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Action Days “Rights of Persons with Disabilities” between 27 August and 10 September 2022

Switzerland ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) back in 2014. Nevertheless, people with disabilities continue to face obstacles on a daily basis, be it when accessing buildings, information or events. The Kantonales Sozialamt (KSA) and the Behindertenkonferenz Kanton Zürich (BKZ) have launched the «UNCRPD Action Days». This initiative will…
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Salsa Event & Social 11.06.2022 16:00-19:30

Do you like to dance? If your answer is yes, then this event is for you! It doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner or a pro dancer, come learn and practice your salsa moves at the Salsa class & social! For the first time, AVETH and Tanzquotient are joining forces to bring a…
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Lubio Science Webinar: PARP inhibition restores MAPK inhibitor sensitivity in melanoma 05.05.22 16:00-17:00

Date and Time: Thursday, May 5th at 16:00 CET – 17:00 CET Webinar title: PARP inhibition restores MAPK inhibitor sensitivity in melanoma Description: “Cutaneous malignant melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer and is responsible for approximately 75% of all skin tumor deaths. Inhibitors of the MAPK signaling pathway (MAPKi) have become important…
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Sechseläuten 25.04.2022 17:30

After 2 years of Coronavirus-forced break, Sechseläuten comes back and you really should not miss it! See the Böögg burn at the Sechseläutenplatz and join us for drinks at Tibits Bistro afterwards!The Böögg – a huge snowman figure symbolizing winter, will be burnt at 6 pm. You can either secure a good spot yourself early…
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AVETH 57th General Assembly April 21, 2022

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 Time: 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. (approx.) Place in-person: ETH Alumni Pavillon, Centrum Zurich Place online:  https://ethz.zoom.us/j/66970368139 We would kindly ask you to wear your mask while walking around and to register yourself at the desk where also voting cards will be distributed. We will briefly report on the activities…
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Panel discussion on transition back from industry to academia 08.04.2022 13:00 

AVETH Postdoc+ team has a new event for you and I bet that you have never seen something like this before. So.. you have heard about academia to industry transitions already a million times, and you understand how it works (hopefully). But how about a transition back from industry to academia?  Yes! There are people…
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Zurich Airport Tour April 7th 2022

Are you eager to get behind the scenes and learn how Zurich Airport works? Then join us for the guided two-hour tour of Zurich Airport and learn of the different procedures that ensure your travel gets a smooth start. During the tour, you will visit the Observation Deck E that offers unbeatable views of the runways. Also, you will…
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Zürcher Frühlingsball

Come and dance to Jive, Viennese Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha and Tango! The festive ball program is musically framed by the swinging sounds of the Polyphonia University Orchestra and the groovy basses of the Polyband. You can expect 200m² dance floor, 3 hours of live music and an outstanding show performance. Also hosting the event are Tanzquotient,…
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Bowling night March 31st 2022, 19:00-21:00

Come meet fellow ETH researchers and join us for a fun evening of bowling! Whether you are an avid bowler, a social bee or a shy participant, you can make the most of it. We will form teams of 6 people, which will bowl in different lanes from 7 to 9 pm. At the end…
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#StandWithUkraine

At AVETH we #StandWithUkraine Families of our dear friends and board members are affected by the war in Ukraine. We are deeply concerned and call to all AVETH members for support. Here is how you can help:   Options for direct support of Ukraine are listed here:https://www.stopputin.net/ For humanitarian aid, here is the possibility to…
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