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

Bassam Aramin et Rami Elhanan

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

Effective Lecturing

31-10-202431-10-2024

With: Valentina Rossi, Nihat Kotluk
Place and room: AAC 1 14
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Tech4Eva Roadshow Supporting Women’s Health in the Workplace

31-10-202431-10-2024

Category: Conferences – Seminars

PhD Welcome cartoon

PhD candidates: Welcome to EPFL!

04-11-202404-11-2024

Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Convention

Erna Hamburger Prize 2024 / EPFL-WISH Foundation

11-11-202411-11-2024

Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Journées d’information 2024

20-11-202422-11-2024

Place and room: STCC 2 9428
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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