International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the importance of equality and diversity in research and innovation. At ETH Zurich, this day of action is also intended to raise awareness of the achievements of female scientists through various offers, initiatives and campaigns.
According to the external page UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the worldwide share of women in research and development is less than 30 percent. In most countries, there is still a long way to go towards achieving gender balance in the so-called STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at all levels of the education system. This means that knowledge potential is being lost worldwide, because there are too few highly qualified women working in research.
To draw attention to this gender imbalance, the "International Day of Women and Girls in Science" was launched in 2015. It is celebrated annually on the 11th of February and aims at raising awareness of the crucial role played by girls and women in science and technology. UNESCO and UN-Women organize the international annual celebrations. As part of this day, we would like to draw attention to the many exceptional female scientists who study, teach and research at ETH Zurich.
These women are shaping the future of science
ETH Zurich events and offers around the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
All events and offers from ETH Zurich and its units are collected here. If you have something to contribute, please send an email to diversity@ethz.ch.
Netzworking event of the "Foster. Lead. Promote" programme (Englisch)
At the event on February 10, 2025, female doctoral students and postdocs can learn about the "Foster. Lead. Promote." programme. There is the opportunity to network with other doctoral students and postdocs from all ETH institutions and to get to know women role models from science and industry. (Registration deadline: February 6, 2025) external page More information
Article “The relationships you build with peers are essential”
Angela Steinauer, professor of chemistry, reflects on how the “Foster. Lead. Promote.” programme for women in science helped shape her career. Applications for 2025 are open. A networking event takes place on 10 February in Bern. Read more
Girls Go Quantum! - Workshop for girls (German only)
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Quantum Center invites 40 girls on 25th of February 2025 to a unique physics workshop to introduce them to science and especially to STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). More information
Trial study by CSNOW (in German only)
Once a semester, the Female Association of D-INFK, CSNOW - Network of Women in Computer Science, offers a trial study for women school students. This allows young women to gain insights into computer science studies at ETH Zurich. The next trial study will take place from February 10 to 14, 2025. More information
External offers and events
4th EELISA Roundtable: From plans to impact, advancing gender equality in STEAM education
The gender gap in STEM education persists into the professional world, limiting innovation, slowing scientific progress, and causing economic consequences. The fourth edition of the EELISA Roundtable, which takes plase on February, 11th 2025 , will discuss how European University Alliances contribute to transformative changes in higher education and gender equality. Representatives from EELISA, ENHANCE, and EUt+ will share insights on implemented measures and student perspectives within this transnational context. external page Learn more
