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.

Action Plan & Policy Statement

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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

Joanna Dyson - EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

”Accommodating my neurodivergence was life-changing”

30.09.24EPFL

A postdoc researcher in the Extreme Environments Research Laboratory in Sion, Joanna Dyson lives with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). This topic will be addressed during the Health Days that start today at EPFL.

Emmanuel Noyer & Sophie Meuwly © 2024 EPFL - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“Sexual harassment victims often blame themselves”

22.04.24EPFL

On 25 April, Swiss universities will hold their second annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Day – the perfect opportunity for us at EPFL to assess how we’re doing in this area, one year after we introduced a new directive on psychosocial risks.

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.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Douceur de la ville, strolling with two dancers

Par le Théâtre de l’extrême Deux danseuses, Lia Schädler et Luana Volet nous emmènent au cœur du Campus pour une déambulation dansée. Elles nous font redécouvrir l’espace complexe des rues, patios, galeries,…

16-10-202416-10-2024

With: Luana Volet et Lia Schädler, danseuses
Place and room: Départ de l'Esplanade
Category: Cultural events

Stories of hope from Israel and Palestine

16-10-202416-10-2024

With: Bassame Aramin et Rami Elhanan
Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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Showcase 2030: Embracing sufficiency in innovation

29-10-202429-10-2024

With: Around 30 speakers, among which: Yamina Saheb (Sciences Po Paris), André Hoffmann (InTent), Julia Binder (IMD), Maxime Blondeau (Sciences Po Paris & School of Mines), Guido Palazzo (HEC – University of Lausanne),
Place and room: STCC 0 7127.1
Category: Conferences – Seminars