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Conferences - Seminars

06FEB

03DEC

11:00-13:00 smart living lab, Fribourg room

smart living lunches

The smart living lunches take place once a month from 11am to 1pm at the EPFL Fribourg to present the research activities of the smart living lab. A lunch is served after the presentation. These events are designed for the smart living lab's community. Read more about "smart living lunches"

25APR

11:00-12:00 BC 420

DH Seminar Lecture - Comics analysis and Indexing

Abstract: Born in the 19th century, "comics" (Bande Dessinée in French) is a visual medium used to express ideas via images, often combined with text and graphics. "Comics" is often considered as the 9th art, the sequential art, disseminated through the progress of the printing press throughout the world in newspapers, books and magazines. Nowadays, ... Read more about "DH Seminar Lecture - Comics analysis and Indexing"

By Prof. Jean-Christophe Burie de l'Université de la Rochelle - France ...

30APR

12:15-13:00 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Success stories and challenges in simulating future climate"

Abstract: As our understanding improves, more observations become available, and computational capacity increases, climate models continue to increase in complexity to synthesize all that knowledge. They have become the standard tool for predicting future climate change, and the hope is that as more and more processes are considered at greater realism and higher resolution, the ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Success stories and challenges in simulating future climate""

By Dr Reto Knutti, professor, Climate Physics Group, Institute for Atmospheric ...

30APR

15:00-16:00 BC 420

Opportunities for Automating Email Processing

Most people can relate to email overload. The good news is that some of the hassle of dealing with email could be automated away. We performed a mixed-methods, need-finding study to learn what kind of automated email handling users want, and what kinds of information and computation are needed to make those automations reality. Our ... Read more about "Opportunities for Automating Email Processing"

By Soya Park

30APR

18:30-20:00 Internef 273

Animal Exploitation and Sustainability: a talk by Seb Alex

85.000 animals are killed every second for food, clothing, medicine and many other industries. Exactly how much of this is necessary? What are the ethical arguments for and against? What do we as a society think and feel about it? How does it affect the environment and how can we move forward from here? Join ... Read more about "Animal Exploitation and Sustainability: a talk by Seb Alex"

02MAY

18:00-21:30 EPFL Rolex Center

Innovation Leaders Event 2019

Exploring the business implications of Health Tech devices and the data they generate. The prevalence of micro-sensor enabled wearable devices, combined with the increasing accuracy of these sensors is blurring the lines between consumer devices and medical technology. What potential does this plethora of data hold for users, the businesses that have access to it, ... Read more about "Innovation Leaders Event 2019"

03MAY

10:30-12:00 BC 420

The Science of Science: What makes science effective?

The College of Management of Technology, in collaboration with IC, is launching a new EPFL Seminar series on “Computational Social Sciences & Economics.” The seminar will bring in leading guest speakers to examine questions that are of great importance for EPFL and society more broadly. Our first high-level guest speaker will be Prof. James A. ... Read more about "The Science of Science: What makes science effective?"

By Prof. James A. Evans, University of Chicago

03MAY

12:15-13:00 GC B3 30

CESS Seminar: An MINLP and a continuous-optimization approaches for aircraft conflict avoidance via speed and heading angle deviations

Abstract: We propose two approaches to address a challenging problem arising in Air Traffic Management, that of keeping at all times a distance between any pair of aircraft throughout their flight trajectory above a threshold value. We address the problem by adjusting both aircraft speeds and heading angles simultaneously. Both the mixed-integer nonlinear programming model ... Read more about "CESS Seminar: An MINLP and a continuous-optimization approaches for aircraft conflict avoidance via speed and heading angle deviations"

By Prof. Marcel Mongeau, Professor in Operations Research at ENAC (École ...

07MAY

12:15-13:00 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Decision making: a serious game!"

Abstract: Recently, many call for public participation to support environmental decision-making. Methods enabling structured and transparent decision-making when facing complex problems need to evolve. Environmental Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is such a decision-making method. Urban wastewater management (UWM) is a good example of a complex decision that would benefit from citizens’ participation. The reason is ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Decision making: a serious game!""

By Dr Alice Aubert, SNSF Ambizione fellow in the Cluster of ...

07MAY

16:30-17:30 GR A3 32

A new integrated multi-criteria spatial decision support system for urban energy planning in the built environment

The research focuses on energy consumption modelling based on bottom-up methods to evaluate the current status of energy consumption and different future energy saving scenarios promoting sustainable urban planning. However, the choice among urban energy planning scenarios is extensively based on multi-actors and multi-criteria aspects. For this purpose, stakeholder-oriented approach plays a key role in ... Read more about "A new integrated multi-criteria spatial decision support system for urban energy planning in the built environment"

By Sara Torabi, Arch, Ph.D., Interuniversity Department of Regional & ...

