Managing infrastructure and proximity services

Published on July 30th, 2023

With the risk of electricity shortages in Switzerland, EPFL has stepped up its efforts to reduce its energy consumption. EPFL has identified measures that can be put in place quickly, which have helped to reduce the overall electricity consumption of the Ecublens Campus, despite the commissioning of new infrastructure. The preparation of a masterplan on the structural, technical and energy-efficiency renovation of EPFL buildings, and the densification of EPFL campuses, will enable these efforts to be continued as part of a long-term plan.

Published on July 30th, 2023

The Coupole/Esplanade building and areas are to undergo a major renovation in order to accommodate the growing student population and the increased need for teaching and informal working spaces. The new premises will be brought into service in stages between 2025 and 2028. At the same time, and to meet academic needs for new experimental research facilities, plans are being drawn up for an Advanced Science Building (ASB). The ASB will provide cutting-edge equipment for research groups in the basic and life sciences, as well as engineering. Work is scheduled to start in 2026.

Published on September 23th, 2024

In order to strengthen EPFL ability to deal with cyber risks, such as leaks of administrative and/or research data, ransomware and malware, EPFL is pursuing an ambitious cybersecurity strategy. As part of this, EPFL implements and develops IT security systems and conducts awareness campaigns. A mandatory training on IT security is offered to all new comers.

Published on July 30th, 2023

EPFL aim to promote a sustainable purchasing policy that takes into account the social, environmental and economic impacts of the products and services. In particular, EPFL aim to adopt circular-economy principles, based on challenging needs, extend the lifespan of EPFL equipment and recover the waste. In this context, EPFL committed to disseminating a culture of sustainable purchasing, which is described in a charter published in February 2023.

Published on July 30th, 2023

EPFL is committed to sustainable catering and has been pursuing an ambitious strategy in this area for the past four years. In order to meet the needs of EPFL community as well as possible, the Catering and Shops Unit (RESCO) conducted a satisfaction survey on food services in 2021, and again in 2022.

The results of the survey conducted between November and December 2022 show that almost 70% of participants are satisfied with the catering offered.

Published on July 30th, 2023

As part of long-term planning for the structural and energy-efficiency renovation of buildings and for the densification of the Ecublens Campus, the Vice Presidency for Operations conducted a satisfaction survey of the Ecublens Campus buildings in November and December 2022. The aim of the survey was to strengthen the link between the technical analyses carried out and the needs expressed by EPFL community. The results will be included in the Masterplan for the structural, technical and energy-efficiency renovation of EPFL buildings and the densification of our campuses, which will be published toward the end of 2023.