We wish you a happy Easter and a sunny, long weekend! The Staffnet editorial team is also taking a break. We will be back on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 with new content and tips for you.
Today: maintenance of the Polybahn
Due to maintenance work, the Polybahn will not be in operation this Thursday. You can get to the ETH Main Building with tram lines 6 and 10 from Central to ETH/Universitätsspital.
Against sexism and sexual harassment
On 29 April 2025, the Switzerland-wide Sexual Harassment Awareness Day for a harassment-free university environment will once again take place. What is planned at ETH on this day?
Net Zero Day on 8 May 2025
"On course but still far from the target" – this is the motto of the second Net Zero Day at ETH. An informative and varied programme awaits you, with an Impact Fair, workshops and presentations. Register today!
Take part: bike to work 2025
In May and June, cycling is particularly worthwhile: the ‘bike to work’ challenge offers not only fresh air and exercise, but also the chance to win great prizes. Register now!
Following isolated discoveries of elevated heavy metals levels in tap water at ETH Zurich in the autumn of 2024, an external report has now signalled the all-clear. However, standing water can still absorb small quantities of lead or nickel from fixtures and fittings. In light of this fact, users should allow taps to run until the water temperature is constant before drinking.
Looking for key facts and figures about ETH Zurich? In Staffnet you will find templates for the content and presentation of the university, such as the newly updated ETH Zurich presentation (PPT).
Traditional large-scale power generators ensure a stable frequency of alternating current in the European power grid. Now, researchers from ETH Zurich have found a solution so that wind and solar power plants can take over – paving the way for the energy transition.
The planned space missions to search for remote life will provide valuable insights even if they do not find any evidence of life, says astrophysicist Daniel Angerhausen.