10MAY

12:15-13:00 GC B3 30

CESS Seminar: Earthquake vulnerability assessment of soil - foundation - structure systems

Abstract Earthquake vulnerability is a major contributor to seismic risk, while vulnerability assessment is an essential tool for the identification and mitigation of earthquake losses. Over the last years, significant research work has been made towards the development of a comprehensive methodology regarding the estimation of the expected earthquake losses and the resilience of man-made ... Read more about "CESS Seminar: Earthquake vulnerability assessment of soil - foundation - structure systems"

By Prof. Dimitris Pitilakis, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle ...

14MAY

12:15-13:00 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Polar Amplification, Sea-Ice Melt and Ocean Circulation changes: A Few of the Many Reasons to Understand the Arctic Better"

Abstract: The Arctic region - and Greenland in particular - have both been considerably affected by global warming. As a result of polar amplification, temperatures have increased by more than 2-3 °C within the last decades - well above the globally averaged temperature increase of 1°C. One of the most dramatic manifestations of warming in ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Polar Amplification, Sea-Ice Melt and Ocean Circulation changes: A Few of the Many Reasons to Understand the Arctic Better""

By Dr Danièle Rod is the Executive Director of the Swiss ...

14MAY

13:00-16:30 salle CO 120

Leveraging Labs for Learning

Explore ways to design lab experiments that help students develop a scientific approach which is transferable to real world complexity. Read more about "Leveraging Labs for Learning"

By Siara Isaac & Cécile Hardebolle

15MAY

13:00-17:00 SG 294.22

Du transport à l’espace public, quel potentiel pour Borde-Bellevaux?

Les grands chantiers de mobilité offrent une opportunité considérable au renouvellement de l’espace urbain. À Lausanne, les futurs projets de transport public ouvrent ainsi une prise en main de l’aménagement d’axes importants. C’est dans ce cadre que la ville amorce actuellement une réflexion sur le potentiel de redéveloppement de l’axe Borde-Bellevaux et de ses quartiers ... Read more about "Du transport à l’espace public, quel potentiel pour Borde-Bellevaux?"

By Habitat Research Center, EPFL Professeure Dre Paola Viganò, Dre Martina ...

17MAY

10:30-12:30 CE 1 106

Analytical methods for emerging contaminants : advanced tools to understand environmental and technical processes

Swiss Chemical Society Lectureships 2019 Read more about "Analytical methods for emerging contaminants : advanced tools to understand environmental and technical processes"

By Professor Thomas Ternes, Federal Institute of Hydrology, Koblenz, Germany

17MAY

14:30-15:30 GC G1 515

Construction monitoring through structural responses

Automated construction sites involve many complexities related to micro-level details and it is impossible to anticipate all the conditions that might arise. Unless the structure is carefully monitored, accidents may happen. In this research, we use structural responses to monitor the state of construction. Using the principles of system identification, we attempt to infer normal ... Read more about "Construction monitoring through structural responses"

By Dr. Benny Raphael

22MAY

18:00-19:00 BC 420

Logistic and economic challenges to realize a Martian village

The constraints that must be taken into account for the establishment of a Martian Village are well known and solutions to the challenges they put, are theoretically possible. All that is missing is the will to implement them. The constraints are inherent to Mars' specificities and our technological ability to deal with them. Two phases ... Read more about "Logistic and economic challenges to realize a Martian village"

By Pierre Brisson (Mars Society Switzerland)

28MAY

12:15-13:00 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Analysis of the Future of Freshwater Resources of Jordan: From Transboundary Competition to Climate Change"

Abstract: In arid regions throughout the world, freshwater system are at the confluence of drivers that include severely limited water supplies, rapid population growth and demographic shifts, transboundary competition for shared freshwater resources, climate change and variability, and institutional dysfunction. Our work focuses on Jordan, which is one of the water poorest countries in the ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Analysis of the Future of Freshwater Resources of Jordan: From Transboundary Competition to Climate Change""

By Dr Steven Gorelick, Professor, Stanford University, Dept. of Earth, Energy ...

