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).

© Niels Ackermann / Lundi13 (2021)

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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EPFL without Barriers | Inclusive Language | Inclusive Name Change | Gender Equality and Digital Transormation | Women in Science | Task Force Harassment

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Child Care solutions, Financial Help, Parents Network and Legal Advice During Pregnancy

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Equality and careers

Courses, coaching, mentoring, events, for women. Dual Career Support, Implicit Bias Awareness Seminars,…

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity News

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

The myth of neutrality in Generative AI

— 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

— 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.

Collection of Women in Physics - 2026 EPFL/NCCR MARVEL - CC-BY-SA 4.0

Shining light on women professors of Basic Sciences at EPFL

— Three new collections of portraits of women professors in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics are now on display across EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences, ten years after the initial installation in Materials Science.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

Famelab Registration Flyer

FameLab Switzerland 2026 competition

 16.02.202630.04.2026  

Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

FirstGen Network – Being the First in the Family to Attend University

 27.04.202605.05.2026  

Speaker: FirstGen Network 
Category: Miscellaneous
Target audience: General public

Defining EPFL Values – Workshops and Online Platform

 15.04.202630.05.2026  

Location:  CO 216 et campus associés
Category: Miscellaneous
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

Call for projects CROSS 2027

 18.03.202615.06.2026   00:0023:59

Category: Call for proposal
Target audience: Expert

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