ETH Board

Research during the pandemic

Scientific research has not been left unscathed by COVID-19. Three people describe everyday life in their labs during the lockdown, and the lessons to be learned for the future.

Parliament sets the course for the ETH Domain during winter session

In its winter session (30 November – 18 December 2020), the Federal Parliament will deal with various matters of great importance to the ETH Domain: it will debate the ETH Law, the budget of the ETH Domain and the Swiss contribution to the EU research programme Horizon Europe.

“You have to delegate everything you can”

The President of the ETH Board outlines his vision: to support the autonomy of the institutions and to create synergies with all the country's actors in research, including universities and universities of applied sciences. (3/3)

“We should act as a catalyst”

In the view of its president, Michael Hengartner, the ETH Board should encourage the creation of platforms to promote discussion between the worlds of science and politics. (2/3)

That's why our water is so clean

In the past, the water quality in Switzerland was much worse than today. Foam floated in many places on rivers and there were downright carpets of algae in the lakes. In his column, Michael Hengartner explains how research has contributed to better water quality and what challenges we face today.

From wheelchair to standing on their own feet

In paraplegics and quadriplegics, the spinal cord is severely damaged, so that signals from the brain no longer reach the muscles. In his column, Michael Hengartner explains how paralyszed people can learn to walk again thanks to sensors developed at EPFL.

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