03JUN

07JUN

08:30-16:30 ODY -1 0020

Data Science for Managers

Why take a Data Science/AI bootcamp ? The fastest growing and most innovative companies around the world are rapidly developing new capabilities in Data Science. McKinsey projects that AI will deliver an additional $13 trillion of GDP to the global economy by 2030. It therefore is not surprising that many business schools now view Data ... Read more about "Data Science for Managers"

06JUN

STCC

IC Research Day - Digital Trust

Trust is indispensable to the prosperity and well-being of societies. For millennia, we developed trust-building mechanisms to facilitate interactions. But as they become increasingly digital, many traditional mechanisms no longer function well, hence trust breaks down. As a result, low levels of trust discourage us from engaging in new forms of interactions and constrain business ... Read more about "IC Research Day - Digital Trust"

04SEP

06SEP

SG 1138

CISBAT 2019 Conference "Climate Resilient Cities - Energy Efficiency & Renewables in the Digital Era"

Created to further energy efficiency and the use of renewables in the built environment, the international CISBAT conference offers a dynamic scientific exchange platform in fields ranging from nanostructured materials for renewable energy applications to urban energy systems. The conference bi-annually assembles two to three hundred scientists from universities and companies around the world at ... Read more about "CISBAT 2019 Conference "Climate Resilient Cities - Energy Efficiency & Renewables in the Digital Era""

10SEP

09:30-14:00 EPFL Valais Wallis, Rue de l'Industrie 17, CH-1951 Sion

EPFL 50th Anniversary - Research Days - EPFL Valais Wallis, Sion

The Research Days will bring together key political figures from the area, local industrial partners and academic partners of the EPFL campuses (Sion, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Fribourg, Lausanne). Covering the key themes of each site, the event’s objective is to show how research contributes or can contribute to society, both with political support and through collaboration ... Read more about "EPFL 50th Anniversary - Research Days - EPFL Valais Wallis, Sion"

By Programme en cours / Programme coming soon.

11SEP

09:30-14:00 Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2002 Neuchâtel

50e Anniversaire EPFL - Journées de la Recherche - Microcity, Neuchâtel

Les journées de la recherche, ce sont des rencontres entre les personnalités politiques clés de la région, les partenaires industriels locaux ainsi que les partenaires académiques des campus EPFL (Sion, Neuchâtel, Genève, Fribourg, Lausanne) autour des thèmes phares de chaque site. L’objectif est de démontrer ce que la recherche apporte ou peut apporter à la ... Read more about "50e Anniversaire EPFL - Journées de la Recherche - Microcity, Neuchâtel"

By Programme en cours

12SEP

09:30-14:00 Chemin des Mines 9, CH-1202 Genève

50e Anniversaire EPFL - Journées de la Recherche - Campus Biotech, Genève

By Programme en cours

13SEP

09:30-14:00 Passage du Cardinal 13b, CH-1700 Fribourg

50e Anniversaire EPFL - Journées de la Recherche - BlueFactory Fribourg

By Programme en cours

14SEP

09:30-14:00 STCC 2 9426

50e Anniversaire EPFL - Journées de la Recherche - Campus Lausanne

By Programme en cours

Thesis defenses

26APR

17:30 ELA 1

Statistical and physical characterization of rainfall-driven overland flow morphologies

Thesis Director: Prof. D. A. Barry Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 9269 Read more about "Statistical and physical characterization of rainfall-driven overland flow morphologies"

By Mohsen CHERAGHI

03MAY

12:15 ELA 1

Automated Daylighting Control System based on Sky Luminance Monitoring and Lighting Computing

Thesis directors : Prof. J.-L. Scartezzini - Dr J. H. Kämpf Thesis nr 9498 Energy doctoral program Read more about "Automated Daylighting Control System based on Sky Luminance Monitoring and Lighting Computing"

By Yujie WU

03MAY

17:30 GC C3 30

The Deformation Capacity of Lap Splices in RC Walls: From Experimental Testing to Numerical Modelling

Thesis Directors: Prof. K. Beyer - Dr J. Saraiva Esteves Pacheco de Almeida Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 9432 Read more about "The Deformation Capacity of Lap Splices in RC Walls: From Experimental Testing to Numerical Modelling"

By Danilo TARQUINI

06MAY

17:00 MA B1 11

Modeling and Assessment of Urban Energy Systems

Thesis directors : Prof. J.-L. Scartezzini, Prof. S. V. Moussavi Nik Energy doctoral program. Thesis 9389 Read more about "Modeling and Assessment of Urban Energy Systems"

By Amarasinghage Tharindu Dasun PERERA

22MAY

17:30 SG 294.22

Two-dimensional crack growth in FRP laminates and sandwich panels

Thesis Directors: Prof. T. Keller - Dr. A. Vassilopoulos Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 9421 Read more about "Two-dimensional crack growth in FRP laminates and sandwich panels"

By Aida CAMESELLE MOLARES

22MAY

18:00 GC C3 30

Measurement data interpretation and prediction for optimal management of bridges

Directeur de thèse : Prof. I. Smith Programme doctoral en Génie civil & environnement Thèse n° 7567 Read more about "Measurement data interpretation and prediction for optimal management of bridges"

