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Stories from Food Startups

Scientific innovation plays a critical role in shaping the future of sustainable nutrition and food systems. Yet many promising research insights never make it beyond the lab bench. This event introduces you to young entrepreneurs who have taken that leap, turning scientific ideas into real products now found on our shelves and plates. Join us…
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The Sustainability Week Zurich THIS WEEK

The Sustainability Week Zurich is happening on April 13-17. They are an independent student association (Verein) supporting discussions & raising awareness about sustainability in Zurich. They are made up of 5 major universities: UZH, ETH, PHZH, ZHAW and ZHdK. All the events are free for everyone to attend. This is an entire week of events by…
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Invitation to the 2nd Academic Staff Assembly

Dear AVETH members, We are excited to invite you to the 2nd Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at 6:30 PM at ETH Zentrum, HD 1.2. Delegates of the Department Associations and of the Working Groups have voting rights, but any member of the Academic Staff is welcome and encouraged to participate…
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Survey Announcement

ETH Zurich is continuously improving the supervision and framework conditions for doctoral students. Therefore HR and the Rectorate are conducting a  scientific staff survey supported by Empiricon, an independent consulting and research company in the field of personnel and market research. The survey includes questions on the introductory period, support, personal and professional development, employment conditions,…
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Have you ever wondered where your letters really go?

Step behind the scenes at the Zurich–Mülligen Letter Center! Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Switzerland’s largest letter-processing hub! This is your chance to discover the hidden world of Swiss Post and see how millions of letters travel across the country with astonishing speed and precision. What to Expect? There will be a…
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WiNS x ESA – Explore Careers in Space Innovation

Step into the world of space innovation on April 9th, 2026 at ESDI and discover how you can turn your passion for science and technology into a career at the European Space Agency (ESA). We begin with an exclusive guided tour of PSI’s cutting-edge facilities, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure driving frontier research.…
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Workshop: Urban Climate Circles – Art, Science & Climate Ideas

Join us for an evening workshop exploring how art and science can inspire new ways of thinking about climate action. Participants will move through a small exhibition of artworks and accessible climate science pieces designed to prompt reflection and discussion. Through creative exercises, you will develop an idea for climate action, first individually, then collaboratively.…
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Living library and flying dinner: Switching to plant-based food systems

As part of the Sustainability Week Zürich, you are invited to the living library on plant-based food systems. During this event, where the books are the people, various experts will share their personal experiences and research on plant-based food systems from perspectives of health, sustainability, and social justice. There will be a free plant-based apéro…
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Net Zero Day 2026

On 7 May 2026, the ETH community comes together for the Net Zero Day under a new shared motto: Together for Net Zero. Inform. Connect. Act.Shape a climate-friendly ETH Zurich now. This year’s Net Zero Day marks a next step for the ETH Net Zero Programme. It highlights how net zero is increasingly becoming a structural and…
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Sustainability Poster Session

Are you a PhD student or Postdoc researching climate change, sustainability, net-zero, or related topics? We invite you to contribute to our upcoming Sustainability Poster Session. The event is hosted as a pre-event of the ETH Net Zero Day (taking place on 7 May) to foster cross-disciplinary exchange. Join us for a relaxed opportunity to…
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