Innovation
A new Master's in Sustainable Management and Technology
Teaching
EPFL
This year’s Specialized Master’s Days marked the occasion to introduce EPFL’s new joint Master’s in Sustainable Management and Technology, a degree that will prepare our next generation to spearhead the transition towards a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy and which is hosted by the multi-institutional initiative Enterprise for Society Center (E4S).
Less snow – first pan-Alpine comparison
Research
WSL
An international research team conducted with the participation of SLF and the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) has for the first time collected snow data for the period 1971–2019 from more than 2000 measuring stations located throughout the Alps, and analysed them using uniform methodology. Data comparison shows that the extent of decline in snow depths and the snow cover is not uniform, but subject to large regional differences.
EPFL Changemakers: Incubating tomorrow's business ideas
TechTransfer
EPFL
Twenty EPFL students recently completed the first EPFL Changemakers program – a new initiative designed to help students develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills and flesh out their business ideas. We took a closer look at three of the promising projects they’re working on.
3D-printing perovskites on graphene makes next-gen X-ray detectors
Research
EPFL
By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists at EPFL have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost and health hazard of medical imaging devices.
2020 a record fundraising year for EPFL start-ups
TechTransfer
EPFL
EPFL start-ups raised CHF 293 million in 2020 – the highest they’ve achieved so far. Four of the young firms, including Kandou and Sophia Genetics, brought in over CHF 20 million each. The pipeline of new businesses also looks solid, as 25 new EPFL spin-offs were launched last year.
Innovative mechanical system makes it easy to turn bedridden patients
TechTransfer
EPFL
A mechanical system developed at EPFL’s Instant-Lab halves the number of hospital staff needed to turn coma patients and makes the task less physically demanding. It has won the approval of the doctors and nurses who tested the system on dummies.
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