Orientation event for new doctoral students
07 September 2026 - 07 September 2026 Event Hybrid event; onsite and online
The aim of this event, held in English, is to introduce doctoral students to structures and objectives of ETH Zurich, whilst offering an overview of the main services provided by ETH. Our goal is to help newly-arrived doctoral students integrate into the ETH culture and facilitate contacts. A ‘New in Zurich’ tour follows the orientation event! Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
The seven secrets of highly successful doctoral students
17 September 2026 - 17 September 2026 Workshop Remote via Zoom
This workshop conducted by Hugh Kearns (Flinders University, Australia, ThinkWell) describes the key habits that our research and experience with thousands of students across the world shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your research project. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in doing research. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Challenges of scientific writing: tips for writing in English
23 September 2026 - 23 September 2026 Seminar
This short seminar will provide a quick overview of some of the common challenges faced by researchers publishing their first texts in English, and how to overcome them. We will touch on issues of content and organization as well as on tips for writing more reader friendly texts. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Writing a successful doctoral plan
28 September 2026 - 28 September 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
As a doctoral candidate at ETH Zurich, you are required to submit a doctoral plan within your first year. This crucial document forms the foundation of your aptitude colloquium and is essential for your definitive admission to the doctoral program. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and confidence necessary to craft a successful doctoral plan. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
AI+X Summit 2026
01 October 2026 - 01 October 2026 Event StageOne, 8050 Zurich
Join us on October 1st, 2026 at StageOne Zurich for the 6th edition of the AI+X Summit, the city’s leading event at the intersection of AI and industry. Presented by the ETH AI Center in collaboration with ZHAW and the University of Zurich, this event brings together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of AI. This milestone event will feature a full day of engaging workshops, a vibrant exhibition, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and inform.
S4 Workshop: How to Make a Good Rebuttal
06 October 2026 - 06 October 2026 Event
Led by IMPRS-IS graduate Robert Geirhos, this training will cover the different aspects that contribute to rebuttal success: preparation, strategy, organization, content, and more.
Healthy Minds in Academia: Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
14 October 2026 - 14 October 2026 Workshop
All community members are welcome to join for this webinar exploring how perfectionism and imposter syndrome affect researchers, offering strategies to reduce self-criticism, build confidence, and foster healthier approaches to work.
Be the master of your time!
19 October 2026 - 19 October 2026 Workshop Remote via Zoom
As a doctoral student, you face numerous demands on your time. Often, you find yourself switching roles between being a student, researcher, teacher, and other duties. Sometimes, all these responsibilities can pile-up, overwhelming you. This short workshop aims to increase your awareness of how you allocate your time and provide strategies to enhance your self- and time-management skills. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Responsible Conduct in Research: 2026
19 October 2026 - 19 October 2026 Event
Through real and highly topical cases involving authorship, publication, peer review, and generative AI, this training introduces core principles of responsible conduct in research and explores how researchers can navigate difficult questions when the answers are not always obvious.
Thriving as a Doctoral Student: Values, roles and professional culture at ETH
22 October 2026 - 22 October 2026 Workshop
Being a doctoral student means having different roles and responsibilities. Beyond conducting your own independent research, you are simultaneously a student, an employee, a team member, and an educator. Navigating this unique position requires ensuring that every one of these roles is performed in full accordance with ETH’s rules, values, and professional culture. But what do these overlapping responsibilities look like in practice, and how do you manage them successfully? Leave this interactive workshop with concrete strategies to confidently steer your doctorate and foster a collaborative, respectful working environment. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
S4 Workshop: Applying for Academic Jobs: CVs, Statements, and Strategy
26 October 2026 - 26 October 2026 Workshop
This training is designed to equip our scholars with essential skills to navigate the academic job application process effectively, including crafting CVs, research statements, and strategic applications.
ETH AI Center Breakfast
27 October 2026 - 27 October 2026 Connect ETH AI Center, Andreasstrasse 5, OAT X, 8092 Zürich
The Tuesday breakfast is a regular, bi-weekly event hosted by the ETH AI Center. It usually starts with a stand-up breakfast, followed by an informal 10 minute research talk and then some center news. Around once a quarter, the AI Center holds a breakfast with a research talk from a CLS doctoral fellow. The speaker this time will be: TBD.
