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Carpooling - On the road together
- tips and tricks
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Now that Covid restrictions have been lifted, more and more of us are returning to the workplace and travelling back and forth between locations and institutes again. Here’s an idea for anyone who would rather have company in the car.
Sanctions search engine for ETH Zurich
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- Internal news
As a leading international university, ETH Zurich places great significance on its international relationships and partnerships. Despite the numerous advantages they afford, one should still exercise caution when pursuing activities in the international arena, as potential contractual partners might be on an official sanctions list. A new search tool has been launched to help you do your due diligence.
No changes to the coronavirus master plan
Following the Federal Council’s decision on Wednesday, ETH Zurich will keep the current coronavirus master plan in place.
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.
Turn of the year 2021/2022
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For the period from Friday, 24 December 2021 up to and including Sunday, 2 January 2022, special ETH Zurich opening times and operational hours apply.
More colour for the web content
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- Internal news
With the newly introduced interaction design as well as a revised colour concept, a colour focus is set on the ETH websites. The goal is an attractive and consistent web presence for all screen sizes.
The Workshop Platform now assists with design and development
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Since 1 April 2021, the ETH platform for workshop technology (in short Workshop Platform) has expanded its range of services to include design and development. This service is offered free of charge to ETH members.
Do we need flexible workplaces at ETH?
- life
- Internal news
- In person
Two ETH employees argue for and against the concept of flexible workplaces.
Women in science – Female pioneers at ETH Zurich
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A new release from the ETH Zurich Tours app is online! Join our second tour; discover the H?nggerberg campus for yourself, and learn all about the role women played in the 160-year history of the science university.
中国足球彩票 Info in its 5th year as central contact point
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For five years, the 中国足球彩票 Info Team has been committed to serving both the Zentrum campus and H?nggerberg campus as well as the telephone switchboard.
Do we need to adopt a more informal culture at ETH?
- life
- Internal news
- In person
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.
Cyberattack alert
Internal news
Beware of emails from fraudsters posing as supervisors! Since the coronavirus pandemic began, there’s been an upsurge in internet fraud. How can we arm ourselves against it? ?
Important changes to procurement law
Internal news
Some new guidelines for procuring goods and services entered into effect at the beginning of this year. The following points apply to anyone planning to make purchases of CHF 10,000 or more.
Print orders now distributed free of charge in Switzerland
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Despite slowdown, lockdown, home office and digitalisation, documents, flyers, posters, etc., are still needed in printed form. In addition to the web shop and Service Hotline, Print and Publish will now support you in handling your print orders by distributing printed materials in Switzerland without shipping charges.
Should there be a first-name culture across the board at ETH?
Internal news
Do you believe a first-name culture across the university would offer many advantages? Then take the chance to convince other ETH members with your arguments in the next issue of life magazine!
Antimicrobial masks now available at ETH Store
Internal news
The ETH Store has entered into a partnership with ETH spin-off HeiQ to offer antimicrobial masks to the ETH community. The masks are treated to provide highly effective protection against microbes and germs.
ETH Zurich closes university buildings – in-person exams will go ahead
- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
Following the latest measures announced by the Federal Council, all ETH members must work remotely from home as of Monday. The only exceptions are for experimental work, workshops or other activities requiring on-site presence. University buildings will mostly be closed, with a few exceptions. The exam session is still going ahead as planned from 25 January onwards, with some exams sat in person.
The Zukunftsblog is opening up
Internal news
The Zukunftsblog is ETH Zurich’s editorial platform, where ETH experts have been able to express their views on important issues surrounding sustainability, digitalisation and health. The Zukunftsblog is now opening up to include articles on any significant social issue from ETH researchers.
#moveETH: exercise your way out of the corona rut
Sports and physical activity are important for your well-being during this challenging period. ETH Zurich is launching #moveETH to encourage students and staff to be active and to motivate each other on social media.
Turn of the year 2020/2021
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For the period from Thursday, 24 December 2020 up to and including Sunday, 3 January 2021, special ETH Zurich opening times and operational hours apply.
New building opening hours
Internal news
Opening hours for ETH Zurich buildings will be restricted from 7 December.
