Category: Social Events

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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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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Sip & Paint

Ready to unwind with colors and creativity? Join us for our yearly Sip & Paint Evening hosted by ScSt@MTEC and the AVETH team! As the days get colder, this is the perfect winter activity — a warm and relaxing evening to sip, paint, and enjoy great company. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up…
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Book Club – September

Join the AVETH Book Club this September! This month, we’re discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Grounded in data, this book examines the epidemic of teen mental illness, the influence of phones, and steps to fix what’s broken. We look forward to an insightful discussion with you! When? Thursday, September 25thWhere? ETH Zentrum (SOL…
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AVETH Book Club this August

Join the AVETH Book Club this August!This month, we’re diving into Existentialism Is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre. We look forward to a philosophical discussion about freedom and responsibility. When? Thursday, August 21stWhere? ETH Zentrum (SOL B4)Time? 18:30 After our discussion, we’ll continue the conversation over dinner and drinks at a local restaurant—covered by AVETH…
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PolyUniQue Alumnx ‘25 Hike – Renggpass

PolyUniQue Alumnx invites you to a hike to Nidwalden, to the breathtaking sceneries around Lake Lucerne. We will discover the Renggpass, the pass that formed the only land connection between Lucerne and the canton of Obwalden until the 1860s. Besides that, we will enjoy a wonderful walk in nature, including a lunch break. When: 06.…
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AVETH Book Club – June

Join the AVETH Book Club this June! This month, we’re diving into The Creation of Patriarchy by Gerda Lerner. This book traces the historical origins of patriarchy, demonstrating how gender hierarchies were socially constructed over time and solidified through law, myth, and culture. When? Thursday, June 26thWhere? ETH Zentrum (SOL B4)Time? 18:30 After our discussion,…
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Join us for a colourful painting event!

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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Backstage Tour Opera Zurich

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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Salsa Crash Course

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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