S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
16 March 2026 - 20 March 2026 Workshop
During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.
CPAL - Conference for Parsimony and Learning
23 March 2026 - 26 March 2026 Conference
The Conference on Parsimony and Learning (CPAL) is an annual research conference focused on addressing the parsimonious, low dimensional structures that prevail in machine learning, signal processing, optimization, and beyond. We are interested in theories, algorithms, applications, hardware and systems, as well as scientific foundations for learning with parsimony.
S4 Workshop: Interviewing and Talking to the Press on Camera
21 April 2026 - 21 April 2026 Workshop MPI-IS Tübingen
Scientists are often asked to interview with the press. This training will teach participants to better understand the way journalists think in order to enhance success with the media.
S4 Workshop: Getting the Best from Your Supervisor
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2026 Workshop
Learn practical strategies to build a more effective, productive, and supportive relationship with your supervisor throughout your doctorate.
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
23 July 2026 - 23 July 2026 Workshop
This training is designed to equip our scholars with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the job application process in Germany effectively and successfully.
AI+X Summit 2026
01 October 2026 - 01 October 2026 Event StageOne, 8050 Zurich
Join us on October 1st, 2026 at StageOne Zurich for the 6th edition of the AI+X Summit, the city’s leading event at the intersection of AI and industry. Presented by the ETH AI Center in collaboration with ZHAW and the University of Zurich, this event brings together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of AI. This milestone event will feature a full day of engaging workshops, a vibrant exhibition, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and inform.
S4 Workshop: How to Make a Good Rebuttal
06 October 2026 - 06 October 2026 Event
Led by IMPRS-IS graduate Robert Geirhos, this training will cover the different aspects that contribute to rebuttal success: preparation, strategy, organization, content, and more.
Healthy Minds in Academia: Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
14 October 2026 - 14 October 2026 Workshop
All community members are welcome to join for this webinar exploring how perfectionism and imposter syndrome affect researchers, offering strategies to reduce self-criticism, build confidence, and foster healthier approaches to work.
S4 Workshop: Applying for Academic Jobs: CVs, Statements, and Strategy
26 October 2026 - 26 October 2026 Workshop
This training is designed to equip our scholars with essential skills to navigate the academic job application process effectively, including crafting CVs, research statements, and strategic applications.
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
09 November 2026 - 13 November 2026 Workshop
During this week-long training participants learn techniques for productive thesis writing while receiving individualized feedback from course trainer Dr. Deborah Bennett.
The Power of Networks, Relationship Building, and Research Pitches
27 November 2026 - 27 November 2026 Workshop
Learn how to build authentic professional networks and communicate your research with clarity and confidence to support your career and mental wellbeing.
Past Events
Building resilience: coping with anxiety in the PhD journey
S4 Workshop: Project Management for 1st and 2nd Year Scholars
Mastering communication beyond the lab
Culture Club: Parental Leave, Benefits, & Having Children in Germany
The conflict equation: logic, emotion & resolution
Q&A webinar: administrative and academic aspects of the doctorate
Swiss Robotics Day 2025
Spinning out of ETH: discover the journey from research to commercialization
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
Design your perfect class: an introduction for TAs
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
A template for effective presentations
Getting ready for the Progress Report and the Annual Status Conversation
The seven secrets of highly successful doctoral students
Orientation event for new doctoral students
Demo Day of the AI Incubator and Summer Meet-up
The next generation of AI start-ups takes the stage
CLS2025 Retreat
A three-day in-person event for the CLS community
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
S4 Workshop: The Best Defense is a Good Offense (PhD Edition)
S4 Workshop: Best Practices for Supervision of BA & Master's Students
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
Join Batch #5 of The AI Incubator
Craft your own AI prototype and business model
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
Swiss Robotics Day 2024
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
CLS2024 Retreat
A three-day in-person event for the CLS community
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
S4 Workshop: Interviewing and Talking to the Press on Camera
S4 Workshop: Structuring and Delivering a Scientific Presentation
Cyber Valley Days EXPO
Network and get to know the Cyber Valley community
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your Doctoral Thesis - Scientific Writing
Join Batch #4 of The AI Incubator
Craft your own AI prototype and business model
S4 Workshop: Successfully Apply for Industry Positions in Germany
CLS2024 Selection Symposium
Monthly Associated Researchers Meetup
Swiss Robotics Day 2023
The AI Incubator - Register for the third batch
Join the next round of the AI Incubator!
Workshop "Resolving conflicts in a constructive way"
Get your writing project started, prevent plagiarism and publish
Workshop "Be the master of your time!"
Workshop "Effective communication with others"
Neurobiological bases of stress and stress management
Developing scientific writing skills at doctoral level
Workshop "The seven secrets of highly successful doctoral students"
Scientific writing: structuring and planning publications
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your PhD Thesis - Scientific Writing
CLS2023 Fellows Retreat
A three-day in-person event hosted by the CLS doctoral fellows
AI Incubator 2023
Cyber Valley's program for the next generation of AI start-ups
S4 Workshop: Best Practices for Software Development in Python
S4 Workshop: Kick-starting your PhD Thesis - Scientific Writing
Introductory programme for new doctoral students Spring semester 2023
Workshop "Get the supervision you need!"
Doing a doctorate at ETH: administrative and academic aspects
Q&A Webinar
Communication & Negotiation - Effective Communication with Supervisors and Colleagues: S4 Workshop
How to Give an Interview and Talk to the Press on Camera: S4 Workshop
Workshop "Effective communication with others"
Workshop "Get the supervision you need!"
Neurobiological bases of stress and stress management
Workshop "Resolving conflicts in a constructive way"
Scientific writing: structuring and planning publications
CLS2022 Fellows Retreat
A three-day in-person event hosted by the CLS doctoral fellows
Workshop "The seven secrets of highly successful doctoral students"
Health Data and AI: Responsible Innovations, Ethics and Regulatory Strategies
Developing scientific writing skills at doctoral level
Kick-starting your PhD Thesis - Scientific Writing: S4 Workshop
Structuring and Delivering a Scientific Presentation: S4 Workshop
Scientific English Writing: November Workshop
Standards and Good Practices for Software Development in Python: S4 Workshop
How to Give an Interview and Talk to the Press on Camera: S4 Workshop
CLS2021 Summer Fellows Retreat
A one-day fully virtual event hosted by the CLS doctoral fellows
Standards and Good Practices for Software Development in Python: S4 Workshop
The Start-up Phase of the Doctorate: S4 Workshop
2020 Max Planck Lecture: Machine Learning for Covid-19 Risk Awareness from Contact Tracing
CLS Selection Symposium 2020
Symposium Artificial Intelligence and Society
DALI 2018 - Data, Learning and Inference
Second Workshop on Learning Control
Selection Interviews for CLS PhD Fellowships
Invited Session Series on Learning-based Control
Max Planck Lecture: The Three Pillars of Fully Autonomous Driving
Pre-Doc Summer School on Learning Systems
DALI 2017 - Data Learning and Inference
Biomedical Micro/Nanosystems Engineering
Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems Retreat
Design and Coordination of Micro- to Macro-Scale Swarms
Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems Member Retreat
Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems Inauguration
