Category: News

Invitation to the 2nd Academic Staff Assembly

Dear AVETH members, We are excited to invite you to the 2nd Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at 6:30 PM at ETH Zentrum, HD 1.2. Delegates of the Department Associations and of the Working Groups have voting rights, but any member of the Academic Staff is welcome and encouraged to participate…
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Survey Announcement

ETH Zurich is continuously improving the supervision and framework conditions for doctoral students. Therefore HR and the Rectorate are conducting a  scientific staff survey supported by Empiricon, an independent consulting and research company in the field of personnel and market research. The survey includes questions on the introductory period, support, personal and professional development, employment conditions,…
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Sustainability Poster Session

Are you a PhD student or Postdoc researching climate change, sustainability, net-zero, or related topics? We invite you to contribute to our upcoming Sustainability Poster Session. The event is hosted as a pre-event of the ETH Net Zero Day (taking place on 7 May) to foster cross-disciplinary exchange. Join us for a relaxed opportunity to…
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Learning experiences provided by the ENHANCE Alliance

Discover international learning experiences provided by the ENHANCE Alliance ENHANCE is a network of ten leading European technical universities offering a wide range of learning opportunities including a mobility and a scholarship. The new learning opportunities for summer 2026 are now published here. Attend the “Plotting Sustainability on power struggles in the city” ENHANCE summer…
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Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education

Neurodivergent students and staff are part of our academic communities. Three events in FS26 invite participants to learn more about various aspects of neurodiversity and reflect on challenges and opportunities in the university context: Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Insights from Autism26.03.2026, 12:15 – 13:30, online webinar Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Understanding ADHD – Science…
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Solidarity with the Iranian community

To the Iranian community at ETH Zurich: We stand with you in solidarity during this deeply difficult time.Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones as the humanitarian crisis in Iran continues to unfold. As AVETH, we want you to know that you are not alone. We care about your wellbeing and are committed…
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PBLabs – trainings

Ever feel like your PhD or post-doc role is actually five roles in one?Researcher. Supervisor. Project manager. Facilitator. Stakeholder wrangler. PBLabs offers hands-on trainings designed exactly for these realities at ETH. Especially relevant if you… Popular picks: Curious? Check out all trainings and details here:https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/education/pblabs/pblabs-trainings.html If you want to know more or have any questions you can contact pblabs@ethz.ch. 

Citizen Science School series

Research for whom? Whose knowledge counts? How can we make research practices more inclusive? And how can Citizen Science contribute to solving societal challenges?  We are back with the 5th edition of our Citizen Science School series! This summer school focuses on the topic “Co-Creating Knowledge: Transforming Research Through Citizen Science”. Are you interested in…
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Our voices were heard!

Our voices were heard.During its winter session, the Swiss Parliament decided to reduce the proposed cuts to education, research, and innovation. This is an important step toward safeguarding Switzerland’s academic and scientific future. This outcome was made possible by the strong mobilization of students and scientists at the rally on October 1st. We would especially like to…
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GreenPick PASS ZÜRI – 30% off!

GreenPick PASS ZÜRI – Get 30% off your sustainable voucher guide! Keen to enjoy Zurich consciously while getting great deals? – The GreenPick PASS ZÜRI is your voucher guide for sustainable shopping and experiences. With the pass, you get 50 vouchers and 124 pages of inspiration for sustainable spots in the heart of the city. Discover…
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