By Marco PROVERBIO

24MAY

17:00 CM 1 2

Hydraulic-morphological habitat assessment in rivers considering residual flow, sediment replenishment and artificial flood events

Thesis Directors: Prof. A. J. Wüest - Prof. A. Schleiss Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program doctoral program Thesis Nr. 9452 Read more about "Hydraulic-morphological habitat assessment in rivers considering residual flow, sediment replenishment and artificial flood events"

By Severin STÄHLY

24MAY

18:00 PO 01

From observations to 3D forecasts: Data assimilation for high resolution lakes monitoring

Thesis Directors: Prof. A. J. Wüest - Dr. D. Bouffard Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 9475 Read more about "From observations to 3D forecasts: Data assimilation for high resolution lakes monitoring"

By Theo BARACCHINI

Inaugural lectures - Honorary Lecture

20MAY

17:15-18:00 Auditorium C du STCC

Groundscape(s)

Depuis la Bibliothèque nationale de France à Paris, en passant par l’université féminine d’Ewha à Séoul, la future gare de Villejuif pour le Grand Paris Express ou le Gangnam International Transit Center à Séoul, Dominique Perrault n’a de cesse d’explorer une architecture qui pénètre le territoire, inscrite dans la géographie et l’ « épiderme » ... Read more about "Groundscape(s)"

By prof. Dominique Perrault (EPFL)

Public Science Events

18MAY

19MAY

10:00-17:00 EPFL Valais-Wallis, Sion

Scientastic à Sion

Le weekend du 18 et 19 mai, Scientastic, le Festival des Sciences de l'EPFL, vous donne rendez-vous à Sion sur le site EPFL Valais-Wallis sur la thématique du numérique. Ateliers pour les jeunes, conférences, visites de labo ... tout un programme qui se trouvera tout prochainement sur la page scientastic.epfl.ch En attendant, vous pouvez télécharger ... Read more about "Scientastic à Sion"

Sciences Activities for Youth

13JUN

09:00-16:00 EPFL

Classes' Day

On June 8th over 80 classes will be on the EPFL site ! Every year, 7th and 8th grade schools are invited to EPFL for a day to discover sciences and technology. Registration is compulsory. Thank you for visiting our website to get more information. And a warm THANK YOU to all professors, researchers, scientific ... Read more about "Classes' Day"

By Plusieurs intervenant-e-s de l'EPFL

Exhibitions

12APR

28JUL

11:00-18:00 ArtLab pavillon central

INFINITY ROOM I - ArtLab Exhibition

To mark its 50th anniversary, the EPFL gave free rein to three photographers, who were asked to capture the essence of the School and its future direction: - Olivier Christinat brings a discreet immersion in campus life - Bogdan Konopka strips EPFL's buildings down to their still life form - Catherine Leutenegger delivers many detailed ... Read more about "INFINITY ROOM I - ArtLab Exhibition"

By Olivier Christinat, Bogdan Konopka, Catherine Leutenegger

30APR

22JUN

09:30-18:00 SG 1212

Exhibition The Living City - Park Systems from Lausanne to Los Angeles

Before the industrial agenda of urban design, broadly promoting technology and economy, there was the social agenda of civic design, creating ecology and community. This exhibition presents a chronological overview of the evolution of civic design as evidenced in the work that was central to it: the creation of regional park systems. Read more about "Exhibition The Living City - Park Systems from Lausanne to Los Angeles"

24MAY

14:00-17:00 GR A3 31, GR A3 30, GR B3 30 et GR A3 32

Design Project - Présentations orales

Le Design Project a pour but de mettre en pratique les connaissances des étudiants de Master 1e année SIE dans un projet issu de la pratique. Il se déroule sur le semestre de printemps et il se termine par une présentation orale des étudiants, ainsi qu'une exposition de Posters. Read more about "Design Project - Présentations orales"

By Etudiants de Master, 1e année SIE

Call for proposal

30APR

[ VELUX STIFTUNG | Research grants ]

The Velux Stiftung supports basic and applied research in the fields of daylight, healthy ageing and ophthalmology which: is relevant beyond the borders of a single discipline, can accelerate research by removing bottlenecks, enables implementation of research and whose results will be promoted and/or implemented inside and outside academia. The foundation welcomes international and interdisciplinary ... Read more about "[ VELUX STIFTUNG | Research grants ]"

30APR

[ Velux Stiftung Research Grants | Research funding ]

30APR

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) mandated the ETH Zurich for bilateral collaboration with partner institutions in Asia. In 2018, ETH Zurich opened a call for proposals for opportunity grants with China, Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN countries. Applications are accepted on a rolling base until 2020. Who can apply: senior ... Read more about "[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]"

