Eawag Committees
Analytical Committee of Eawag (Anacom)
Chemical analysis is concerned with the identification and quantitation of chemical substances. In view of the specific requirements and projects within the research sectors, these activities are distributed across various research departments at Eawag. The Anacom advises management on the development of chemical analysis at Eawag and coordinates activities in this area.
Doctoral Studies Committee
At Eawag, some 150 doctoral students are completing their training. These studies are carried out in close cooperation with the higher education institutions that award doctorates. The Doctoral Studies Committee oversees the various support programmes for PhD students, offers assistance for supervisors and provides a forum for PhD-related concerns.
Eawag Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee focuses on the issues of equality and equal opportunities for women and men, all cultures and all ages .
Staff council
The staff council of Eawag
- represents the interests of staff and ensures their participation, particularly in case of major reorganisations, in the enactment of laws and regulations, and in consultations.
- is the point of contact for suggestions from staff and their interest groups.
- is the point of contact for the Directorate on staff-related issues.
- is in exchange with other staff councils within the ETH Domain.
Ecology Team
The Ecology Team ensures a sustainable operation of Eawag by:
- Conserving resources - ensuring Eawag employees act in an environmentally conscious way
- Networking – providing a platform for information and coordination of eco-policy and eco-action
- Playing a role model – providing leadership and motivation for environmental protection and sustainable development
- Concrete action – developing strategies and action plans and providing support during their implementation
Safety and Risk Management Committee
All safety officers and officers of the internal control system (ICS) are active members of the Safety and Risk Management Committee. The Safety and Risk Management Committee is responsible for safety oversight, compliance and training. The committee disseminates information, ensures that experience is shared and makes an annual risk report to the Directorate.
