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„Universities have to do something for society“
Theuns Eloff, vice-chancellor of the North-West-University in South Africa, visited the ETH Zurich. In the interview he explained how a university with three campuses and three languages works and why South Africa could be a gateway between the developing and the developed world. Thomas Langhoff, 02.02.12
A successful year for spin-offs
ETH Zurich can look back on a successful year of spin-offs. Last year, employees and graduates of ETH Zurich founded 22 spin-offs in a wide range of areas. Ursula Hess, 11.01.12
Short break ahead
The editorial staff of ETH Life says good-bye. We thank you for your loyalty and your interest in ETH Life and wish you Happy Holidays and a successful New Year 2012. ETH Life continues once again on 3 January 2012. Editorial Office, 23.12.11
“It’s important to use an interdisciplinary approach”
The ETH Zurich spin-off Dacuda has made it onto the list of the world’s top 100 most innovative companies with its mouse scanner. Martin Zahnert outlines the technical challenges involved and explains how his studies at ETH Zurich helped him to master those challenges. Thomas Langholz, 22.12.11
ETH strategy for 2012-2016: sustainable growth as the guiding theme
ETH Zurich’s strategy for 2012 to 2016 focuses on sustainable growth in education, research and the provision of services. In a podcast, ETH President Ralph Eichler gives an introduction to the main points of the strategy. Florian Meyer, 20.12.11
Lino Guzzella nominated to the ETH Board for the post of Rector
The Professors’ Conference voted overwhelmingly to nominate Lino Guzzella, Professor of Thermotronics, to succeed Heidi Wunderli-Allenspach. ETH Zurich President Ralph Eichler has supported this nomination. The ETH Board will decide the matter in 2012. Norbert Staub, 16.12.11
Stroke by stroke for research on human subjects not involving their bodies
More and more scientific journals and international research organisations are requiring researchers to prove that their projects are ethically unobjectionable. Against this background, ETH Zurich has revised its Integrity Guidelines. Florian Meyer, 15.12.11
Flute seeks piano
Many talented hobby musicians work and study at ETH Zurich. Many of them are unaware that they are not alone in their passion. A music platform now brings the talents together. Lars Gubler, 12.12.11
The Coop will open a branch on the Hönggerberg Campus
The Coop is opening a branch on the Hönggerberg Campus right on time for the beginning of the semester on 20 February, 2012. This fulfils a long-standing wish by many students and staff on the Hönggerberg Campus. Thomas Langholz, 09.12.11
Fellowship - a free pass for your own research
Pursuing your own research without having to worry about funding – this is precisely what Adrian Kuenzler has managed to achieve. Thanks to the Society in Science fellowship, the jurist can conduct research at a university of his choice for five years. Rebecca Wyss, 07.12.11
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