ETH establishes Albert Einstein School of Public Policy

(CONNECT) On October 21, 2025, the Albert Einstein School of Public Policy was founded at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH). According to a report by the university, the newly created interdisciplinary center is intended to better connect science, technology and politics and to qualify decision-makers in politics and administration.

"We want to support politicians and public administration employees in making fact-based decisions that are based on the latest knowledge. We want to enter into an active dialog and provide the foundations for this," said Tobias Schmidt, ETH Professor of Energy and Technology Policy and Director of the Albert Einstein School of Public Policy, in the press release.

Employees from politics and administration at the institution will meet with those from research and teaching in various forms in order to develop joint social concepts. The newly founded center is based on the work of the Institute of Science, Technology and Policy (ISTP). The topics addressed by 70 members from 13 departments include artificial intelligence and digitalization, environmental, energy and food systems, spatial planning and the built environment, public health, business and innovation, and peace, conflict and security. Director Tobias Schmidt is supported by a management committee consisting of five people. ce/ww