Doctoral Administration

intro_doctorate@ethz.ch

Introductory programme for new doctoral students

Spring semester 2023
Orientation event with welcome talks and poster session Information and registration
• Welcome speeches from the ETH Rector Prof. Dr. G. Dissertori, the Vice Rector for the Doctorate Prof. Dr. U.
Lohmann, representatives of AVETH and Human Resources.
• Poster session with an overview of the services available at ETH for doctoral students.
6 February 2023, 15:00 – 17:30, HG F30, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich

Online seminar Developing scientific writing skills at doctoral level

Improve your writing skills to complete academic texts successfully and efficiently! With Dr. K. Lewis (Language
Center UZH ETH).
31 January 2023, 9:30 – 12:15 Information and registration

Online workshop Shape your doctorate: the seven secrets of highly successful doctoral students
Learn the secrets of doctoral success from expert H. Kearns (Flinders University, Australia).
2 February 2023, 9:30 – 12:00 Information and registration

Online seminar Scientific writing: structuring and planning publications

Dr. K. Lewis (Language Center UZH ETH) helps you efficiently structure, plan and draft your publications.
14 February 2023, 9:30 – 12:15 Information and registration

Online workshop Shape your doctorate: effective communication with others

M. Ghisletti (ETH Development and Leadership) shows you the role of effective communication in the interpersonal
relationships, e.g., during your doctorate.
28 February 2023, 16:00 – 18:00 Information and registration

Workshop: An introduction for Teaching Assistants Information and registration

Get ready for your teaching at ETH! With Dr. M. Lehner (ETH Educational Development and Technology).
Two dates available 2 March 2023 13:30 – 14:30 and 20 April 2023 12:15 – 13:15, HG D18.1

Workshop Get the supervision you need!

Learn with Dr. G. Zandomeneghi (Doctoral Administration) strategies for a positive relationship with your supervisor.
Two dates available: 14 March (online), 12 May (HCP E47.3) 2023 16:00 – 18:00 Information and registration

Q&A webinar: Administrative and academic aspects of the doctorate at ETH

With the Vice Rector for the Doctorate and representatives of Doctoral Administration and Human Resources.
When: 16 March 2023, 16:00 – 17:00 Information and registration

Online workshop Shape your doctorate: resolving conflicts in a constructive way

E. Gottschewski (ETH Development and Leadership) shows you how to deal with conflicts and to de-escalate them.
4 April 2023, 15:00 – 17:00 Information and registration

Online information fair: ETH Library - your partner for managing the research life cycle
Get to know all library resources, tools and services which support and facilitate the making of your doctorate.
16 May 2023, 17:15 – 18:45 Information and registration

Online workshops Managing your well-being Information and registration

• Neurobiological bases of stress and stress management with Dr. A. Orosz (Sanatorium Kilchberg; TNU UZH ETH)
When: 8 March 2023, 16:00 – 18:00
• Imposter Syndrome? Overcome self-doubt and boost your career with Dr. M. Douneva
When: 10 February 2023, 16:00 – 17:30