Improving sustainability through canteen policies and interventions at three Swiss universities

In this report, we summarize the efforts to reduce GHG emissions in the community catering of three Swiss universities: University of Zurich, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich and University of Basel. We present possible interventions and policies implemented in the canteens and discuss the impacts of these interventions in the institutional environments. Finally, we arrive at some recommendations for further action.

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Politikstipendien für Wissenschaftlerinnen oder Wissenschaftler

Die Stiftung wissenschaftliche Politikstipendien vergibt per September 2024 zwei Politikstipendien für junge Wissen­schaftler­innen oder Wissenschaftler. Die Stipendien ermöglichen Abgängerinnen und Abgängern von Schweizer Hochschulen aller Fachbereiche und Disziplinen, die politischen Prozesse im Schweizer Parlament kennenzulernen. Für ein Jahr unterstützen Sie die Arbeit der Parlamentsdienste im Bundeshaus in Bern. Die Bewerbungsfrist läuft bis zum 31. März 2024. 

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CONGRATULATIONS – Bessie Noll

Response Doctoral Programme

Bessie Noll, a RESPONSE fellow in the PhD program Science and Policy, successfully completed her PhD this past September! Her dissertation, entitled “Modeling the Low-carbon Road Transport Transition: Policy Insights and Implications”, seeks to expand our comprehension of how public policy can accelerate transformative change in the road transport sector towards low-carbon technologies. The thesis argues and demonstrates that policymakers need up-to-date, quantitative, approaches to evaluate and project dynamic technology competition and to assess prospective policy impacts on the transition.

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Federal Council regulates crisis-related activation of scientific expertise

Bern, 08.12.2023 – At its 8 December meeting, the Federal Council adopted an implementation proposal regarding the creation of ad-hoc scientific advisory groups during crises. Switzerland’s ERI institutions are to jointly propose experts for the groups. The ERI institutions and the Confederation have drawn up a Code of Practice for participants in the Swiss National Science Advice Network.

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Cacao “fingerprints” for better chocolate

Response Doctoral Programme

In the ETH News article RESPONSE fellow Julie Lestang introduces a novel analytical method aimed at swiftly and accurately determining the chemical profile of cacao beans. This technique serves as the foundation for achieving controlled fermentation, crucial for producing high-quality chocolate.

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