30APR

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

The Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) commissioned the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) as the Leading House for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This call allows funding of approx. 26 mobility grants. Partner countries: Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia and the United Arab ... Read more about "[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]"

30APR

[ Holcim Stiftung - Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship/Assistant Professorship in any discipline | Fellowship funding ]

The Holcim Stiftung offers grants to outstanding young scientists to carry out excellent research (fundamental, applied, PoC, market-oriented) in any discipline and field in Switzerland. Priority is given to projects: with a positive social impact, exploring innovative methods, new perspectives or novel lines of questioning crucial to the advancement of science, already underway. Who can ... Read more about "[ Holcim Stiftung - Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship/Assistant Professorship in any discipline | Fellowship funding ]"

30APR

[Fondation Dalle Molle – Quality of life Prize | Research funding ]

The 9th edition of the Dalle Molle Foundation “Quality of life” prize will award two CHF 10’000 prizes to ongoing research projects focusing on data processing and the new technologies and aiming at facilitating access to information in order to improve the quality of life and of the environment, and facilitate social interactions. The research ... Read more about "[Fondation Dalle Molle – Quality of life Prize | Research funding ]"

30APR

[ Wellcome Trust - Collaborative Awards in Science | Research funding ]

The Wellcome Trust “Collaborative Awards in Science” support Basic and clinical research in any disciplines carried out by a team of researchers, working together on the most important scientific problems to improve health for everyone. Interdisciplinary projects across Science, Humanities and Social Science and Innovations teams are encouraged. Who can apply The PI must be ... Read more about "[ Wellcome Trust - Collaborative Awards in Science | Research funding ]"

30APR

[ Foundation Inartis - Funding for health innovations improving the quality of Life for patients undergoing treatment | Research funding ]

Debiopharm Group and Foundation Inartis have launched their fourth ‘Challenge’ on the theme ‘Quality of Life for Patients undergoing Treatment.’ This “Challenge” aims to encourage innovation in the health sector by rewarding practical solutions intended to improve patient comfort and quality of life. The ultimate goal is to speed up the implementation and/or commercialization of ... Read more about "[ Foundation Inartis - Funding for health innovations improving the quality of Life for patients undergoing treatment | Research funding ]"

30APR

[ Ajinomoto Innovation Alliance Program | Research funding on personalised nutrition ]

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. launches a new call for proposals to fund innovative ideas and technologies in the following fields: Diagnosis and digital technology to provide personalized nutrition services. Novel manufacturing and analytical technology (to improve and compensate Ajinomoto group's technology such as AJIPHASE® and Corynex®) for peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides and their derivatives. Innovative ideas for ... Read more about "[ Ajinomoto Innovation Alliance Program | Research funding on personalised nutrition ]"

30APR

[ Ajinomoto Innovation Alliance Program | Research funding on personalised nutrition ]

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

What: Support to university-based, high-potential business cases from the Venture Kick programme with the aim of substantially accelerating their market entry. Support to proposals where a R&D or design boost can speed up the success of the deep tech business case. Your project MUST be: Already in the Venture Kick process Already approved by a ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]"

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Scientainment | Scientific outreach ]

Gebert Rüf Stiftung (GRS) was established in 1998 by entrepreneur Heinrich Gebert as a science and innovation foundation. Its objective is to promote «Switzerland as a top location for business and as a place to live». As a private funding agency guided by its mission statement «making science effective», it supports entrepreneurial projects, which are ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Scientainment | Scientific outreach ]"

01MAY

[ THE COGITO FOUNDATION | Research Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Scientific Visits, Congresses, Dissemination ]

The goal of the Cogito Foundation is to encourage the dialogue between science and technology on one hand and humanities and the social sciences, on the other. The Foundation supports research that helps bridge this gap. It does not fund the mere application of a method from one discipline to another: all disciplines involved must ... Read more about "[ THE COGITO FOUNDATION | Research Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Scientific Visits, Congresses, Dissemination ]"

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for digital education | Research funding ]

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for digital education and entrepreneurship | Research funding ]

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for cluster projects | Research funding ]

06MAY

[ REPIC - Research funding with developing and transitioning countries | Research funding ]

The goal of the REPIC platform (Renewable Energy, Energy & Resource Efficiency, Promotion in International Cooperation) is to strengthen and coordinate Swiss federal activities (by SECO, SDC, FOEN, SFOE) on renewable energies, energy and resource efficiency within developing and transitioning countries. Projects must facilitate the transfer of Swiss technology and know-how to meet local needs. ... Read more about "[ REPIC - Research funding with developing and transitioning countries | Research funding ]"