Workspaces of the future appear in Oerlikon
ETH Zurich is growing. To make more space for teaching, research and knowledge and technology transfer on campus, the Executive Board domains of Infrastructure and Personnel Development and Leadership moved to the Octavo building in Oerlikon this month. In this building near the railway station, employees work in open multi-space office premises that facilitate new forms of collaboration.
Development of the university district from the Polyterrasse to the Gloriapark
By 2030, the Zurich City university district is set to undergo major changes. ETH will renovate its canteen and multi-purpose building under the Polyterrasse as well as the main building and forecourt. USZ and UZH will build a new hospital as well as an education and research centre. The streets, cycle paths and green spaces will be redesigned.
Zoom helps us keep in touch
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- Internal news
The Executive Board has decided to continue to permit the use of Zoom at ETH, initially (for legal reasons) until the end of June 2021. However, the plan is to keep the conferencing tool available after the coronavirus crisis ends.
It’s time to write a card!
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In this extraordinary year, social distancing and virtual communication have turned our everyday life topsy-turvy. Christmas cards help us connect and give a sense of belonging.
Paradigm shift in the new procurement law
Internal news
More quality competition, sustainability and innovation: with these goals in mind, legislators have introduced a paradigm shift with the new public procurement law. Successful implementation will depend on the efforts of procurement offices and suppliers in equal measure. ETH Zurich welcomes this change and intends to take advantage of the opportunities.
ETH Store expands its selection
- Internal news
- life
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
- life
- Internal news
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.
Paving the way for trustworthy artificial intelligence
The new ETH AI Center will officially open its doors on 20 October 2020. It has been headed by Executive Director Alexander Ilic since 1 October. What motivated the co-founder of ETH spin-off Dacuda and holder of two Entrepreneur of the Year awards to return to ETH Zurich?
New service for ETH Zurich students
The VSETH printing service?Student Print On Demand (SPOD) will be incorporated in the Print and Publish range of services as a pilot project this semester. The service will be available from the online web shop as of 14?October 2020.
Have your say in shaping ETH’s values
rETHink Blog
The ETH discussion on values has been launched – and the new rETHink blog gives all ETH members a voice. Take part in the discussion, and make a contribution to shaping the future of our university.
Who has the best leader at ETH?
For 13 years now, ETH Zurich has been awarding prizes to exemplary leaders. ETH members can nominate their leader for this year's ALEA Award until 16 October.
Investigation into suspected scientific misconduct has been concluded
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The Executive Board tasked an investigative committee with reviewing allegations of scientific misconduct against a professor at the beginning of 2019. The results of the investigation and the decision of the Executive Board are now available.
From coronavirus to robot judges: insights into the world of computers
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VIScon Digital is set to take place in ETH’s main building from 5 to 10 October, and will be streamed online. All ETH employees are invited to attend. The talks, presentations and events will offer insights into current trends in and around the field of computer science, including developments relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
"In the end, it was always fun"
Internal news
For 27 years, Wolfram Uhlig and his assistants have delighted their audience with barking "Chemical Dogs", flash fires of burning oil, and meter-high fountains of beer foam. Uhlig combined entertaining experiments with theoretical background in his shows. Now, he retires.
Influenza vaccination for ETH members
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- Internal news
ETH’s annual vaccination campaign against seasonal influenza is to run again in this pandemic year. This autumn, the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department will offer the voluntary and free service to ETH members. Additional vaccinations have been organised as a result of the high demand.
“We mustn’t stop in our tracks”
Internal news
We now know who will head the two new Executive Board domains. ETH Zurich President Jo?l Mesot explains what this move means for professors, staff and the Executive Board.
Covid-19 cases at ETH
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The background work of the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department is a major reason that ETH Zurich has come through the coronavirus crisis relatively unscathed. Katherine Timmel and Reto Suter discuss the work of the SSHE team and current Covid-19 cases.
Quick and easy event approval thanks to new tool
Internal news
There's so much to organise and think about when planning an event – especially in the coronavirus era. That includes obtaining the necessary permit to hold the event. Thanks to a new tool called Servix, getting an event approved is now easier than ever.
