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Respect Programme

The Respect Programme offers a regularly updated selection of online tools and live events on the topic of Respect, intended for anyone who studies, conducts research and works at ETH Zurich.

Mutual respect is essential for a lively, innovative and productive university community. Respect builds trust and creates a sense of security so that we can talk to each other openly and discuss new approaches or other perspectives in a constructive manner. Through our individual thinking and daily conduct, we all make a positive contribution and shape the culture of respect at ETH Zurich.

Something for everyone

The Respect Programme builds on the previous Respect campaigns and supports all ETH members with a broad choice of content that can be flexibly integrated into everyday life on the campus.

Note for students

Please visit the Respect Programme on the Student portal.

Whether through live events, online resources or E-Learning: discover stimulating programme material and new knowledge that deepen your understanding of all aspects of mutual respect and working together.

Live events – Inputs from experts

How do you handle strong emotions successfully? How do you create a good culture of collaboration in daily practice? How can you take a constructive approach to a conflict situation? At the live events (online or on site), experts present some useful facts, tips and strategies. Simply register for the topics you are most interested in.

Costs

The events are free of charge.

Making and cancelling a booking

  • You can register to attend a live event up to two hours before it starts (except when indicated otherwise).
  • Once you register, you will receive an automatically generated email confirming your place.

If you have registered for an event but are unable to attend, please cancel your booking as early as possible so we can offer your place to others on the waiting list with enough notice. You can do so by filling in the appropriate external page online form.

Use of personal data

To allow us to tailor the Respect Programme to your needs as closely as possible as we continue to develop it, once you have registered, we ask you state your function and which organisational unit you belong to. We will only use your name for addressing you in our email correspondence relating to the event.

Event recording and course materials

  • Some of the events are recorded. Recordings are subsequently integrated into the Lifelong Learning Hub (L3H) for viewing at any time.
  • Presentations and additional course materials will be made available in consultation with whoever is leading the event.

Have you missed a live event? Watch the recording.

Resources – Information always available online

Would you like to find out more about the various aspects of respectful interaction? Our online resources give you continuous access to in-depth information, as well as practical tips, tools and proven strategies that you can put to effective use in your everyday work. Alternatively, simply get inspired by TED talks in which specialists outline various strategies for consistently fostering a culture of mutual respect.

E-Learning courses

Unconscious prejudices or sexual harassment: Discover more about the effects and the concrete action you can take against them in your everyday work and studies.

E- Learning courses

Online resources

Practical tips and tools, helpful information and inspiring videos on the topics of respect and collaboration.

Online resources

Additional material

The Respect Programme provides in-depth materials for fostering respectful interaction. ETH Zurich is working hard in other areas as well to create an inclusive and inspiring environment built on trust. Explore additional content for learning about effective collaboration and interaction on equal terms.

Diversity at ETH Zurich – Experiencing inclusiveness

The ETH Diversity department offers many different measures for a university community where all members can study, research and work together happily and successfully.

Counselling, events and good to know

Further support to strengthening social and leadership competencies

Develop your social and leadership competencies and incorporate continual learning into your daily routine. The Lifelong Learning Hub (L3H for short) supports ETH staff in developing their full potential.

Science Friction – offers specific to the needs of research groups

Selected content on working together and conflict management: from short practical tips to customised workshops and personal counselling for professors.

More information

We appreciate your feedback

How do you like the Respect programme? Do you have any suggestions for further content and offers? Or would you like to make your commitment to the topic of respect visible here?

Please let us know your requests and suggestions for further resources by sending an email.

Simone Piller
Manager Respect Programme

Vice-​Presidency for Personnel Development and Leadership
Diversity & Collaboration

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