Equality and Diversity

Equal opportunities are an integral part of EPFL’s development and excellence policy. The Equal Opportunity Office is attached to the Vice Presidency for Responsible Transformation (VPT).

EPFL’s equal opportunity policy is based on federal legislation, ETH Domain specific legislation, as well as on EPFL’s Development Plan and the agreement on objectives between EPFL and the ETH Board.

On this basis, together with its steering committee and in cooperation with faculties and services, the Equal Opportunity Office draws up action plans to foster equal opportunities.

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Projects

Task Force Harassment, Respect @ EPFL, Inclusive Language, Safe Space & LGBTIQ+, Inclusive Name Change, Women in Science, etc.

Family and work-life

Child Care solutions, Financial Help, Parents Network and Legal Advice During Pregnancy

Equality and careers

Courses, coaching, mentoring, events, for women. Dual Career Support, Implicit Bias Awareness Seminars,…

Equal Opportunity & Diversity News

EPFL maintains its place among Switzerland's top employers 2024

26.02.24EPFL community

EPFL is ranked 20th among Switzerland's top employers in 2024 and 2nd in the "Education and Research" category.

Anne-Florence Bitbol was named the best teacher in EPFL’s life sciences engineering section for 2023 2023 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“I try to combine US and European teaching styles”

09.01.24EPFL

Anne-Florence Bitbol takes a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching that’s a hit with her students. Named the best teacher in EPFL’s life sciences engineering section for 2023, she encourages students to leave their options open – just as she’s been doing herself for the past 20 years.

Sarah Planchamp, diplômée en architecture devant le barrage de la Grande Dixence.© EPFL/Marie Geiser

What will the Grande Dixence region look like 200 years from now?

07.12.23Education

Master’s project – An EPFL architecture student explored what the area around the Grande Dixence dam in Valais Canton might look like in 2223, drawing on scientific data to shed light on the long-term implications of environmental change.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Sexual Harassment Awareness Day 2024

Sexism and sexual harassment are a reality in the academic landscape. To prevent and deal with sexual harassment in our study and work environments, we need to reflect on our own behaviour, in an evolving society, respect…

25-04-202425-04-2024

Place and room: CM 1 4
Category: Miscellaneous

Sexual Harassment Awareness Day 2024 (second part)

02-05-202402-05-2024

Place and room: CM 1 4
Category: Miscellaneous

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Action Week Against Racism – Document selection

14-03-202425-04-2024

Place and room: Espace Découverte
Category: Conferences – Seminars

"Existo" – des technologies inclusives en photos

25-04-202425-04-2024

With: Mohamed Bouri, Tania Emery, Amandine Gouttefarde, Roger Gassert, Sébastien Kessler
Place and room: Rolex Learning Center
Category: Exhibitions

The Wonder Way, a film by Emmanuelle Antille

13-05-202413-05-2024

With: Emmanuelle Antille, Didier Queloz
Place and room: Forum Rolex Learning Center
Category: Cultural events

Guided tour of the fixed works of art on campus

16-05-202416-05-2024

With: Véronique Mauron Layaz, historienne de l’art et responsable du CDH-Culture
Place and room: Sur l'Esplanade
Category: Exhibitions

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Muscles : questioning the language of the body in the public space

21-05-202421-05-2024

With: Sara Leghissa, Nathalie Garbely, Sandra Cane et Claire Logoz
Place and room: Hall du MED
Category: Cultural events

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