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 Human Development (VPH).

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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,…

Equal Opportunity & Diversity News

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Academic careers – the shape of things to come

24-03-202524-03-2025

With: Sarah Blackford
Place and room: BC 420
Category: Conferences – Seminars

FLP Program (Foster. Lead. Promote.) – How to present to a non-expert audience and develop public speaking skills

14-04-202514-04-2025

With: Magda Kern
Place and room: BI A0 468
Category: Internal trainings

DÆNCITY: Artistic residency for EPFL Students at ThĂ©Ăątre SĂ©velin 36

22-04-202525-04-2025

With: Simona Ferrar, Performance Lighthouse, EPFL
Place and room: Théùtre Sévelin 36
Category: Cultural events

REGARD: Pitching myself for Industry: My strategy for Success

27-05-202527-05-2025

With: Romaine Johnstone, coach facilitator & trainer
Place and room: BI A0 448
Category: Conferences – Seminars

CAS "Dramaturgie et performance du texte”

The body on stage in light of improvisation

14-06-202514-06-2025

With: Simon Henein (professeur in microengineering, EPFL) and Joëlle Valterio (performer and teaching assistant, EPFL) 
Place and room: Arsenic Lausanne
Category: Cultural events

REGARD: Design your future: How to make professional choices (day 1/2)

01-09-202501-09-2025

With: Afi Sika Kuzeawu,certified systemic coach & psychologist
Place and room: BI A0 448
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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