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

Michelle Simmons receives this year's Erna Hamburger Prize

06.11.23EPFL

Quantum physicist Michelle Simmons is being awarded the 2023 Erna Hamburger Prize for her brilliant career at the forefront of her field, as well for her commitment to promoting diversity and STEM. An award ceremony will take place today at EPFL.

Tanja Käser, recipient of the Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching - 2023 EPFL/ Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“I'm fascinated by the way humans learn”

10.10.23EPFL

Tanja Käser joined EPFL in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years on, she’s teaching a class of 600 students and is the recipient of the 2023 Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching.

“I've become expert in camouflaging myself”

02.10.23EPFL

Nathalie Bui, a first-year Master’s student in EPFL’s chemistry program, has Asperger’s syndrome – a mild form of autism. She’ll take part in a panel discussion on 9 October as part of the 2023 Health Days.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Chalet du SwissTech Village

Découvrez le Chalet féerique du SwissTech Village Réservez dès maintenant votre table pour savourer une délicieuse fondue en famille, entre amis ou entre collègues. Profitez également de nos animations gratuites :…

15-11-202322-12-2023

Place and room: Esplanade du SwissTech Village
Category: Cultural events

Le dessin qui se déplace

12-12-202312-12-2023

With: Gianluigi Maria Masucci, artiste; David Zerbib, enseignant de philosophie de l’art à la HEAD-Genève; les étudiants EPFL du cours SHS Pratiques artistiques C
Place and room: Hall du RLC
Category: Cultural events