Annual Meeting of Swiss School Labs 2026

14 Jun 2026, 19:00 → 15 Jun 2026, 16:30 Europe/Zurich

ETH RZ

Netzwerktreffen der Schülerlabore Schweiz

Sunday 14 June

19:00 → 21:00 Optional: Dinner

Monday 15 June

08:30 → 09:00 Arrival & exchange; coffee & gipfeli

09:00 → 09:20 Welcome & brief introduction of host initiatives (Judith Zimmermann, ETH & Hanna Behles, mint & pepper)

09:20 → 09:50 Input: Stem education in Switzerland (Susanne Metzger, FHNW)

Current evaluations, gaining a better understanding of target groups, and reaching them more effectively.

09:50 → 10:00 Discussion rounds: Introduction (how they work...) & division into small groups

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

10:00 → 10:45 Discussion rounds: Round 1 (Best practices and exchange on 6 focus topics in small groups)

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

10:45 → 11:00 Break

11:00 → 11:30 Introducing the STEM initiative of ETH and UBS (Laurence Kissling, ETH & Nina Kollegger, UBS)

11:30 → 11:45 Transfer

11:45 → 12:45 Guided tours: Tour and introduction to ETH D-ITET (Option 3)

11:45 → 12:45 Guided tours: Tour and introduction to ETH Student Project House (Option 1)

11:45 → 12:45 Guided tours: Tour and introduction to Wyss Zurich (Option 2)

12:45 → 14:30 Transfer & Lunch & Photo

14:30 → 15:25 Introduction & try-out: offerings from mint & pepper and other ETH initiatives (Hanna Behles, mint & pepper)

15:25 → 15:30 Discussion rounds: Division into groups

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

15:30 → 16:15 Discussion rounds: Round 2 (Best practices & exchange on 6 focus topics in small groups)

Focus topics:
• Stronger together: Strategically designing effective partnerships for STEM initiatives
• Financing impact: Sustainable funding models based on current findings
• Unlocking potential: Promoting equal opportunities in STEM in a way that is tailored to the target group
• Parents as key players: How we reach them—and how their role is changing
• Focus on multipliers: Effectively supporting and actively involving teachers
• Making impact visible: Smart evaluations for sustainable STEM initiatives

16:15 → 16:30 Closing