Equality and Diversity
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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,…
See also the press review
Equal Opportunity & Diversity News
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events
CROSS event highlights 3 years of projects for science and society
With: Moderation by: Jamie Paik, Alain Kaufmann, Frederic Kaplan, Gabriela Tejada and Claire Arnold
Place and room: BC 420
Category: Conferences – Seminars
DÆNCITY: Artistic residency for EPFL Students at Théâtre Sévelin 36
With: Simona Ferrar, Performance Lighthouse, EPFL
Place and room: Théâtre Sévelin 36
Category: Cultural events
The body on stage in light of improvisation
With: Simon Henein (professeur in microengineering, EPFL) and Joëlle Valterio (performer and teaching assistant, EPFL)
Place and room: Arsenic Lausanne
Category: Cultural events