Events
Events organized by ETH Diversity
08.03.2026, International Women's Day at ETH Zurich
For more than 100 years, International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8. On this day, the achievements of women's rights movements are recognised, existing discrimination and inequalities are addressed, and people are encouraged to work for gender equality – also at ETH Zurich. Find out what is going on at ETH
09.03.2026, 12.30 a.m. – 1.45 p.m., Panel: Gender-based violence: Understanding, Preventing, Transforming (EN)
Gender-based violence often remains invisible and deeply entrenched in societal structures. The panel will show how research, activism, and practice can work together to prevent violence and promote change. external page More information
10.03.2026, 4.30 – 6.30 p.m., Event: Let’s Talk Menopause: Exchange for Employees and Managers (GE)
ETH Diversity invites you to an open exchange about menopause in the workplace as part of International Women’s Day. The event will demonstrate how a supportive and inclusive work environment can be created. More information
26.03.-27.05.2026, Event Series: Embracing Neurodiversity in Higher Education (DE/EN)
Neurodiversity refers to the neuronal diversity in brain development, without classifying any differences as deficient. Examples include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), giftedness, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, and dyscalculia. Learn more about neurodiversity at three different events during the spring semester. More information
30.10.25 – 27.10.26, Event Series: We do care – Insights for university members with caregiving responsibilities (GE/EN)
A series of events jointly organized by ETH Zurich and UZH will provide inspiration, guidance, and exchange on the topic of care for dependants. All students and employees of ETH Zurich and UZH who already hold responsibility in this area or would like to learn more are invited. More information
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Events offered by other ETH units
Accessibility – barrier-free digital spaces
There are regular courses on digital accessibility for ETH members. All current events can be found on the list for internal IT courses.
Communication Academy
Write comprehensibly about research, present results compellingly and present a confident image to the media: Corporate Communications share knowledge about science communication through a series of courses and webinars.
Continuing education
With its portfolio of courses and continuing education, ETH Zurich offers a broad range of opportunities to promote the leadership, technical, methodological and social skills of the employees and students.
Career Events und Networking
Every semester the Career Center as well as some students organisations offer multiple possibilities to get to know numerous companies on campus or virtually, to get a better idea of career entry opportunities and to extend the own network.
Health and work
The health of its employees is an important concern for ETH Zurich. Twice a year, the VPPL department offers lunchtime events on various topics (e.g. burnout prophylaxis).
Guides for sustainable and inclusive Events
ETH members hold more than 3,000 events every year. The new guides for sustainable and inclusive events support the organisers of these events in contributing to ETH Zurich's climate goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The guides cover measures on environmental, diversity and accessibility aspects.
Diversity Balanced Events
Are you organizing events and looking for inspiration on how to make them more inclusive and diverse? Have a look at our Checklist for Diversity Balanced Events.