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In times of crisis, policymakers rely on the expertise of scientists to an extra degree. But should researchers also get involved in political debates? Or should they limit their communication to their research findings? Have your say on the matter in the next issue of life magazine!

It might sound odd, but ETH Zurich is not just based in Zurich. The university has around 20 sites, including in the canton of Graubünden and in northwestern Switzerland, and even in Asia. They may not be the most obvious of locations, but there are good reasons behind them.

In mid-March, vocational education and training at ETH Zurich also had to swiftly make the move to distance learning. We took a look at the IT and laboratory technician programmes to find out how trainers and apprentices are coping with the situation.

The arrival of autumn means that annual appraisal interviews are back on the agenda. Lukas Vonesch, Head of Human Resources at ETH Zurich, sheds light on whether this management tool is still fit for purpose, how useful it is to have a graded assessment, and what constitutes a valuable interview.

ETH supports its staff in their personal and professional development, offering a variety of opportunities for continuing education. life takes a look at what’s on offer and highlights the key points when it comes to future staff development.