Author: Chamith Karannagodage

UASAZ Movie Screening “Carol of the Bells” (“Shchedryk”)

Christmas is approaching fast and “Carol of the Bells” can be heard everywhere you go! But not everyone knows that one of the most scintillating and enlightening Christmas carols is the Ukrainian song “Shchedryk” with music from Mykola Leontovych. Mykola Leontovych’s legendary “Shchedryk” gave the movie its name and became a symbol of light, faith,…
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Lecture: Stress management & Burnout prevention strategies

Needless to say, stress management is a key skill to possess in the workplace and in academic settings. Burnout prevention starts with proper boundary settings surrounding work and personal life and our event is here to provide participants with the tools needed for a healthier relationship with themselves. – Learn Stress management and burnout prevention…
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Join the Postdoc Career Week 2024

Dear Postdocs, Oberassistants and Scientific Assistants We would like to inform you that the next Postdoc Career Week (PDCW) will take place from 22-26 January 2024. The programme, consisting of eight (mostly) online sessions, provides relevant information and great inspiration for Postdocs, Oberassistants and other Scientific Assistants who work at ETH Zurich. Whether you are…
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Calling all aviation enthusiasts – join us for a company tour of Pilatus Aircraft!

Get a close-up look at the Pilatus production facility and witness the craftsmanship behind their unique aircraft. Don’t miss this exceptional chance to see the inner workings of one of the leading manufacturers of business and training aircraft. After the tour, you can join us for a visit to a restaurant, where your lunch is…
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Lindt Home of Chocolate – Guided Tour 19.11.2023

Join us for a (delicious) guided tour in the “Lindt Home of Chocolate” in Kilchberg! On this hour-long guided tour (in English) you will learn all about the long journey of the cocoa bean and how cocoa pods are processed into the finest chocolate. In the glass-windowed chocolate factory, you can watch how small chocolate bars are…
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AVETH BookClub: To Have or To Be

The October’s edition of the non-fiction AVETH bookclub will discuss To Have or To Be from Erich Fromm. It will take place the 19th of October at ETH Hönggerberg (AVETH room – HWB E01). The discussion will formally start at 18:30h but you are invited from 18:00h for a get-together with snacks and drinks. Snacks…
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How to proceed for funding of publication fees with SNSF grants

When the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funds a project, it covers the fees for any resulting gold open-access publications. Researchers from ETH Zurich use the SNSF’s ChronosHub platform to settle these fees. ETH Zurich’s open-access policy states that “knowledge must be provided at appropriate costs”. The ETH Library informs and advises researchers on all…
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Ideas Competition Reatch 2023

Do you have an idea how research can constructively help shape the future of Switzerland? With the ideas competition, Reatch is looking for your solutions for the future of Switerland! Deadline: 15.10.202 The final will take place on November 18, 2023 in Bern  With a convincing idea you can: 2023 is a significant year for Switzerland:…
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The Diversity Award

In collaboration with ETH Diversity, AVETH is conferring the Diversity Award for the third year on November 29th. Individuals and organisations will be honoured for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion at ETH Zurich. Do you know a person or an organisation who has made a noteworthy impact in increasing diversity and the inclusion…
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WiNS Mentoring program

Studying at university can come with many challenges and uncertainties, but you are not alone! In the new WiNS mentoring program you will find support during your time at ETH. Meet experienced mentors from higher years of study who will answer your burning questions and guide you throughout the year, whether it be for academic…
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