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The Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich has been successfully running the project since 2013. Until 2016, it was embedded within the University of Zurich's Equal Opportunities Action Plan 2013-16 under the name "Kids & Careers” and was financially supported by both the federal government and the University of Zurich.
The basic idea of the project is to promote and support the compatibility of career and private life. On the one hand, the project provides various activities to enable junior staff to approach their careers in a more strategic and goal-oriented manner, while on the other hand expanding the skills of people in executive roles with regards to life balance and leadership issues.
A Steering Committee consisting of employees of the Vetsuisse Faculty and a representative of the Equality and Diversity Department is responsible for organizing the project and its activities.
The Steering Committee currently consists of the following persons:
Students can find support with regards to finding their personal career path right from the start in the "Vademecum", a small written guide to accompany the studies.
The mentoring program for students aims to support students with regards to career-related questions and issues. The one-year program includes personal one-to-one support by a mentor to help assess and decide on the next critical career steps as well as various workshops on topics such as career planning, career anchors, developing potential or work-life balance issues. Third-year students can apply for admission to the mentoring program of the Vetsuisse Faculty Zurich and will receive all the necessary information at an information event at the beginning of the academic year.
Further information on the dates and the content of the workshops as well as on how to find and interact with mentors will be sent directly to the selected mentees.
The Vetsuisse Faculty Zurich offers a mentoring program at the doctoral/postgraduate level with the aim of promoting junior academic staff at the VSF for both clinics and research. Interested junior staff can apply to participate in the program.
The program is carried out biennially and has successfully supported two rounds so far. The next round is planned for 2024/2025; more detailed information will be published via the usual channels in the first quarter of 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the co-coordinator of the program Prof. Enni Markkanen E-Mail: enni.markkanen@vetpharm.uzh.ch
Training in Personnel Management
The training courses on skills development provide information and raise awareness on topics such as "unconscious bias". They are organized and publicized by the Dean's Office at regular intervals. Please contact the VSF Dean's Office in this regard.
Parenthood
Since mid-January 2018, UZH has been providing comprehensive information on the topic of balancing family, studies and work on the new family portal.Family at UZH
Please pay particular attention to the information on "For Your Child".
The University of Zurich strives for a balanced representation of both genders in all university functions and committees.
Studying and working as a veterinarian is associated with many challenges. The Vetsuisse Faculty and the University of Zurich offer various ways to get support or help in mentally challenging or stressful situations.
For further information, please contact the members of the Steering Committee at any time. E-mail: enni.markkanen@vetpharm.uzh.ch
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