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Bringing together engineering and the humanities

The College of Humanities (CDH) encourages joint research and educational programs that combine the human and social sciences with engineering, life sciences, natural sciences and the other technical fields taught at EPFL. We work through a variety of teaching, research and public outreach programs as described below.

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Comics in the new age of artificial intelligence

Published:03.11.23 — Cut/Paste, a new exhibition at EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion A, delves into the history of comics and showcases how artificial intelligence is changing the art and adapting classic 1950s narratives for today’s varied mediums.

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Hot air balloons breathe light into EPFL

Published:04.10.23 — When the sun goes down on October 6, the night sky above the Rolex Learning Center at EPFL will be illuminated by white, tethered hot air balloons, a project by Swiss artist Denis Savary entitled Roma Roma Roma.

Three new CROSS projects chosen to address issues facing society

Published:12.09.23 — The 2024 edition of the CROSS (Collaborative Research on Science and Society) program invited researchers from EPFL and the University of Lausanne to submit proposals for joint projects that bring together the natural sciences and engineering with social sciences and humanities to address some of the most pressing societal challenges.

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EPFL Pavilions

EPFL Pavilions website

EPFL Pavilions, located in the middle of EPFL’s Lausanne campus, consists of three pavilions that bring together art, research and technology. The exhibitions held by EPFL Pavilions explore the many ways that digital technology and engineering are changing the way we experience art and our cultural heritage. Entry free of charge.

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Couper/Coller: Reconfigurer la bande dessinée à l’ère numérique

10-11-202307-01-2024

With: Contributors: Peter Grönquist, Olivier Stucky, Raphaël Oesterlé, Gaëlle Kovaliv, Justine Favre, EFLE, IVRL, CVLab, ESBDi, Centre BD de la Ville de Lausanne, Musée Bolo
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion A
Category: Exhibitions