CDH News

New book looks at over 200 years of energy in Switzerland

Published:19.12.24 — CDH researcher Nicolas Chachereau and UNIL lecturer (maître d’enseignement et de recherche) Cédric Humair published “L'énergie en Suisse: De 1800 à nos jours" which examines how Switzerland produces and consumes energy, from wood to renewables.

Interrogating the ‘usefulness' of objects

Published:13.12.24 — For her art installation La Rampe, open until June 1, 2025, Geneva-based artist Delphine Reist placed roughly 50 overturned builders’ buckets filled with fresh concrete along the undulating ramps of the Rolex Learning Center.

EPFL Pavilions' Lighten Up! exhibition opens in Winterthur

Published:03.12.24 — A new EPFL Pavilions exhibition goes on tour! Following the resounding success of Cosmos Archaeology at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum, the exhibition Lighten Up!, originally conceived in 2023 at EPFL Pavilions, will be presented from November 2024 to May 2025 at the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur under the title Lighten Up! In the Rhythm of Day and Night. This new exhibition combines original installations and new perspectives, aimed at a German-speaking Swiss audience.

Paper on ‘reductionism' awarded prize for best SHS master's project

Published:03.12.24 — On December 2, 2024, the EPFL College of Humanities (CDH) held a ceremony to award the best master’s project for the Social Sciences and Humanities (SHS) program along with the best posters for the Global Issues course, and the best teachers for the SHS and Digital Humanities programs.

“We want to create something together that neither of us could alone”

Published:16.10.24 — In 2023 and 2024, EPFL Professor Mark Pauly welcomed two artists in his lab, providing them with the opportunity to draw inspiration from his research, while he gained insights from their creativity. Starting on October 17, their works will be displayed at EPFL Pavilions.