09MAY

[ Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) – Doctoral Research Stipend | Research funding ]

The Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) launches the 2019 IO Research Stipend to promote a doctoral student’s research on International Organisations (IO), by offering living allowance and research space at the SNIS offices in Geneva for 3 or 6 months within a calendar year. Who can apply: second-year PhD students registered at a Swiss ... Read more about "[ Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) – Doctoral Research Stipend | Research funding ]"

10MAY

[ ASEM-DUO Fellowship programme | Scientific Exchanges with Korea ]

Established in 2001 by the Ministry of Education of Korea, the DUO-Korea programme promotes balanced and long-lasting scientific exchanges between academic institution in Korea and 30 European countries, including Switzerland. Who can apply: The educational institution in Korea applies on behalf of both the Korean and the European institution hosting the students who are to ... Read more about "[ ASEM-DUO Fellowship programme | Scientific Exchanges with Korea ]"

10MAY

[ ETHZ - Exchange of young researchers with China | Research funding ]

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has commissioned ETHZ as Leading House for bilateral research collaboration with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) in all scientific disciplines. ETHZ and CSC run the China – Exchange of Young Researchers Programme for applicants based in Switzerland and China who, after an initial contact set up ... Read more about "[ ETHZ - Exchange of young researchers with China | Research funding ]"

11MAY

[FONDATION GELBERT | Research Funding]

La Fondation Gelbert a pour but de soutenir des projets novateurs et de qualité dans les domaines de: La protection de l’environnement La protection des animaux Le développement d’énergies nouvelles et non polluantes La recherche universitaire dans le domaine de la vue Qui peut postuler : des acteurs genevois et romands dans le cadre de ... Read more about "[FONDATION GELBERT | Research Funding]"

13MAY

[ Fondation Leenaards | Research funding on translational medical research ]

Each year, Fondation Leenaards allocates up to CHF 1.5 million for the Leenaards Prize for Translational Medical Research. The research prize is awarded to 2-3 innovative projects, conducted by, at least, a university hospital (CHUV, HUG) and an academic partner (e.g. EPFL, UNIL, UNIGE) of the Lake Geneva region, investigating a clinical problem from an ... Read more about "[ Fondation Leenaards | Research funding on translational medical research ]"

17MAY

[ ETHZ Call for young researchers' exchange with Japan | Research funding ]

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has commissioned ETHZ as Leading House for bilateral research collaboration with the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). ETHZ and JSPS run the Japanese – Swiss Young Researcher’s Exchange Programme to: foster and facilitate the direct exchange between Japanese and Swiss research groups and ... Read more about "[ ETHZ Call for young researchers' exchange with Japan | Research funding ]"

20MAY

[ Ekhagastiftelsen - Research funding on agriculture and medicine | Research funding ]

The Swedish foundation Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga foundation) was established in 1944 to support research in ecological agriculture and biological medicine. Prioritized research areas: Organic and biodynamic food production or other methods and orientations that promote this goal. Research on improved preparation and storage of food, as well as the analysis of food quality can receive support. ... Read more about "[ Ekhagastiftelsen - Research funding on agriculture and medicine | Research funding ]"

24MAY

[ ERA-NET Active and Assisted Living (AAL) | Research funding on Sustainable Smart Solutions for Ageing well ]

The Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Programme is an ERA-NET initiative aimed to create better quality of life for older people and to strengthen industrial opportunities in the field of healthy ageing technology and innovation. AAL is co-financed until 2020 by the European Commission (through Horizon 2020) and 17 countries, including Switzerland (via Innosuisse). It ... Read more about "[ ERA-NET Active and Assisted Living (AAL) | Research funding on Sustainable Smart Solutions for Ageing well ]"

27MAY

[ Fondation Leenaards | Research funding on translational medical research ]

31MAY

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

31MAY

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

31MAY

[ SATW Germaine de Staël | Scientific exchange with France ]

The Germaine de Staël programme of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) promotes collaborations between French and Swiss researchers and research teams in any disciplines by reimbursing travel and accommodation expenses incurred by Swiss team members as part of attending meetings or conferences in France. Projects including PhD students and young researchers are especially ... Read more about "[ SATW Germaine de Staël | Scientific exchange with France ]"

01JUN

[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]

The Ikea Foundation Switzerland supports: Prototypes and product developments anywhere in the world Product and collection presentations at public exhibitions anywhere in the world Competitions (only if its programme is arranged by specialists and its results are judged by experts) Workshops and lectures (only if targeting students or treating topics relevant to students) Supported projects ... Read more about "[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]"

01JUN

[ Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science | Research Funding ]

Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science supports: Original scientific basic, applied or clinical biomedical research; Projects aiming at remedying the imbalance caused by industrialization on ecology and health. Preference is given to projects with applications in the short and medium term. Research must be conducted for the most part in Switzerland. Who can apply: researchers ... Read more about "[ Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science | Research Funding ]"

01JUN

[ SNSF Sinergia | Research funding ]

Sinergia promotes the interdisciplinary collaboration of two to four research groups that propose breakthrough research. Submission deadlines: 01.06.2019 01.12.2019 Funding: Up to CHF 3.2 million Duration: 1 to 4 years For more information and application: Please have a look at the SNSF's website. For Sinergia EPFL instructions and toolkit: Please have a look at the ... Read more about "[ SNSF Sinergia | Research funding ]"

03JUN

[ BRIDGE PROOF OF CONCEPT – 11th CALL | Research funding ]

BRIDGE is a joint programme conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI). It offers new funding opportunities at the intersection of basic research and science-based innovation, thereby supplementing the funding activities of the two organisations. BRIDGE Proof of Concept projects support young researchers (see eligibility criteria ... Read more about "[ BRIDGE PROOF OF CONCEPT – 11th CALL | Research funding ]"

04JUN

[ Cooperation in Science and Technology: Submitting a research project in the COST call launched by the SNSF | Research funding ]

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) promotes Europe-wide scientific cooperation and coordination between various national research activities. It operates by means of scientific networks, known as COST Actions. COST does not fund research itself, but supports networking via different tools such as meetings, short-term scientific exchanges, training schools and dissemination activities as parts of ... Read more about "[ Cooperation in Science and Technology: Submitting a research project in the COST call launched by the SNSF | Research funding ]"

10JUN

[ British Heart Foundation | Research funding on heart and circulatory disease ]

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a medical research charity established in the UK in 1961 to support research into all forms of heart and circulatory disease. Despite the advances in the fight against these diseases, the World Health Organization predicts that, by 2030, the annual number of deaths from cardiovascular disease will rise to ... Read more about "[ British Heart Foundation | Research funding on heart and circulatory disease ]"

18JUN

[ M-ERA.NET Transnational Call 2019 | Research funding ]

M-ERA.NET is an EU funded network which has been established in 2012 to support and increase the coordination of European research and innovation programmes and related funding in materials science and engineering. The M-ERA.NET Transnational Call 2019 includes more than 30 European and international funding organisations. International partnerships exist with Brazil (São Paulo), Russia, South ... Read more about "[ M-ERA.NET Transnational Call 2019 | Research funding ]"

21JUN

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Microbials | Research funding ]

Gebert Rüf Stiftung was established by entrepreneur Heinrich Gebert as a science and innovation foundation. Its objective is to promote «Switzerland as a top location for business and as a place to live». As a private funding agency guided by its mission statement «making science effective», it supports entrepreneurial projects which are committed to achieving ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Microbials | Research funding ]"

30JUN

[ Jacobs Foundation - Postdoctoral fellowships | Fellowship funding ]

This is a globally competitive three-year fellowship program for early and advanced postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent research of international relevance To improve the learning, development and living conditions of children and youth or To contribute to one of the foundation’s thematic priorities: science of learning, early childhood and rural livelihoods. In any discipline, e.g. ... Read more about "[ Jacobs Foundation - Postdoctoral fellowships | Fellowship funding ]"

30JUN

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

30JUN

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

30JUN

[ Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung | Research funding ]

Founded in 1963, the Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation supports applied research projects in the fields of landscape conservation and spatial planning and conservation of cultural heritage in Switzerland. The foundation does NOT support basic research. Funding & Duration: no upper or lower limit. Applicants are invited to present a detailed budget, indicating the funding ... Read more about "[ Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung | Research funding ]"

30JUN

[ SNSF SPIRIT funding for collaborative scientific projects with countries receiving development assistance | Research funding]

On February 1st, 2019 the SNSF launches SPIRIT, a new program aimed at fostering international scientific collaboration between researchers based in Switzerland and their counterparts in 127 SPIRIT partner countries receiving development assistance. A highly competitive selection process is in place, with 12 projects being funded per year. Who can apply: Max. 4 applicants. At ... Read more about "[ SNSF SPIRIT funding for collaborative scientific projects with countries receiving development assistance | Research funding]"

04JUL

[VOLKSWAGEN STIFTUNG | Artificial Intelligence and the Society of the Future]

Launched in November 2017, this new initiative by the Volkswagen Stiftung supports novel project constellations and interdisciplinary cooperations in the social sciences and the engineering sciences; the integration of the humanities is welcome. Against the background of the current and emerging developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence, the Foundation wishes to support projects dealing ... Read more about "[VOLKSWAGEN STIFTUNG | Artificial Intelligence and the Society of the Future]"

