2021
ETH Sustainability to be realigned
Internal news
At ETH Zurich, sustainability is a principle that is relevant not only in teaching, research and innovation but also in campus and infrastructure development. For institutional sustainability and ETH Sustainability as the coordination office responsible for it, this means constant evolution.
Information on the Corona regulations of the ETH Library from 3 January 2022
- Service info
- Internal news
Due to the closure of the ETH Zurich buildings, access to individual ETH Library locations is only possible for ETH members.
There’s life in the old bug yet – On the trail of aquatic insects thought to be extinct
The latest and, for now, last Explora story is online. We’re in Zurich, in the Wehrenbach ravine, looking for a species of caddisfly thought to be extinct.
Baking tips from the ETH community
- tips and tricks
- life
- Internal news
- In person
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?
- Internal news
- life
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.
Changes to ETH’s internal communications
Internal news
The Corporate Communications department will make further improvements to the internal communication channels next year. The measures are based on the results of an extensive survey of all ETH employees and will ensure that they receive more information that interests them. Here’s an overview.
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.
Another virtual end to the year – including Christmas magic
The traditional Christmas event was held virtually for the second time due to the pandemic. One of the highlights was the farewell to Rector Sarah Springman, with an almost magical atmosphere as the baton was handed over to her successor Günther Dissertori.
Data management plan instructions: Specific support for ETH Zurich researchers
- Service info
- Internal news
The ETH Library provides concise instructions for preparing a data management plan which take into account the specific conditions that exist at ETH Zurich.
“Leadership in academia requires particular skills.”
Internal news
Workstream 3 of the rETHink project deals with the question of how to improve support for professors in their multiple roles. The two operational workstream leaders Paola Picotti and Edoardo Mazza explain in this interview which milestones the workstream has reached so far.