Sustainable mobility on campus: the ETH Link is going electric
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- Internal news
The ETH Link will run on electricity from the beginning of the semester. Starting on 14 September 2020, electric articulated buses will link the H?nggerberg campus with the Zentrum campus. Alongside the “eLink” connection, there will be new charging stations for electric vehicles and more services for e-bikes.
Corona measures: What the ETH community is concerned about
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- Internal news
In the townhall on September 3, the two members of the Executive Board, Ueli Weidmann and Sarah Springman, answered questions from ETH members about the recently enacted regulations.
Compulsory facemasks in lectures
Internal news
Under ETH Zürich’s safety protocol for the Autumn Semester 2020, everyone is required to wear a facemask indoors. Dr Hermann Lehner, head of Academic Services, provides some general background and explains why this practical measure is essential.
Time limits for events and ban on catered events indoors
Internal news
No event at ETH must last longer than 1 ? hours and drinks parties can only be held in catering facilities or outdoors.
"It's all about minimising risk"
Internal news
Since Monday, wearing a facemask as soon as you enter any university building has been compulsory at ETH Zurich. In this interview, Dr Leonhard Sigel, head of the Occupational Medicine and Health Protection section of SSHE at our university, explains why facemasks are a necessary and sensible measure.
"Good preparation is essential for success"
Internal news
Emergency mode at ETH has led to many changes: from teleworking and virtual lectures to online events, things that were mostly unpopular a few months ago now seem to be the way of the future. We spoke with Anahita Zelger, Events Project Leader, about events in the corona era and which aspects of the lockdown are here to stay.
"Facemasks and physical distancing are key"
Internal news
Monday, 31 August sees the start of the next stage of the ETH Master Plan for restart, which mainly concerns the Autumn Semester 2020 and will last up to the end of the year. To keep the risk of coronavirus spreading as low as possible, everyone will be required to wear a facemask as soon as they enter any ETH building. This measure already applies from 24 August.
A spectacular initiative
A 245-tonne circular concrete chamber has been installed at the H?nggerberg campus. It serves as the housing of a large geotechnical centrifuge that is used to model earthquakes and their effects on soils and buildings.
Keeping a careful eye on exports
Sharing knowledge and technology with foreign countries may be subject to legal restrictions or even banned altogether. ETH’s export control service is on hand to advise ETH members and ensure that they comply with the necessary regulations.
Flying less gets a thumbs-up
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A survey of ETH Zurich professors reveals their approval of the university’s air travel project. Many of the respondents have already reduced their business air travel in recent years. Virtual events could be a sensible alternative.
All locations of the ETH Library are reopening
Internal news
The ETH Library will be accessible again at all locations starting 3 August 2020. Please note the opening hours for the individual locations.
Calling all cinema lovers: you can now stream the AVA Home Library
Internal news
Members of ETH Zurich can now stream a selection of European and international art-house films.
Challenging times: session exams in the coronavirus era
Organising session examinations during the coronavirus pandemic is an extraordinary logistical challenge. In August, more than 12,000 students will take these exams. After weeks of intense planning, the Rectorate has published its health and safety concept for exam season.
Executive Board update 2020/4
The Executive Board reports
Going forward, three confidants will serve as contact persons for all questions about good scientific practice. Three commissions – the Strategy Commission, the Research Commission and the Commission for Good Scientific Practice (GSP) – have also inducted new members, with the Strategy Commission welcoming Ulrike Kutay as its new President.
Zoom can be used until the end of the year
The Executive Board has approved the further use of Zoom at ETH until the end of the year.
Masks compulsory on ETH Link from 6 July
All passengers using the ETH bus connection between the Zentrum and H?nggerberg campuses must wear a mask from Monday, 6 July.
“We have to remain vigilant”
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Signs of life have slowly been returning to the ETH campus since the beginning of June. Since then, the Federal Council has decided to further ease lockdown restrictions. ETH Vice President Ueli Weidmann, head of the university’s COVID-19 task force, tells us what we should expect in the months ahead.
Pilot users: how to continue using the SwissCovid app
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The SwissCovid app is officially available since Thursday 25 June. If you are already using the pilot version, this explains what you need to do if you want to continue using the app.
On location? Virtual? Shared whiteboards and the like?
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The 中国足球彩票 Services and IT Services departments are now offering virtual event solutions for ETH members.
