Diversity at ETH Zurich

ETH Diversity is committed to ensuring that all members of ETH Zurich can study, pursue research, work or complete an apprenticeship with equal opportunities and sucess, regardless of their 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 much more.

Current Topics and Events

Winners of the ALEA and Diversity Award 2024

The ALEA and Diversity Awards, initiated by AVETH, were presented with VPPL/ETH Diversity at a joint ceremony on 26 November 2024. The awards recognise individuals and groups who exemplify the understanding of leadership and support the commitment to diversity and inclusion from ETH Zurich. You can find more information in the Internal News article

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 December 24th/25th and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who in the Christian faith is the son of God.
  • Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 nights, starting this year on Dec. 25th. It is a Jewish festival of light, commemorating 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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The ETH Diversity Team is available for questions and suggestions.

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