Education Policy

Reasons why the limitation initiative harms research

“We are missing out on too many talented female students”

ETH Zurich has been trying for years to increase the percentage of women in its ranks, not least among its students. So far, these efforts have not met with huge success. Why is that? And what is ETH doing to attract more female students? We asked Rector Sarah Springman.

UNIL, IMD and EPFL team up on sustainable management

The Enterprise for Society Center (E4S) will train future managers to meet the challenges of sustainability and social responsibility, in part by leveraging the opportunities presented by digital technology. The aim of E4S – a joint initiative between University of Lausanne (UNIL), International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and EPFL – will be to inspire the development of a sustainable, inclusive economic system. The first step will be the launch of a joint Master’s program.

Focus on Teaching: win-win for master’s students and supervisors

Besides research and consultancy, teaching is the third major aspect of Eawag’s work. Around 140 master’s students are supervised every year at the Institute, some of whom are directly involved in research projects. This integration of teaching and learning, along with the flat hierarchies and Eawag’s interdisciplinary culture together create a unique environment that is greatly valued by students and supervisors alike, and which results again and again in outstanding master’s dissertations.

School of Life Sciences welcomes students for Summer Research Program

Each summer, EPFL’s School of Life Sciences welcomes students from all over the world to participate in hands-on research projects and career-advancing workshops, in a unique, two-month science experience known as the Summer Research Program.

European Commissioner for research visits EPFL

Carlos Moedas was at EPFL on Monday. He visited the campus before attending the official opening of the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ), taking place all week at the SwissTech Convention Center.