The Sustainability Week Zurich is happening on April 13-17. They are an independent student association (Verein) supporting discussions & raising awareness about sustainability in Zurich. They are made up of 5 major universities: UZH, ETH, PHZH, ZHAW and ZHdK. All the events are free for everyone to attend. This is an entire week of events by…
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Practising inclusion means creating a respectful and open working environment and actively removing barriers. To strengthen this commitment, VPPL has launched the project ’Working with Disabilities’ and set up a dedicated team. All employees are invited to share their experiences in the survey linked below and help strengthen inclusion at ETH Zurich. Here is the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
