Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) and Swiss Youth For Climate (SYFC) invite experts from industry and research to a panel discussion on the role of finance in sustainability. Join the exciting discussion, bring your own questions and tell your friends! It starts on Wednesday May 21st, 6pm in HG E 3 and will be followed by…
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To celebrate the beginning of summer, let’s get creative in a vibrant guided painting session, where we’ll be creating our own graceful koi swimming through still waters, with flowing lines, glowing colours, and a whole lot of zen energy. It is perfect for beginners (no experience needed), all the materials are included, and an instructor…
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This month, we’re diving into Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman. This book explores how television and entertainment-driven media have transformed public discourse, prioritizing spectacle over substance and diminishing critical thinking. When? Thursday, May 22ndWhere? ETH Zentrum (room in HG TBD)Time? 18:30 After our discussion, we’ll…
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Got an early-stage startup idea and ready to compete for a share of our CHF 8,000 prize pool? Want to showcase your innovation to ETH’s expert jury and community? Join us for polyPitch – ETH’s startup pitch competition for scientific staff – on May 28th @ ETH from 17:30! Selected teams will pitch live, gain…
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Study title: The effect of chitin and ascorbic acid on dietary iron absorption from Tenebrio molitor larvae in young women. Dear ETH staff member We are currently recruiting healthy non-pregnant, non-lactating female participants, who are between 18-45 years old, whose body weight is up to 70 kg with a normal BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2, and who have an open-minded attitude towards consuming…
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Dear AVETH members, ETH Zurich’s Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) unit is currently reassessing the university’s alarm systems. As part of this process, they are interested in identifying potential human factors that may affect how alarms are perceived and responded to across campus. At the request of SSHE, we kindly invite you to participate…
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Recent events regarding an internal investigation at ETH Zurich, reported in the media (Tagesanzeiger article), have raised important discussions across the academic community. As the association representing the scientific staff at ETH (AVETH), we wish to express our appreciation for ETH’s commitment to transparency and procedural fairness in handling these sensitive matters. The publication of…
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An interactive simulation game on the transition to a net zero Switzerland. Step into the role of key stakeholders and develop solutions for the real-world challenge of climate transformation.
Experience the unseen world of the Zurich Opera House! Due to the huge interest in our first AVETH Opera Tour in February, we decided to offer another event. Lasting 1.5 hours, this exclusive guided tour invites you to explore the magic behind the scenes. Step onto the grand stage, explore the make-up and dressmaking departments, and marvel at…
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Always wanted to try dancing Salsa, but didn’t manage to? This is your chance! Join the Salsa Crash Course organized by AVETH and taught by experienced Salsa teachers. The course is tailored for beginners. The course is only for PhD students, Post-Docs and academic staff. Registration is on first come, and first served basis. You…
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