ETH Zurich. Why is this set of rules important and how can we all contribute to the implementation of the various directives?

After an internal consultation process, ETH¡¯s Executive Board has adopted a new Organisation Ordinance (OO). The new ordinance became effective on 1 January 2025, replacing the 2003 version. Transitional periods apply for the changes in departmental governance.

We are looking for contributions for two different sections in the March issue of ¡®life¡¯ magazine: ¡®Points of view¡¯ and ¡®Snapshot¡¯. Would you like to write an article? Then get in touch!

Techpool is an ETH technology platform and supports ETH members in the design and manufacture of parts and assemblies.

From unreliable technology to active support: Timo St¨¹hlinger, a PhD student at ETH Zurich who is hard of hearing, talks about his everyday life at ETH - and what it takes to overcome barriers.

If water is left in the pipes for a long time, the quality of the drinking water suffers. Therefore, you should first briefly flush the taps after the Christmas break.

The Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf has appointed former WSL Director James Kirchner as the 30th holder of the King Carl XVI Gustaf Professorship in Environmental Sciences for the year 2025/26.

Over 1700 ETH members registered for this year's Christmas Reception of the Executive Board. They toasted the past year, talked a lot, laughed and of course enjoyed a delicious meal.

As of January 2025, salary rates for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and scientific assistants of grades I and II will be raised. For the first time, the raise will not be by a uniform percentage, but a tiered absolute amount in Swiss francs.