Equality and Diversity

Equal opportunities are an integral part of EPFL’s development and excellence policy. The Equal Opportunity Office is attached to the Vice Presidency for Human Development (VPH).

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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,…

Equal Opportunity & Diversity News

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Events

REGARD: Design your future: How to make professional choices (day 2/2)

 15.09.2025   09:0017:00

Speaker: Afi Sika Kuzeawu,certified systemic coach & psychologist
Location:  BI A0 448
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Public lectures during EPFL-UNIL Health Days

 30.09.202510.10.2025  

Speaker: Raphaël Cohen, Tiffen Raffray, José Haba-Riubo, Gabriel Pitt, Julie Dachez, Alexandre Berney, Roman Tschäppeler, Mikael Krogerus, Thomas Insel
Location:  Rolex Learning Center
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

REGARD: Self-empowerment: Discover how to build your power to act

 02.10.202503.10.2025   09:0017:00

Speaker: Nir Zalts, expert for leadership and professional development
Location:  GC C2 413
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Cultiver son agilité interculturelle

 03.11.202517.11.2025   09:0012:30

Speaker: Ariane Curdy
Category: Internal trainings
Target audience: General public

@A.Miqueu

PhD candidates: Welcome to EPFL!

 06.11.2025   16:0018:00

Location:  RLC E1 240
Category: Convention
Target audience: Informed public

Zonta 2025 Award Ceremony

 07.11.2025   18:0019:30

Speaker: Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Béatrice Gass, Martine Rahier
Location:  RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

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