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Students design a car-free Lausanne

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Students design a car-free Lausanne

21.10.16A master's project in architecture redesigns downtown Lausanne, setting out the key steps that could enable the city to free itself of cars by 2035. Similar initiatives are underway in other European cities.

Turning biofuel waste into wealth in a single step

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Turning biofuel waste into wealth in a single step

20.10.16Lignin is a bulky chain of molecules found in wood and is usually discarded during biofuel production. But in a new method by EPFL chemists, the simple addition of formaldehyde could turn it into the main focus.

EPFL embarks on new horizons in continuing education

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EPFL embarks on new horizons in continuing education

20.10.16People with or without previous university credentials will soon be able to acquire high-level digital skills through online programs offered by the EPFL Extension School. The programs will lead to a recognized qualification and ECTS credits. This initiative was made possible by the support of the swissUp Foundation.

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Students design a car-free Lausanne
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Turning biofuel waste into wealth in a single step
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EPFL embarks on new horizons in continuing education

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