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News from the Executive Board 2024/6
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Find out about the topics that the Executive Board of ETH Zurich dealt with at its last meetings.
togETHer24 - Welcome to the party!
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Last Friday, the H?nggerberg campus was transformed into a fairground for ETH Zurich's staff party. Around 4300 ETH employees and their partners and children enjoyed the beautiful summer evening with great entertainment.
Competent use of AI: New programme for managers and employees
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- Internal news
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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- Internal news
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 position on the major teaching reform
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- Internal news
- Institutional
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.
A team in Zurich for the education and research centre in Heilbronn
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- Internal news
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 guidelines for the use of generative AI in education
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- Internal news
ETH encourages students and lecturers to engage with GenAI and appeals for responsibility, transparency and fairness.
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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- Internal news
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.
Visit the world of tomorrow's health in the Gloriarank
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- Internal news
Would you like to get to know the latest results and laboratories of ETH research into health and medicine? On 6 June 2024, ETH members are invited to visit the new GLC building. The programme offers LabTours, architectural tours and scientainment for adults and families.
“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.
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.
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".
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.
New rules of procedure to address scientific misconduct are adopted
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- Internal news
The new rules of procedure to address scientific misconduct enter into effect on 1 June 2024 at ETH Zurich. What has changed and why a revision was necessary.
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.
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.
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.
Bringing the year to a close
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- Internal news
ETH members toasted the past year at the Executive Board's traditional Christmas Reception. In his speech, President Jo?l Mesot referred to various records that we as ETH have achieved in 2023.
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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- 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.
Salary adjustments for scientific assistants
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- Internal news
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.
Relaunch of the Centre for Students & Entrepreneurs
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ETH Zurich had planned to construct a building on the H?nggerberg campus for students and entrepreneurial initiatives, but costs rose so sharply over the past two years that they could no longer be justified. As a result, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich has decided to relaunch the project.
More freedom for students
- Teaching
- Internal news
At the beginning of the year, Rector Günther Dissertori initiated a project to free up time in the academic calendar for students and to simplify the examination system. In this interview, he talks about the project’s initial findings and scenarios.
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
ETH Zurich backs Innovation Park Zurich
Institutional
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.
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.
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.
“Savings through focusing on our core business”
Internal news
The federal government is threatening to make a two percent cut in its 2024 contribution to the ETH Domain. In this interview, ETH President Jo?l Mesot explains what this means for ETH Zurich and what countermeasures the ETH Executive Board is taking.
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.
New e-learning tutorial on unconscious bias
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- Internal news
ETH members are now able to learn more about unconscious bias. A new e-learning tutorial, launched as part of the university’s Respect campaign, explains how unconscious bias arises, the possible consequences it can have, and how we can consciously avoid it in future.
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.
Taking a stand against sexual harassment
- Working at ETH
- Internal news
Sexual Harassment Awareness Day will take place on 23 March. Universities and research institutions throughout Switzerland will for the first time campaign jointly for an environment without sexism and sexual harassment. ETH Zurich is also taking a stand to show that such transgressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
Two digitalisation projects kick off
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- Digital Transformation Committee
- Internal news
The Executive Board created the Digital Transformation Steering Committee to manage the university’s digitalisation strategy for administrative processes. The committee has begun its work and launched its first two digitalisation projects.
This or that? Christian Wolfrum in a video interview
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- Internal news
Lab or office? Fundamentals or application? Trust or control? Christian Wolfrum has been Vice President for Research at ETH since January 2023. We ask him a series of either-or questions.
News from the Executive Board 2023/3
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich dealt, among other things, with by-elections and re-elections to the Research Commission and to the Prize Commission.
Ulrike Lohmann takes up her post as Vice Rector for Doctoral Studies
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- Internal news
Ulrike Lohmann is taking over the position from Manfred Sigrist, who drove forward the implementation of the new Ordinance on the Doctorate.
ETH Zurich commits to energy savings targets for 2023
Institutional
ETH Zurich wants to lower its total energy consumption this year in response to the sharp increase in energy costs. The university will emphasise saving electricity, which will require the joint effort of all technical, administrative and scientific units.
News from the Executive Board 2/2023
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
The migration of email services to the cloud, a new member of the GSP Commission and the resignation of an external ombudsperson: these were the topics addressed by the Executive Board of ETH Zurich at its last meeting.
