PBLabs
Enabling project-based education
PBLabs (Project-Based Labs) is a strategic initiative of the Rectorate. We enable project-based education (PBE) to empower our graduates as they navigate a world of change and tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
We aim to build a coherent and consistent PBE approach across ETH Zurich. This requires a shared understanding of questions such as when PBE is an effective approach and when it is not, what the dos and don’ts are, and how the desired learning outcomes can be ensured.
Support
We provide expertise, support, and inspiration for lecturers, educational developers, and department representatives who develop and implement PBE formats.
What is project-based education (PBE)?
WORKSHOPS:
Project-based courses: their design and management
INSPIRATION:
Hosting
We design and operate PBLabs RZ, an innovative teaching space that is purpose-built for hosting PBE formats.
Info and booking on PBlabs RZ D8
UPCOMING DEADLINES: Applications for HS2025 will open in early February 2025.
Coaching
We coordinate the education of student coaches for PBE formats at ETH Zurich to allow for scalability and exploit synergies
COURSES:
Coaching Students lecture FS2025
Facilitating student workshops: principles and practices FS2025
News and events
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Upcoming:
COURSES:
Coaching Students lecture FS2025
Facilitating student workshops: principles and practices FS2025
Project-based courses: their design and management
While we do not claim to have all the answers yet, we are confident that by fostering a community of practice among lecturers, educational developers, and study programs, we will generate valuable insights and learnings for everyone involved in designing and implementing project-based courses and curricula.
Moreover, many PBE formats rely on trained coaches. PBLabs facilitates, coordinates, and fosters the education of student coaches, and maintains a pool of trained student coaches, enabling us to connect lecturers in need of coaches with suitable candidates.
ETH Zürich
Unit for Teaching and Learning (UTL)
Auf der Mauer 17
8001
Zürich
Please note: This is our office address - it is NOT the address of PBLabs RZ. PBLabs RZ is located at Clausiusstrasse 59 D-Floor.