News from the Executive Board 2024/5
The revision of the regulations on inappropriate behaviour, the staff units in VPWW and ETH joining an association that deals with sustainable food systems: These were some of the topics discussed at the last Executive Board meetings.
Revision of regulations governing inappropriate behaviour
The Executive Board has approved the revision of the existing “Regulations on the reporting by ETH Zurich members of inappropriate behaviour”, RSETHZ 615. The revision is aimed at further developing the complaints procedures and enhancing prevention. The regulations now distinguish between three points of contact that can be approached by members of ETH Zurich:
- The Respect Office provides guidance on who ETH members should preferably approach with their questions. It also offers short-term coaching for persons seeking advice. The Respect Office operates confidentially.
- A new Clarification Office offers advice and support in resolving tensions and conflicts in the workplace. The Clarification Office can also be called on by supervisors for support with regard to prevention and the early detection of escalation potential.
- The External Reporting Office conducts formal clarifications based on written reports of inappropriate behaviour (such as discrimination, accusations of bullying and sexual harassment).
The revised regulations will enter into force on 1 July 2024 under the extended title “Regulations on the reporting by ETH Zurich members of inappropriate behaviour and workplace conflict”. Further information will follow in a few weeks’ time on Internal news.
VPWW - from teams to staff units
The Vice Presidency for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations (VPWW) was previously divided into six teams. To better anchor these six teams, they were institutionalised into six staff units with effect from 1 June 2024:
- Office of Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations (Head: Jens Poulsen)
- Science-Policy Interface (Head: Benedikt Knüsel)
- ETH Entrepreneurship (Head: Frank Floessel)
- Partnerships for Innovation (Head: Jeannine Pilloud)
- ETH transfer - IP & Licensing (ad interim Head: Stefan Lux)
- National Innovation Initiatives - ETH Zurich | Space (Head: Thomas Zurbuchen)
ETH joins the ‘Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’ association
ETH Zurich is joining the ‘external pageSwiss Food & Nutrition Valley’ (SNFV) association with retroactive effect from 2021. The SNFV has set itself the goal of promoting and networking research, talent and start-ups in the field of sustainable food systems. Members of the association include universities, multinational companies, SMEs start-ups and cantons. From 2024, Christian Wolfrum will represent ETH Zurich on the Steering Committee and Martijn Sonnevelt on the Executive Committee.
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