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The ETH Board announced on May 24, 2013 the appointment of the new director of CDH.
Professor Thomas David, Full Professor at the University of Lausanne, was appointed as Director of the College of Humanities (CDH) and as Full Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences at the CDH.
Thomas David made a name for himself with his work on the history of Eastern Europe and the slave trade in Switzerland. His latest research focuses on the history of philanthropy in Geneva, the history of the elites in Switzerland and the development of worldwide healthcare through the activities of the World Health Organization. The appointment of Thomas David will enable EPFL to further develop its high-calibre teaching programme in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Professor Thomas David's appointment will officially start on August 1, 2013.