International Women's Day
For more than 100 years, International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8. The day is intended to celebrate the achievements of the women's rights movement to date, to draw attention to existing discrimination and inequalities, and to encourage people to work for gender justice, including at ETH Zurich.
International Women's Day makes everyone aware once again that ETH Zurich would not be as strong as it is without the diverse commitment of women. Whether in the technical or administrative area, in teaching or in research: women bring new and important perspectives that allow us all to be more innovative and successful together! It depends on a productive togetherness - ETH Zurich attaches great importance to this togetherness. In terms of atmosphere and proportions, ETH Zurich should be a place where people of all gender identities study and work together on an equal footing, teach and conduct research, and generally be creative and innovative.
ETH Zurich events and offers around the International Women's Day 2024
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07.03.24 - Vorsorgeplanung für jede Lebenslage – Tipps von der Fachfrau (DE)
ETH Diversity veranstaltet in Kooperation mit dem Personalverband des Bundes (PVB) eine Online-Veranstaltung zum Thema Vorsorge. Nadine Jürgensen, Co-Founderin von ellexx, wird die Teilnehmenden mit wertvollen Tipps und Ratschlägen versorgen und das Vorsorgesystem der Schweiz erklären. Mehr Infos
05.03.24 - Stammtisch des Netzwerkes der Wasseringenieurinnen (DE)
Für den diesjährigen Stammtisch (05.03.2024, Kafi für Dich, Zürich) hat sich das Netzwerk der Wasseringenieurinnen anlässlich des Internationalen Frauentages etwas Besonderes überlegt: Bring dein Lieblingsbuch, am liebsten von oder über oder für Frauen, mit und erzähle etwas darüber! external pageMehr Informationen und Anmeldung
05.-07.03.24 - Parity Talks IX (EN)
The ninth edition of Parity Talks will be taking place from 5th-7th of March and will focus to openly naming the issues which lead to disparity by finding ways to talk - from different positions and bases of knowledge. The Parity Group, which organizes the Talks, aims for inclusive spaces, to share and – most importantly – to listen, in spite and because of the feelings of discomfort and inconvenience that come with it. More Information
07.03.24 - ASAZ Professional Development Lunch (EN)
Join ASAZ (African Students Association of Zurich) on their Professional Development Lunch to hear Prof. Kamara share her professional story from computer science to architecture, inspirations, and career advice. external pageMore information
08.03.24 - ETH Global Lecture Series: Empowering Change (EN)
This ETH Global Lecture on International Women's Day 2024 delves into the transformative role of women in shaping our world across diverse fields. Join us in celebrating International Women's Day as we highlight the indispensable impact of women in fostering positive change in science, technology, politics and environmental stewardship. More information
08.03.24 - International Women's Day Breakfast (EN)
Join CSNOW (Network of Women in Computer Science) on 8th of March 2024 for croissants and good company to celebrate International Women's Day 2024! They will give out free baked goods from 9.00 in CAB floor G until they will run out.
08.03.24 - Women in Academia: Perspectives on the Occasion of March 8 - International women's day (EN)
Lunch lecture on the occasion of International women's day by Dr Monika Wulz and Dr Elena Valdameri. More information
13.03.24 - Panel discussion “Impact the Future: Shaping The Next Tech Revolution” (EN)
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, feMTEC (the gender association from D-MTEC) invite you to their upcoming event that will feature a panel discussion and apéro to connect with communities from feMTEC, Women Techmakers, and Women in Data Science. Four speakers will discuss women’s contributions to the field of technology. external pageMore information
Past events and offers for International Women's Day
Events at ETH Zurich
Events at ETH Zurich
Workshop "How to negotiate a fair salary?" (D/E)
Even in Switzerland, women still earn less than men. What are the causes and how can women prepare themselves for salary negotiations? This is what female academics at ETH will learn at the two salary workshops that ETH Diversity is organising on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8th (E) and 20th March 2023 (D). external pageMore info and registration.
Rock your Interview - A live session for female Postdocs and Doctoral Students
Having job interviews is an important part of the application process. Nevertheless, many of us get nervous when even thinking of being interviewed. During this event, which is organized by the ETH Career Center on the 8.3., you will get tips and tricks for your job interviews. external pageMore info and registration
Parity Talks VIII: Get your act together!
