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

Sexual Harassment Awareness Day 2025 (1)

08-05-202508-05-2025

With: Specta(c)tor
Place and room: MED 1418
Category: Miscellaneous

Sexual Harassment Awareness Day 2025 (2)

27-05-202527-05-2025

With: Specta(c)tor
Place and room: Forum Rolex – Table de Vallotton
Category: Miscellaneous

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

22-04-202525-04-2025

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

FLP Program (Foster. Lead. Promote.) – Unlock Your Potential: Join the FLP group coaching session at EPFL

13-05-202513-05-2025

With: Dr. Ingrid Le Duc and Dr. Verity Elston
Category: Internal trainings

Conference: Women in Mathematics

15-05-202516-05-2025

With: Antonietta Mira, Full Professor at USI Donna Testerman, Emeritus Professor at EPFL Francesca Da Lio, Titular Professor at ETHZ Susanna Zimmermann, Full Professor at University of Basel Contributed Talks (TBA)
Place and room: MED 0 1418
Online: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/69874203198
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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