Winter School 2026 – Practical course in advanced microscopy
This advanced microscopy course is intended for PhD students and post-graduates with prior experience in microscopy. The goal of the course is to teach and train fundamental knowledge and skills in a specific microscopic technique. Subsequently, students should be able to apply the knowledge in their own present and future projects. Practical work consists of five different modules each covering a specific topic (please see description below). Each practical module lasts the entire duration of the course. Students will participate in one module only and use state-of-the-art instrumentation. Theoretical sessions will cover basic and advanced knowledge about all the different techniques and topics.
The course is jointly organised by the external page Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis (ZMB, University of Zurich) and the Scientific Center for Optical and Electron Microscopy (ScopeM, ETHZ).
Date and Registration
The course is held 19–23 January 2026
Registration is now open under external page RegistrationWinterSchool2026.
Application deadline: Monday, 17 November 2025.
Course fees
Full course for academia: 500 CHF
Full course for industry: please contact us
Note: The course fees do not cover lunch, except dinner at Thursday evening and beverages and snacks provided during breaks.
Credit points
The Winter School is valued with 2 ECTS credits.
Available Modules
Program Winter School 2026
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