This years Parity Talks, organized by the Parity Group of the D-ARCH, will be about starting to put things into action and make changes happen by continuing in the spirit of the last talk’s actions and live workshops. They will will take place in the Architecture Department on the 7th & 8th March 2023.
Women in science – Female pioneers at ETH Zurich
Join one of the ETH Zurich Tours, discover the Hönggerberg campus for yourself, and learn all about the role women played in the 160-year history of the science university.
Events outside of ETH Zurich
- external pageEdit-a-thon - Frauen für Wikipedia von SRF, Ringier und Wikipedia CH am 19. April 2023 in Zürich.
- verschiedene Veranstaltungen rund um die Ausstellung external pageKraftakt Frauenstimm- und Wahlrecht zw. dem 1. und 29. März 2023 im Landesmuseum Zürich.
- join a external pagepanel discussion to hear stories and experiences from women in the R-Ladies Zürich community on the 8th of March in Zurich
- external pagecelebrate diversity with Girls in Tech Switzerland on the 8th of March in Zurich or Geneve
- listen to an external pageinspiring talk with film director and journalist Anastasia Mikova organized by Women in Digital Switzerland on the 9th of March in Geneva
- external pageQueens of Structure - Ausstellung an der Ostschweizer Fachhochschule vom 8.3-13.4.2023
Events at ETH Zurich
In 2022, the United Nations theme for International Women's Day is "Break the Bias." (German: "Brecht (Stop) the Bias"). The focus was on the fight against prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination. In line with this, but also on other topics various units and groups at ETH Zurich offered events and workshops:
“I’m noticing a sense of optimism.”
To mark International Women’s Day, Julia Dannath, Vice President for Personnel Development and Leadership, explained in an interview why there is still a long way to go in achieving a gender balance at ETH Zurich, and what measures are being put in place to reach this goal.
Gender equality in Swiss research
On International Womens Day, the ETH podcast had a close look at facts and figures regarding gender equality at ETH. Rachael Garrett, professor at D-USYS, and Julia Dannath, among others, were featured.
Get connected!
The D-PHYS had published an interview withfemale scientists in photon science, in which they talk about their research and the impact of their work.
Public lecture on "Some lessons on diversity and inclusion from the Israeli Start-up Nation"
ETH Entrepreneurship invited to a public lecture on March 9 with Dr Galit Desheh, Founder of DG - Diversity Growth Consulting & Professional Manager, Power in Diversity, Israel.
Parity Talks VII: Upkeep
Every year, the Parity Group of D-ARCH organizes the so-called "Parity Talks". The theme of 2022 was "Upkeep", with a focus on the work culture at D-ARCH.
Workshop Series on "Implicit bias"
The Female Association Women in Natural Sciences (WiNS) of D-BIOL and D-CHAB was organizing a external pagethree-part workshop series on "Impliciat Bias" (March 3-24).
ETH Global Lecture Series: Gender in Leadership and Leadership in Gender
On the International Women's Day (8th of March), ETH Zurich invited to join a Global Lecture on the topic of gender and leadership.
Workshop on Gender biases
feMTEC, the Female Association of D-MTEC, was offering a virtual workshop on th topic of gender biases on March 10.
Make Way for Women!
On March 8 a external pageseries of inspirational events was proposed on the EPFL campus, including a renaming of several squares and streets of the campus after the names of women scientists.
Events outside ETH Zurich
- external pageDrei Frauen, drei Generationen. Wissenschaftlerinnen im Gespräch by Swiss academies of arts and sciences, Panel discussion, 8.3.22
- external pageUnited Nations observance of International Women’s Day 2022 by UN Women, Online event, 8.3.22
- external pageVernissage of the exhibition "Uns reichts!" and panel discussion about sexualized violence at Kosmos, 8.3.22
- Webinar on the launch of the report external pageHow global universities are performing by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with the UNESCO IESALC, 8.3.22
- Webinar series external pageWomen in Leadership in Higher Education: Global and Regional Perspectives by EWORA, IAU and ESSA, 8.3.22
- Empowerment Lunchtalk external pageWomen recvolutionizing education through tech von BPW Switzerland, 10.3.22.