Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI)
A diverse, inclusive and equity-oriented environment is essential for excellence in research and teaching. D-MAVT strives to provide students, researchers and staff with an atmosphere that welcomes all and allows them to flourish.
EDI Commission
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Commission was established in 2021. Its members come from all areas - from students to administrative and technical staff to professors. It bundles the various departmental activities and develops new ideas to question and change historically grown structures and circumstances.
D-MAVT Code of Conduct
D-MAVT has already established its own Code of Conduct in 2016, which is applied to all students and employees. It is in line with the Federal Act on Gender Equality and the Swiss Code of Obligations as well as ETH Zurich's Respect campaign.
Other D-MAVT activities
- Mentoring for freshmen to help all students get off to a smooth start;
- Financial support of LIMES (Ladies in Mechanical and Engineering Studies) to promote women in engineering;
- Workshops and events for children (Ferienplausch, Zukunftstag) in cooperation with Mint & Pepper to introduce them to STEM subjects at an early age and to break down gender stereotypes;
- Lab visits for schools to introduce them to STEM subjects and break down gender stereotypes;
- Lectures
We also support ETH Zurich in its overall campaigns, such as those by Human Resources and the Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) department.
Robert Gnehm Grants
A grant for supporting conference attendance and short research stays of doctoral and postdoctoral students and specific business trips/further education of administrative and technical staff with small children. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, in advance of the conference (also online), research stay or the business trip/further education.