Teach, research, innovate
Dr. Vira Bondar (EPT-?hub, ETH)
Dr. Giorgia Zandomeneghi (ETH Doctoral Administration)
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. Our experience shows that becoming familiar with the basics of teaching and learning already at the beginning of the doctorate makes the preparation and the teaching activity itself easier and more enjoyable.
This workshop will introduce you to teaching and to the role of teaching assistants at ETH. You will learn about:
- Strategies for creating an effective learning environment
- Approaches to engage students actively
- Methods for assessing learning in the classroom.
And you will have the opportunity to practice these techniques with your peers!
Finally you will learn about the offer available at ETH to develop your teaching skills.
Registration
Date: Monday 16 March 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Location: ETH Main Building (R?mistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich), room HG F 33.1
external page Registration "Design your perfect class: an introduction for TAs"
A teaching portfolio is a key component of faculty job applications. It presents your teaching accomplishments, philosophy, and impact—supported by evidence and reflection.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to develop a strong teaching statement and begin assembling a portfolio that effectively showcases your teaching experience.
The workshop is intended for teaching assistants who want to build a teaching portfolio for faculty job applications and reflect on their teaching development. No prior experience with teaching portfolios is required.
Registration
Date: Friday 8 May 2026
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: ETH Main Building (R?mistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich), room HG F 33.5
Have you ever wondered if creating a spin-off could be a career path for you? Do you want to know what it takes to turn a scientific idea into a successful business?
Join us for an inspiring session dedicated to transforming doctoral research into thriving ventures. If you're a researcher with groundbreaking ideas, this event provides the resources, connections, and inspiration needed to succeed in the entrepreneurial world. Hear from an ETH Pioneer Fellow who has successfully made this journey, sharing experiences, pitfalls, and knowledge. Don’t miss this chance to propel your research into the market and join our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem!
This session is particularly recommended if you plan to apply for the ETH Pioneer Fellowship (next application deadline is 2 March 2026).
The session is built on three inputs and aims to give you a rounded view of entrepreneurship:
- Intro entrepreneurship, Swiss startup ecosystem
- An introduction and overview of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at ETH Zurich (Support programs, Funding, IP licensing) + Q&A
- Deep dive ETH Pioneer Fellowship
- Pioneer Fellow experience + Q&A
Speakers
external page Maria Friedrich - Entrepreneurship Manager ETH Entrepreneurship
Tomas Brenner - Head of the Pioneer Fellowship Program
Yvan Bosshard - Co-founder and CEO of external page Anevo and Pioneer Fellow
Registration
Date: tba
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Student Project House Zentrum (Clausiusstrasse 16, 8006 Zurich - Zentrum campus)
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