"Above all, we need to change the culture" Teaching ETH Board EPFL has a strategy to encourage creativity during studies. It is based on interdisciplinary projects, dedicated infrastructures and professional support teams, explains its head, Pascal Vuilliomenet. "It started with a failure!" Teaching ETH Board She will send six amateur astronauts into an underground tunnel under the Alps to simulate a space mission. A student at the EPFL, Chloé Carrière lives her passion for astronomy alongside her classes. Turning the challenges of remote teaching into opportunities Teaching EPFL Since spring 2020, EPFL teachers have had to make remote teaching a part of their daily job. This has given rise to major challenges – but also led to new, effective teaching practices and enhanced collaboration. We took a look at how teachers are adapting to the novel approach. Research during the pandemic Research ETH Board Scientific research has not been left unscathed by COVID-19. Three people describe everyday life in their labs during the lockdown, and the lessons to be learned for the future. Extraordinary times at PSI Research PSI In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Paul Scherrer Institute changed to the extraordinary situation in spring 2020. By then, only a maximum of 20 percent of all PSI employees work at PSI. Five pictures show how research and operations at PSI nevertheless continued. New certification system gives internships a sustainability label Teaching EPFL Companies wanting to offer internships to EPFL Master’s students can apply for a new sustainability certification to demonstrate that the goals of their internship or the technology being developed are environmentally friendly. Previous 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Next Page 12 of 16
