Climate and Sustainability Action Week (CSAW)

2023 CSAW (in French only)

The 2023 edition of CSAW will take place from 11-15 September 2023, during the week preceding the start of the fall semester.

For the 2023 edition, more information on the french page here.

Who it’s for

CSAW is for all EPFL and UNIL Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, in any field of study.

CSAW organizers

Each edition of CSAW is co-created and run by a team of students and staff members from EPFL and UNIL.

The topic and schedule of this non-credited summer school change each year.

This video (in French) describes CSAW in a nutshell: active participants, a cooperative spirit, creative thinking, open dialogue and an array of fresh ideas.

The topic and schedule of the event change each year.

Previous editions

96% of participants said that CSAW helped them understand the benefits of a cross-disciplinary approach to tackle complex problems.

84% thought that CSAW enabled them to develop a more systemic view of sociological, scientific and engineering problems.

92% agreed that their learning at CSAW complemented what they were studying in their regular classes.

96% agreed that they developed skills at CSAW that complemented what they were studying in their regular classes.

Feedback from 2022 CSAW participants

Teamwork and group dynamics

“When we started working in groups, I learned to do reflection on a meta level.”

“I enjoyed seeing the in-group dynamics and how I personally behave in a group.”

The confidence to speak up and express your ideas

“I felt more confident and built up the courage to speak in front of 30 strangers.”

“It’s a chance to speak in front of others, without being judged and without judging others.”

A safe environment

“It was really amazing how comfortable I was with people, with no judgments from anyone.”

“I really understood that we were here to work together and not to judge or challenge each other or to say anything negative.”