Design your perfect class: an introduction for TAs
27 October 2026 - 27 October 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
All ETH doctoral students are required to assist in the teaching activities of their departments or chairs and thereby to develop their own teaching competences. This workshop will introduce you to teaching and to the role of teaching assistants at ETH. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Progress report & annual status conversation. Stop reporting. Start steering!
29 October 2026 - 29 October 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
The annual status conversation is mandatory for all doctoral students who have passed their aptitude colloquium, requiring a progress report to be prepared in advance. Don't treat it as just another administrative hurdle! When used correctly, the annual status conversation is a powerful steering instrument designed to shape your doctorate, align expectations with your supervisor, and map out your career. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Keep calm and use the library
02 November 2026 - 02 November 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
This course introduces doctoral students to AI-based tools and library resources that can support their research process. It combines practical application of these tools with critical reflection on the role of generative AI in academic work. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Creating impact with your research: the role of Intellectual Property
03 November 2026 - 03 November 2026 Seminar
How can your research solve real-world problems? If you want your doctoral work to make an impact on society, it’s essential to understand how to translate ideas from the bench to the market. Join us for a dynamic seminar on how Intellectual Property (IP) protection and commercialization can turn research into social and economic value. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
09 November 2026 - 13 November 2026 Workshop
During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.
Mental health, resilience, and balance
11 November 2026 - 11 November 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
Pursuing a PhD is intellectually rewarding, but it can also bring significant stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. This workshop explores practical strategies to maintain mental well-being while navigating the demands of academic life. Participants will learn evidence-based tips for managing stress, preventing burnout, strengthening resilience, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. . Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Get the supervision you need
12 November 2026 - 12 November 2026 Workshop Remote via Zoom
Research has shown consistently that the relationship between doctoral students and their supervisors influences the research productivity and the success of the doctorate. Moreover, a good supervisory relationship helps maintain the candidate satisfaction and mental health. Join us for this workshop and learn about the importance and the complexity of the supervisory relationship. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Swiss Robotics Day 2026
13 November 2026 - 13 November 2026 Event StageOne Event & Convention Center, Zurich
Swiss Robotics Day is Switzerland’s premier exhibition on robotics for service sectors. It brings together professionals and enthusiasts, fostering connections, sharing ideas, creating business opportunities, and attracting talent.
Sleep and Recovery
17 November 2026 - 17 November 2026 Workshop Remote via Zoom
Healthy sleep is essential for both our physical and mental health, as well as for good performance. This seminar will provide relevant information for understanding sleep and address the relationship between stress and disturbed sleep. Most importantly, the seminar will equip participants with practical and effective strategies for establishing healthy sleep habits and achieving restful sleep. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
ETH AI Center Breakfast
24 November 2026 - 24 November 2026 Connect ETH AI Center, Andreasstrasse 5, OAT X, 8092 Zürich
The Tuesday breakfast is a regular, bi-weekly event hosted by the ETH AI Center. It usually starts with a stand-up breakfast, followed by an informal 10 minute research talk and then some center news. Around once a quarter, the AI Center holds a breakfast with a research talk from a CLS doctoral fellow. The speaker this time will be: TBD.
Writing a successful doctoral plan
25 November 2026 - 25 November 2026 Workshop Onsite in Zurich
As a doctoral candidate at ETH Zurich, you are required to submit a doctoral plan within your first year. This crucial document forms the foundation of your aptitude colloquium and is essential for your definitive admission to the doctoral program. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and confidence necessary to craft a successful doctoral plan. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
The Power of Networks, Relationship Building, and Research Pitches
26 November 2026 - 26 November 2026 Workshop
Learn how to build authentic professional networks and communicate your research with clarity and confidence to support your career and mental wellbeing.
Q&A webinar: administrative and academic aspects of the doctorate
09 December 2026 - 09 December 2026 Event Online Webinar
The panelists will answer your questions related to, e.g.: Contract, work permit, working conditions; Doctoral plan and aptitude colloquium; Second advisor; Regular and extended doctoral studies. Organised by the ETH Zurich Doctoral Administration.
Past Events
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
CLS2026 Retreat
A three-day in-person event for the CLS community
Q&A Webinar "Final administrative steps"
Final administrative steps towards the completion of your doctorate
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