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).

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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.

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,…

 

See also the press review

Equal Opportunity & Diversity News

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

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Experiencing project-based learning

03-10-202303-10-2023

With: Roland Tormey & Valentina Rossi
Place and room: CM 0 9
Category: Conferences – Seminars

CAMPUS LECTURE | Ghita Mezzour (Alumni Award 2023)

06-10-202306-10-2023

Place and room: CE 1 3
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Construire les villes inclusives de demain. Expériences et pistes d'action

09-10-202309-10-2023

Place and room: À Lausanne (Campus UNIL et Casino de Montbenon)
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Workshop on Document Accessibility

10-10-202310-10-2023

With: Prof. Dr. Alireza Darvishy, head of the ICT-Accessibility Lab at ZHAW School of Engineering
Place and room: ME B10
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Douceur de la ville par le Théâtre de l’extrême

12-10-202312-10-2023

With: Lia Schädler, Luana Volet
Place and room: Déambulation sur le campus, départ de l'Esplanade
Category: Cultural events

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