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Employees are currently being asked to give their opinion on the work situation and on internal communication. The fact that these two surveys are taking place almost simultaneously has raised some questions.  

For 50 years now, the ETH Zurich Staff Commission (PeKo) has championed the concerns of the administrative and technical staff. The milestone for co-determination at our university was laid in 1971, and is as important today as ever. Here we take a look back – and a look forward.

Ever wondered what ETH Zurich – or society and the world in general – might look like 20, 30 or even 40 years from now? Our university's ‘crystal ball’ can be found in the Strategic Foresight Team, part of the Office of the President. Instead of psychic powers, however, they offer a wealth of expertise.

The 7th Swiss Open Cultural Data Hackathon offers a collaborative platform for developing ideas for creative ways of linking culture and technology.

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?  

Professors at ETH Zurich are proposing Günther Dissertori, professor of physics, as successor to our current Rector, Sarah Springman. He won an absolute majority in the first round of voting at the Professors’ Conference, with 233 of the 439 votes.

Media that were borrowed prior to 7 December 2020 must be returned by the end of March 2021.

The Global Health database provides rapid access to both standard works and current specialist articles on public health around the world – and it’s free for members of ETH Zurich.

About 300 ETH members have taken part in the “Taking our pulse” survey on the values of ETH. Their responses will now provide food for thought in the forthcoming rETHink culture and values discussion.  

Take part in our webinar on 25 March 2021 and receive important basics about open-​access publishing.