Executive Board update 2020 / 3
The Executive Board reports
ETH Zurich has appointed a new delegate for medicine and a new external ombudsman; it is also getting a new unique NMR spectrometer for nationwide use.
The ETH nomad
For 25 years, Marianna Berger held various administrative positions at ETH Zurich, most recently in the Department of Computer Science. Before her retirement at the end of June, she looks back on her varied career at the university.
A practical tool for citizen science and coronavirus research
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Researchers, laypeople and learning machines are working together to find ways of containing the coronavirus. This is rendered possible by the new Citizen Science Project Builder. This web-based tool for research projects allows volunteers to classify large amounts of image, audio and text data.
Access to extended content in Elsevier journals
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- Internal news
All content from ScienceDirect is now accessible to ETH members.
“I miss the energy of the students”
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- Internal news
Despite the university going into emergency mode, staff at the Registrar’s Office have continued working in the Main Building. While the office now lacks face-to-face contact with its most important group of stakeholders, adapting to unforeseen events is nothing out of the ordinary for those who work there.
Checking in on our professors
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The first-ever survey of professors at ETH shows that they are generally satisfied with their working situation – but with some room for improvement.
Back to university: the use of surgical masks at ETH Zurich
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ETH members are gradually returning to buildings on the campus. From 8 June especially, there will be increased activity in office buildings and laboratories. So the obvious question is, how best to protect ourselves. We asked the advice of Dr Leonhard Sigel, head of the Occupational Medicine and Health Protection section of SSHE at our university.
All of a sudden, the campus was empty
Internal news
For two months, ETH Zurich operated in emergency mode. During this time, the vast majority of buildings, lecture halls, laboratories and offices remained empty. Two photographers visited ETH in April in order to capture a largely deserted campus with only a few people still on site.
On route to the new normal
- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
Last Friday the Executive Board communicated the master plan setting out how ETH Zurich intends to resume normal operations. At yesterday’s virtual townhall meeting, the Executive Board answered all the relevant questions asked by ETH members. ?
Safety signage for emergency operation
The Print and Publish webshop has now produced a number of templates for communicating the emergency operation requirements. This new offering is tailored to the needs of ETH members and is constantly being expanded.
“I consider solidarity work a privilege.”
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- Internal news
Pharmacy student Ilario Scapozza is helping out at a pharmacy during the corona crisis. Doing something useful motivates him in these troubled times, and he’s developing skills that will be valuable for his career too.
ETH returns to “normal" operations in three stages
- The Executive Board reports
- Internal news
At last Thursday’s meeting, ETH Zurich’s Executive Board passed the master plan for the university’s gradual return to normal operations and approved the relevant plans for the academic departments and central bodies.
?We have to do something!?
Nicola Rüegsegger and Pascal Wacker are studying computer science at ETH Zurich as a second career path. With their know-how, they helped set up two platforms that help place students and personnel in the most affected hospitals.
"We feel a bit lonely"
All ETH Zurich buildings have been closed. Until further notice, they can only be opened using a key or an ETH employee card and the corresponding access code. As the head of the ET building area in the Facility Management Department, Ruedi Streuli talks about the current situation in the D-?ITET buildings in the campus Zentrum.
Executive Board to make an announcement on 24 April on the phasing out of emergency operations
In a week’s time, the Executive Board of ETH Zurich will set out the plan for the university’s phasing out of emergency operations and will hold a townhall meeting to explain the details.
Forewarned is forearmed
In times of corona, online communication is more crucial for ETH Zurich than ever. But right now, cyberattacks, computer viruses and the like can inflict considerable damage.
Zoom under fire – ETH’s response
Zoom has really taken off, including at ETH. But now media reports have raised some red flags: at issue are data security and protection of privacy. Rui Brandao, Director of IT Services, responds to questions about Zoom and other communication platforms at ETH.
Executive Board update 2020 / 2
The Executive Board reports
Following the successful completion of a pilot project, first-year exams can now be taken in two separate blocks in future. The Executive Board has also approved the curricula for a new type of study programme in materials science, as well as the new communication strategy for ETH Zurich.
