The Italian Günther Dissertori will succeed the Genevan Joël Mesot at the head of ETH Zurich

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Günther Dissertori will become the next president of ETH Zurich on 1 January 2027, succeeding Joël Mesot after an eight-year mandate. The Federal Council made the appointment on the recommendation of the ETH Board. Dissertori currently serves as rector and vice-president and has led academic transformation work, including a major study reform and the stronger integration of artificial intelligence into teaching. The article highlights his background in particle physics and his role in helping position ETH Zurich among the world’s top universities.

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