Professional education specialisation often linked to career advancement

Around half of those who complete a professional education programme take on more responsibility in…

Consumer sentiment significantly higher than a year ago

In November 2024 the consumer sentiment index stood at –37 points. This is 11 points…

Report on the risks of proliferation financing

The interdepartmental Coordinating Group on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (CGMF) has published a…

Sustainable building technologies: Back to the future with wood and clay

Traditional building materials such as wood and clay are climate-friendly and perfectly complement each other.…

Switzerland and the United Kingdom strengthen cooperation in science and innovation

On 9 December, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and State Secretary Martina Hirayama welcomed UK Minister…

Home moves in 2023 – Fall in the number of moves in 2023

In 2023, 9.3% of the Swiss population moved home, slightly less than in 2022 (9.5%).…

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…

SIFEM AG: Strategic objectives renewed

On 6 December, the Federal Council approved the strategic objectives of SIFEM AG for 2025–2028.…

How research creates products: Innovations with “Empa inside”

Research is essential, it enables progress and expands our ability to respond to new challenges.…

10 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL

At its meeting of 4/5 December 2024 and upon application of the President of ETH…