Diversity at ETH Zurich
ETH Diversity is committed to ensuring that all members of ETH Zurich study, pursue research, and work with equal opportunities and sucess, regardless of function, education, origin, race, gender, age, language, social status, lifestyle, religious, ideological or political beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, physical and mental disability, or professional status. We work on issues such as unconscious bias, racism, sexual harassment, women's advancement in academia, and more.
Current Topics and Events
Support for additional childcare costs
You are an ETH member, attending a conference, are on a short research stay, have to go on a business trip or are taking part in further training and additional expenses are incurred for the care of your child/children? Then you can apply for the Robert Gnehm Grant. There are a few grants left.
Celebrations of Light
?? As the days grow colder and the light becomes scarcer, communities of faith and culture around the world gather in celebration. This year, we at ETH Diversity would like to highlight a number of holiday and festivals of light that take place during the winter months.
- Diwali is celebrated for 5 days, starting this year on Oct. 31st. It is the Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the spiritual victory of light over dark, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance.
- Winter Solstice takes place this year on Dec. 21st, marking the shortest day of the year. Celebrated across various cultures for centuries, it symbolizes light, renewal and new beginnings.
- Christmas is obseved on Decemebr 24th/25th and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who in the Christian faith is the son of God.
- Hannnukah is celebrated for 8 nights, starting this year on Dec. 25th. It is a Jewish festival of light, comemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the 2nd century BC.
New Checklist for 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.
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