The Executive Board looks ahead
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- Internal news
At the town hall meeting on Tuesday, 17 January, members of the Executive Board reviewed the past year and took a look ahead to 2023. The recording of the Zoom event is now available.
News from the Executive Board 2023 / 1
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting in 2022, the ETH Zurich Executive Board extended the support measures for persons who had fled Ukraine and approved the tender for SAP services.
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 10
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- Digital Transformation Committee
- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
A new Associate Vice President for Sustainability, a committee for the further development of digitalisation and two renewed continuing education programmes: these were the topics addressed by the ETH Zurich Executive Board towards the end of the year.
Festive atmosphere on the H?nggerberg campus
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- Internal news
In 2022, the Executive Board’s traditional Christmas reception could finally take place in person again after a two-year break. This time, ETH community members closed out the year together on the H?nggerberg campus.
Leadership and management role of professors
Institutional
The teaching and research performance of professors is subject to continuous assessment. But what about their leadership qualities? Workstream 3 in the rETHink project has addressed this issue and proposed a differentiated solution that takes into consideration the specific features of the scientific setting and the university.
E-learning course on dealing with sexual harassment in everyday studies and work
- Working at ETH
- Internal news
As of today, all ETH members have access to a new preventive service to avoid sexual harassment: the e-learning course provides knowledge about forms of sexual harassment and offers tools for responding to it, either as an affected individual or a witness. The Executive Board asks all ETH members to complete the e-learning course. ?
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 9
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- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
New management for the SSHE department, how to organise safety at ETH, and two new programme regulations: these were the topics addressed by the ETH Zurich Executive Board at its last meeting. ?
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 8
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- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
At its latest meeting, the ETH Zurich Executive Board turned its attention to the new CAS ETH in Climate Innovation and discussed elections to the Teaching Commission and to the ombuds office.
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 7
- The Executive Board reports
- Institutional
- Internal news
The Executive Board of ETH Zurich has put two course regulations into effect and repealed 23 others. It also approved an ETH grant for a research project.
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 6
- For researchers
- The Executive Board reports
The ETH Zurich Executive Board’s most recent meetings addressed the proper handling of research data and the risks threatening the university’s goals.
News from the Executive Board 2022 / 5
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- The Executive Board reports
At its last meetings, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich approved six social and leadership competencies, made appointments and approved both a preliminary project for the "Digital 必博官网,必博体育" program and the proof of need for renovation work on the ETH main building.
Return to remote working from home and only academic events allowed
Internal news
As of Monday, all ETH employees will be required to work from home again. Most buildings will only be accessible using an ETH card and will now only be open for academic events. In-person teaching and examination sessions for the Autumn Semester can finish as planned.
More remote working, fewer events
Internal news
Following the latest ruling by the Federal Council, ETH Zurich employees are being asked to spend more time working from home. Food and drink may only be consumed while seated. Classroom teaching will continue to be a priority.
News from the Executive Board 2021 / 7
- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
The Executive Board’s recent meetings dealt with a change concept on desk sharing and the new Geomatics degree programme.
Respect events: register now
Internal news
As part of the recently launched Respect campaign, ETH members can attend a series of events on the subject of Respect. Deadline for registration is this Thursday, 4 November.
Start of the new Respect campaign
Internal news
“Put a full stop. When others don’t.” This slogan kicks off ETH Zurich’s new Respect campaign today. Following on from previous campaigns on this topic since 2004, Respect is once again at the top of the agenda for our university. This time the emphasis is slightly different: “Stand up for respect.”
How ETH Zurich is discussing culture
Internal news
Since March, members of the ETH community have been actively involved in discussing culture and values at ETH as part of rETHink. An interim report and a call to join the conversation.
News from the Executive Board 2021 / 6
- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting, the Executive Board discussed, among other things, the reorganisation of the Vice Presidency for Personnel Development and Leadership and the employment conditions of doctoral students.
ETH rules on compulsory COVID certificates
The ETH Executive Board has provided more details about the requirement for all those attending in-person teaching events to have a valid COVID certificate.
News from the Executive Board 2021 / 5
- Internal news
- The Executive Board reports
At its last meeting, the Executive Board approved the establishment of the new Center for Sustainable Future Mobility (CSFM) and the purchase of a research furnace.