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Mental Health Awareness Days

Academic life can be demanding, deadlines, long hours, balancing research and life. That’s why ETH is hosting the Mental Health Awareness Days: a series of action days with talks, workshops, and events dedicated to supporting your mental health and wellbeing. Make sure to pick up your Zeit Campus Mental Health Guide, because mental health matters 365 days a…
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Film screening & discussion with director Samir

Join us for a film screening and discussion around the topic: migration and working class in Switzerland. We will watch and discuss the documentary “The Miraculous Transformation of the Working Class into Foreigners” together with the film director, Samir. When: November 12 between 17–20  Where: PB Labs (RZ D8),  Register here: https://forms.gle/DG4HFeKfFnqJZaqJA This event is organized by the WIDE…
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How do Switzerland and Swiss universities extend hospitality to refugee academics?

Join us for a conversation on migration, belonging, and academic inclusion at Swiss universities – and explore what possibilities may lie ahead. Kristina Schüpbach, PhD candidate at ETH and the Immigration Policy Lab, will give a short introduction on the current situation of hospitality and work prospects for immigrants in Switzerland. The association SEET will present…
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Open Science & Knowledge Security

How can we keep science open and international, while remaining secure at the same time? If you are working on sensitive technologies, involved in international collaborations, or simply curious about the ethical dimensions of research, join us on 17 November 2025 at ETH Zürich (HG F7) for a discussion on this fascinating topic. Organized by…
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ENHANCE Cross-Border Mentoring Programme – Call for Mentees!

Are you an early-stage researcher in STEM? Looking to grow your skills, gain international perspectives, and build your career path with the support of an experienced mentor?We invite you to apply for the ENHANCE Cross-Border Mentoring Programme – a unique, one-year initiative connecting researchers across Europe. Mentee applications open: 1 – 31 October 2025 Don’t miss the…
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WiNS: Working in Switzerland: Panel Discussion with alumni

Are you a Master’s student, PhD, Postdoc, or ETH staff member from a non-EU/EFTA country? Join us for an insightful panel discussion with alumni and recruitment experts on navigating the Swiss labor market and understanding work permit procedures. Learn from real experiences, gain clarity on Swiss employment policies, and get practical advice for building your career in Switzerland.…
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Invitation to the 1st Academic Staff Assembly (ASA)

Dear AVETH members,We are excited to invite you to the 1st Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 6:30 PM at ETH Zentrum, HG E1.2.Delegates of the Department Associations and of the Working Groups do have voting rights, but any member of the academic staff is welcome to participate in the discussion…
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SkyCampus – Events

Paint & Meditate — Mental Health Awareness Week Special Take a mindful pause with us during Mental Health Awareness Week. This unique workshop combines meditation to calm the mind with painting to spark creativity and flow, a simple yet powerful way to recharge and support your mental well-being. No experience needed. Just come as you…
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English Waltz and Discofox Crash Course

Always wanted to try dancing some dancing, but didn’t manage to? Or just want to prepare for Polyball? This is your chance!Join the English Waltz and Discofox Crash Course organized by AVETH and taught by experienced ballroom teachers. The course is tailored for beginners. The course is only for PhD students, Post-Docs and academic staff.…
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Free Vegan & Vegetarian Lunch

thanks to the FoodSharing platform and aki association! Join us every Wednesday for a delicious lunch made from saved food. Together, we create a welcoming space and take a step toward a more sustainable, caring use of our shared resources.  The idea is to create both a welcoming space and a contribution to systemic change — cultivating…
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Academic Precarity at ETH Zurich – 1st Roundtable

Roundtable 1 on 11.11.2025: Academic Precarity at ETH Zurich The involved@ETH project aims to make voices from underrepresented and vulnerable groups heard, and offers an opportunity to actively participate in the development of a more inclusive and diversity-sensitive university culture. Collaborative roundtables are a central element of the project. These discussions provide the space to address the…
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