ETH Board welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations on the Bilaterals III
The ETH Domain has a great deal of interest in stable relationships with the EU. The free movement of persons is particularly important as is participation in the EU’s programmes for research, education and innovation.
Changes in pay for ETH Domain staff
The ETH Board has held discussions with the social partners on the salary decisions for 2025.
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.
10 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL
The ETH Board appointed a total of three women and seven men as professors and awarded the title of professor to eight individuals and the title of Professor of Practice to two individuals. It also took note of the resignation of eleven professors and thanked them for their services.
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.
22 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL
The ETH Board appointed 9 women and 13 men as professors and awarded the title of professor to two individuals and the title of Professor of Practice to three individuals. It also took note of the resignation of three professors and thanked them for their services.
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.
