College of Humanities

Bringing together engineering and the humanities

About the CDH

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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The exhibition offers an immersive journey through the history of algorithmic thinking and music. 2024 EPFL/Julien Gremaud - CC-BY-SA 4.0

An exhibition on algorithmic music at EPFL Pavilions

— On view at EPFL Pavilions, the exhibition Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically offers an immersive journey through the incredible history of algorithmic thinking and music.

© Ivan Savicev, 2024 EPFL

A return to the source: interviews on science, philosophy and society

— In the new podcast “Ça coule de source" (It goes without saying), CDH journalist Anne Laure Gannac explores a variety of topics with speakers from the LUNCHenPHILO series.

Workshop during the pilot version of the new compulsory course on sustainability. © Alain Herzog 2024 EPFL

Sustainability for everyone from the start of the cursus

— Starting with the 2024–2025 school year, first-year students at EPFL will be required to take a class on sustainability in the spring semester. We’ve also introduced a master’s class on teaching sustainability that will begin this fall. These initiatives are intended to let students already start making an impact on the issues that matter to them.

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ArtLab EPFL - photo Adrien Barakat

ArtLab EPFL – photo Adrien Barakat

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.

EPFL Pavilions website

CDH events

Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically

20-09-202429-06-2025

With: Curators: Prof. Sarah Kenderdine, EPFL eM+ / EPFL Pavilions Prof. Martin Rohrmeier, EPFL DCML Prof. Paul Doornbusch,  BNU-HKBU United International College Zhuhai Prof. Jonathan Impett, Orpheus Instituut, Gent
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion B
Category: Exhibitions

Concert "Ad Astra"

08-10-202408-10-2024

With: Ensemble vocal Evohé, Anne Briset, Aurélien Hallopeau
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, pavillon A
Category: Cultural events

How to leave your name in the history of science without leaving home: the case of Darwin

09-10-202409-10-2024

With: Adrien Miqueu, diplômé de l’EPFL en physique et doctorant en histoire des sciences et des religions à l’UNIL et Camille Van Belle, journaliste scientifique et dessinatrice
Place and room: Hall du Rolex Learning Center
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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La Rampe, artistic installation by Delphine Reist

09-10-202409-10-2024

With: Delphine Reist, artiste
Place and room: Rolex Learning Center
Category: Exhibitions

WORKSHOP Addressing Inner Dimensions of Sustainability in Higher Education

10-10-202410-10-2024

With: Dr. Roland Tormey & Melanie Studer, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Dr. Isabelle Providoli, Anna Lena Lewis, Dr. Lilian Trechsel, Centre for Development and Environment of the University of Bern
Place and room: University of Bern
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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