ETH Board reaches decision in principle for a future-proof organisation and structure within the ETH Domain
At its meeting of 4/5 December 2024, the ETH Board reached a decision in principle on the organisational development project “FIT for the Future” and issued mandates for its continued implementation.
Spin-offs: common licensing principles within the ETH Domain
New licensing principles for spin-offs from ETH Domain institutions aim at increasing transparency to facilitate the creation and growth of spin-off companies in Switzerland.
The ETH Board appoints four new members of the EPFL Direction
The new members of the Executive Board have been appointed in connection with the inauguration of the new President of EPFL, Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, as of 1 January 2025.
List of public contracts awarded by the ETH Board in 2023 exceeding CHF 50,000
Pursuant to Art. 27 of the Ordinance on Public Procurement, contracting authorities subject to the Swiss federal legislation on public procurement are required once a year to report in electronic form on their public contracts exceeding CHF 50,000.
Tuition fees for foreign nationals who move to Switzerland to study to be tripled
At its meeting on 10-11 July 2024, the ETH Board approved a threefold increase in tuition fees for foreign Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students who move to Switzerland to study at ETH Zurich or EPFL. It is thus taking account of the clearly expressed positions and votes on this topic in Parliament.
7 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL
The ETH Board appointed a total of two women and five men as professors and awarded the title of professor to two individuals and the title of Professor of Practice to one individual.
ETH Board welcomes the EU’s decision to extend the competition for ERC grants to Swiss researchers
The ETH Board welcomes the European Commission’s decision to extend the EU transitional regime for research.
President, vice president and members of ETH Board reappointed
The Federal Council reappointed ETH Board president Michael Hengartner, its vice president Pascale Bruderer and all current board members.
Proposal for limit on admissions of students with foreign educational qualifications at EPFL
At its meeting on 22-23 May 2024, the ETH Board initiated a consultation with federal offices and an internal hearing within the ETH Domain on the proposed introduction of a limit on admissions for students with foreign educational qualifications at EPFL.
ETH-Rat discusses optimal structure to meet future challenges
At its meeting of 6–7 December, the ETH Board discussed the future challenges facing society and how the ETH Domain can address them with an optimum structure. At the same time, the ETH Board is holding talks with various partners and stakeholders.
