Author: Charles

Summer School: Science and Policy – How to Bridge the Gap?

Scientific discoveries play an essential role in shaping the future of society, but there is still a significant gap between science and policymaking. In this 5 days ETH-EPFL summer school participants from diverse backgrounds will learn how to break barriers between scientists, policymakers and the general public.  If you are a PhD student and you are…
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Invitation to the 59th General Assembly of AVETH

Dear AVETH member, dear Friend, We cordially invite you to join us at our upcoming AVETH General Assembly (GA). You are most welcome to join in person at ETH HG, Dozentenfoyer. Please come a bit early for registration at the desk where also voting cards will be distributed. Since some of us have gotten used…
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Photo exhibition: One year of war in Ukraine

It is hard to believe, but the full-scale, unfair, and horrible war against Ukraine has already lasted for a whole year. With this exhibition, UASAZ wants to show you life in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, captured by Ukrainian photographers and volunteers.We have received a lot of emotional feedback on our photo exhibition. We are…
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International Chemistry Olympiad 2023

Support the 2023 International Chemistry Olympiad The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) will take place for the first time in Switzerland and at ETH Zurich from 16 to 25 July 2023. Helpers are being sought for this major event. ETH employees will receive an additional day of holiday to compensate for their voluntary commitment. Over 300…
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EPT Summer Camp

The EPT-hub is happy to invite you join the EPT summer camp for  TAs (targeted at PhD students and postdocs, also not on current teaching duties), which will take place already in June (4-7th) in beautiful surroundings of Morschach. The camp will  cover topics of activating didactical techniques, student’s engagement and self-management for teaching & research. Special event of…
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Mitarbeit Digitaler Campus / Collaboration digital campus

Du hast die Möglichkeit, den zukünftigen Lehrbetrieb und Lehradministration der ETH aktiv mitzugestalten. Im Rahmen des Vorprojektes “Digitaler Campus” werden wir einen Request for Proposal (RFP) für die Ausschreibung von Campussoftware und Learning Management System erstellen. Dazu werden wir gemeinsam mit den verschiedenen Stakeholdern die Anforderungen erheben, wobei wir insbesondere auf die Unterstützung der AVETH-Mitglieder…
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2.5% inflation adjustment for doctoral students starting March 1st, 2023

Today, 23.02.2023, the ETH Schulleitung decided that the salary rates of doctoral students (and scientific assistants I) will be increased by the inflation adjustment of 2.5% as of March 1, 2023, based on the decision of the SNSF.This is great news for doctoral students! AVETH will continue discussions with all responsible parties with the aim…
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Photo exhibition 1 year of war in Ukraine

Our Ukrainian Association of Students and Academics in Zurich is preparing a photo exhibition devoted to the anniversary of the war in Ukraine. It will take place in the HG between 20.2-05.03.

Statement of solidarity and humanitarian aid collection for earthquake victims

We are deeply saddened by the earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye which affected multiple cities in Türkiye and northwestern Syria and resulted in the loss of many lives. Our condolences to those who lost loved ones. And we wish quick recovery to all of the injured. TÜRKİYE/SYRIA NEEDS OUR HELP! Two massive earthquakes (7.7 and…
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