Working hours, holidays and childcare during emergency operations
The Executive Board reports
Balancing the individual needs of 10,000 employees with the demands of running ETH Zurich during the current crisis: this was the challenge facing the Executive Board when deciding on the new regulations governing working hours, holidays and childcare.
Planned holidays are to be taken
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The Human Resources (HR) Department has drafted special regulations to clarify how the university deals with working hours, holidays and childcare during emergency operations. Vice President Ulrich Weidmann explains the general approach and why the new rules are necessary.
“I tip my hat to everyone at ETH”
On 17 March ETH announced a switch to emergency operations. Since then, classroom teaching has been suspended and on-site research activity reduced to a minimum. We sat down with ETH Vice President and crisis team leader Ulrich Weidmann to learn more about how ETH stays up and running in emergency mode.
Covid-19 research: Call for proposals
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The Botnar Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH) announces the launch of a fast-track call to address several critical areas related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidelines for a satisfying and productive work from home
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Working from home has its benefits, but requires adapting to a new work routine. Check out the tips the Department of Computer Science has compiled.
Tips for working from home
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Working from home for such a long period of time is a new challenge for us ETH members. Here is some advice from HR on how to make the best of the situation – while staying healthy in body and mind.
“Online teaching requires new didactic concepts”
Internal news
Ueli Maurer, Director of Studies ?of the Department of Computer Science, talks in an interview about the challenges of the transition to online teaching and how things will continue. The new experiences are also to be incorporated into future teaching.
Getting help or support
A pool of helpers has been set up to help members of the ETH community who are under extra stress due to emergency operations. Volunteers are constantly being sought for this.
Research at ETH during emergency operations
Yesterday the Vice President for Research issued a directive on research while ETH Zurich is in emergency mode.
Update on working arrangements during emergency operation
At the town hall meeting last Tuesday, many questions were asked about the current working arrangements during emergency operations. The FAQs on the coronavirus website provide the answers.
ETH campus during emergency operation
ETH Zurich has switched to emergency mode and all university buildings are closed until further notice. What means emergency operation for the postal service, sport, catering and all other campus facilities?
New newsletter for internal news and coronavirus updates
A new newsletter has been set up to regularly update ETH staff when new articles are published on the internal news site – for instance, new messages from the coronavirus task force.
Virtual town hall meeting: solidarity in emergency mode
ETH Zurich is doing everything in its power to contain the coronavirus epidemic. For ETH, switching to emergency operations has been an enormous feat. The ETH Executive Board held a virtual town hall meeting to answer the ETH community’s questions about this extraordinary situation.
ETH closed all buildings
Since Friday, 20 March, all ETH Zurich buildings are closed. Until further notice, they can only be opened using a key or an ETH employee card and the corresponding access code.
Students support hospitals
In times of COVID-?19, hospitals are in desperate need of support, and students can make a difference.
Second confirmed case of coronavirus infection
A second case of coronavirus infection at ETH Zurich was confirmed on Sunday evening.
First confirmed case of corona at ETH
The first confirmed case of a coronavirus infection at ETH Zurich has been reported.
Exhibition about the Anergy grid
Until 26 March 2020, an exhibition at the 中国足球彩票 Info on the H?nggerberg campus will show how the excellent anergy grid works.
Protect data from loss and theft, but securely
The new campaign "Guard your treasures" informs about risks in digital everyday life and provides practical IT security tip.
Update on the Cononavirus
The situation regarding the Coronavirus is constantly evolving: updated information for ETH members.
rETHink is taking shape
The Executive Board reports
In the Executive Board’s Town Hall forum on February 4, the focus was on the sweeping initiative to refine ETH’s organisational structure. ETH members are invited to help shape rETHink through various forms of participation.
Information about the coronavirus
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ETH members are advised to take various precautionary measures with regard to the coronavirus.
How can we fly less?
ETH Zurich has launched a university-wide project to reduce CO2 emissions from business air travel. At an event held by the university, more than 200 participants discussed the ways in which individuals and ETH as a whole can change their behaviour.
Executive Board update 2020/1
The Executive Board reports
The ongoing development of ETH Zurich’s organisational structure as part of the rETHink project is starting to take shape. At its first meeting of 2020, the Executive Board discussed the results of the consultation and used them as a basis to adapt and approve the changes to the ETH Organisation Ordinance.