
Union of the Assistants at the Chemical Labs

Our VAC Lounge Drinks event is back!
Swap keyboard breaks for mojito breaks 🙌 and join us at the📍VAC Lounge 📆Thursday 12th June, from 🕔5 PM onwards!
What’s in store?
🍹A pitcher of mojitos so big, you might think it is bottomless
🍩Complimentary snacks to keep the vibes going
🎶 Chill music and a relaxed outdoor lounge atmosphere
No RSVP required – just bring your friends and drop by! (🤞for good weather!)
See you there!
1 week ago

🚀 Curious about a career in the patent field? Join us for an exciting VAC x WiNS Career Event: Charting your path in Patents with Rentsch Partner!🚀
📆 Date & Time: 12th June, 5 PM - 6.30 PM. + Apero 🍷
📍 Location: HCI J6, ETH Hönggerberg Campus
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/iSMxt
Meet Dr. Alfred Koepf, a partner at Rentsch Partner and an experienced European and Swiss Patent Attorney.
You’ll also hear from Andreas Schäfers, a Senior Trainee Patent Attorney with a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering innovations.
🍷 Apero: Stay for a relaxed networking where you’ll have the chance to meet and connect with additional employees from Rentsch Partner.This event is open to everyone, with a particular focus on Master’s, PhD students, and Postdocs.
2 weeks ago

🍷 Ready to kick back and relax? 🍷
Join us at the VAC Lounge for an evening of sangria, beers, music & good vibes!
📅 Thursday, 15th May
🕔 From 5 PM onwards
📍 HCI 2nd Finger Dachterrasse
What you can expect:
🍹 Sangria & beers
🎶 Music
👯♀️ Good company
Come chill with us and toast to the evening sun – see you there! ☀️🍻
1 month ago

🍹 May’s here — and that means Maibowle is back! 🍹
Join us in front of HPH for delicious bowle and a sizzling grill, hosted together with VCS!
📅 May 7th
🕙 10:00 – 18:00
📍 In front of HPH
🍹 Free Maibowle & grill for VCS&VAC members (2 CHF for external)
🔥 Grilling kicks off in the afternoon
1 month ago

🌸 Ready to shake off the winter blues? 🌸
Get into the Flower Power spirit at our Spring Break Party – brought to you by AMB, PSA, HAS, SAM, VAC, and AVETH!
📅 March 28th at 6 PM
📍 Lochness (ETH Hönggerberg HXE)
🍺 6-7 PM: Free beer & wine
🍹 7-8 PM: Happy Hour, everything for just 3 CHF
Join us for good vibes and great drinks. See you there!
3 months ago

❄️ Feeling the winter chill? Warm up with Glühwein and waffles! ❄️
Join us on 26th February at 5 PM between the 1st and 2nd finger of the HCI building.
🍷 Mulled wine for 1 CHF (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available)
🧇 All-you-can-eat waffles for 2 CHF (vegan options available)
🍵 Bring your own mug for a 0.5 CHF discount!
Don’t miss out on cozy vibes and delicious treats! See you there!
4 months ago

We are the VAC ⚗️, representing the “Mittelbau” of Chemistry PhDs, PostDocs, etc. at D-CHAB. Along with the PSA 💊, who represent the pharmaceutical “Mittelbau” at D-CHAB, we warmly invite you to our Newbie Event on Feb 19th 📅 at 5 PM🕔 in HCI G274📍— no registration required!
You will learn about:
✅ Your employment at ETH
✅ The administrative process of how to get a PhD degree
✅ The Counseling helpdesk
✅ The Infozentrum
✅ The VAC, PSA & WiNS
After the info session, join us for drinks at Alumni Lounge — the first round is on us!
So come and join us if you are interested!
4 months ago

Join us on November 8th at 5 pm at Polyterrasse for an important student assembly. In collaboration with Speak Up! and 500 WS, we’ve prepared a manifesto responding to the recent Tagesanzeiger article (“ETH is shocked”). The manifesto will be read and, ideally, handed to Prof. Joël Mesot. Take a moment to read the petition, sign if you agree, and help spread the word. Let’s come together and make our voices heard.
#ethzurich #studentvoices #accountability #weareshocked
7 months ago

poly-E-fair 2024 - the virtual career fair of ETH Zurich
Are you looking for a job or want to explore potential career paths? On the 20th of November 2024 we will take the experience of a career fair to you! Reputable global companies from around the globe gather in a virtual setting to meet talent from the ETH domain. Simply join us via your browser and profit from an efficient and comfortable networking experience.
Mark the date and sign up here (https://polyefair.ch/participantinfo/) in a matter of minutes.
You can expect
Selected virtual tables: Your chance to engage in live conversation with company representatives
Company booths: Explore potential employers at their information to e
Keynote speeches & company live streams: Invaluable career advice and insights into companies’ business
Speed Dating: Take part in a round of three short interviews with companies hiring in your field of study
CV checks: Get feedback on your CV from professional career advisors
Are you interested in learning more about the event? Visit our website polyefair.ch and social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram) for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
7 months ago