Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

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).

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.

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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

EPFL Campus - 2026 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“An original and practical approach to reflecting on values”

Published:30.04.26 — From 15 April to 30 May 2026, the EPFL community is invited to say what makes the institution unique and inspiring as a place to study and work. While participation has so far been below expectations, the contributions received are highly qualitative and rich in insight.

Ethical considerations are also deeply tied to time, context, and culture. ©iStok

The myth of neutrality in Generative AI

Published:23.03.26 — As part of the Week of Action Against Racism, EPFL is exploring the issue of algorithmic discrimination. Ahead of a public conference on campus dedicated to the topic, we’ve taken a closer look at the “black box.”

Application StreetNav - 2026 EPFL/Mathias Udriot - CC-BY-SA 4.0

Lost on campus? A navigation app makes getting around easier

Published:02.03.26 — The Double Deck construction project has made moving around the EPFL campus an altogether different proposition. A navigation app, named StreetNav, helps community members – including those with disabilities – find their way from the metro station to the Rolex Learning Center and beyond.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Defining EPFL Values – Workshops and Online Platform

15.04.202630.05.2026

Location: CO 216 et campus associés
Category: Miscellaneous
Target audience: General public

IDAHOBIT written on an Rainbow background

IDAHOBIT 2026 – Exposition “LGBTIQ-phobic Discrimination Around the World, in Europe, and in Switzerland”

13.05.202631.05.2026

Location: RLC G1 231
Category: Exhibitions
Target audience: General public

FLP Program -Foster. Lead. Promote. – Influcence, convince and handle conflict through Applied Neuroscience

28.04.202611.06.2026 09:0013:00

Speaker: Dr. Catherine Marselli Pasquier has held several positions in project management and training, both in corporate and academic environments. A graduate of EPFL, she holds a PhD in Science from the University of Neuchâtel as well as an MBA from the School of Management in Neuchâtel. For several years, she has focused on social cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics, integrating recent discoveries about brain functioning into her courses and managerial practice. She also delivers seminars and workshops at EPFL and in other professional contexts, offering new insights into key topics such as difficult communication, stress management, cognitive performance, motivation, and decision-making — while emphasizing practical and directly applicable tools
Location: GC C2 413
Category: Internal trainings
Target audience: General public