10JUL

[ Volkswagen Stiftung - Experiment! | Research Funding ]

The Volkswagen Stiftung funding initiative Experiment! – In search of bold research ideas addresses researchers in science and engineering as well as in the life sciences (including immediately neighbouring disciplines in the behavioural sciences) who want to put a potentially transformative and risky research idea to the test. The initiative supports daring research projects, which ... Read more about "[ Volkswagen Stiftung - Experiment! | Research Funding ]"

15JUL

[Fondation d'Aide Sociale et Culturelle du Canton de Vaud | Research Funding]

La Fondation d’aide Sociale et Culturelle du Canton De Vaud redistribue la part des bénéfices de la Loterie Romande qui revient au Canton de Vaud accordant une contribution aux projets qui correspondent à son but dans les domaines culturel, artistique, social, éducatif, du sport handicap, de la santé, du patrimoine, de la recherche (toutes les ... Read more about "[Fondation d'Aide Sociale et Culturelle du Canton de Vaud | Research Funding]"

25JUL

[ Wellcome Trust - Collaborative Awards in Science | Research funding ]

26JUL

[ SV Stiftung - research funding on food and nutrition | Research funding ]

Fondée à Berne en 1914, SV Stiftung est, en sa qualité de responsable institutionnelle, actionnaire principale de SV Group AG. Avec ses dividendes, elle soutient des projets qui ont pour objectif de promouvoir une alimentation saine, accessible au plus grand nombre. La fondation cofinance, entre autres, la recherche en matière d'alimentation saine, en particulier dans ... Read more about "[ SV Stiftung - research funding on food and nutrition | Research funding ]"

31JUL

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

31JUL

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

01AUG

[ Postdoc Mobility | Fellowship funding ]

Postdoc.Mobility fellowships awarded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) are aimed at researchers who have done a doctorate and who wish to pursue an academic career in Switzerland. A research stay abroad enables such researchers to acquire more in-depth knowledge, increases their scientific independence and enhances their research profile. Deadlines: 1st of February and ... Read more about "[ Postdoc Mobility | Fellowship funding ]"

11AUG

[FONDATION GELBERT | Research Funding]

15AUG

[MERCATOR STIFTUNG - Rolling Call for Scientific Projects & Doctoral Fellowships - Research Funding]

The Mercator Stiftung supports: Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific research Doctoral fellowships Knowledge transfer The Foundations supports projects in Switzerland that deal with complex social problems related to the areas of interest of the foundation: environmental issues, youth education and participation, and youth international exchange. The Foundation encourages the collaboration between natural, social sciences and the ... Read more about "[MERCATOR STIFTUNG - Rolling Call for Scientific Projects & Doctoral Fellowships - Research Funding]"

31AUG

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

31AUG

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

31AUG

[ SNSF SPIRIT funding for collaborative scientific projects with countries receiving development assistance | Research funding]

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Scientainment | Scientific outreach ]

01SEP

[ Early Postdoc Mobility I Fellowship funding ]

Early Postdoc.Mobility fellowships awarded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) are designed for postdocs at the beginning of their career who wish to enhance their scientific profile by working at a research institution abroad. Deadlines: 1st of March and 1st of September 2019 (17.00h Swiss local time) Funding : Living costs, higher amount for ... Read more about "[ Early Postdoc Mobility I Fellowship funding ]"

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for digital education | Research funding ]

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for digital education and entrepreneurship | Research funding ]

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - Funding for cluster projects | Research funding ]

02SEP

[ Society of Natural Sciences of the Canton of Vaud (SVSN) | Research funding on natural and exact sciences ]

The Society of Natural Sciences of the Canton of Vaud (Société vaudoise des Sciences naturelles - SVSN) was founded in 1819 to support the study, advancement and diffusion of the natural sciences, exact sciences and other related sciences. To celebrate its 200th anniversary, the SVSN, in partnership with Société Académique Vaudoise (SAV), offers 1 grant ... Read more about "[ Society of Natural Sciences of the Canton of Vaud (SVSN) | Research funding on natural and exact sciences ]"

09SEP

[ BRIDGE PROOF OF CONCEPT – 12th CALL | Research funding ]

10SEP

[ SNSF - Doc.CH | Fellowship funding ]

Doc.CH (HSS) is aimed at promising researchers who wish to write a doctoral thesis on a topic of their own choice in the humanities and social sciences in Switzerland. Besides the salary of the doctoral student, the grant may include a contribution towards costs directly related to project implementation. IMPORTANT: Please check eligibility criteria and ... Read more about "[ SNSF - Doc.CH | Fellowship funding ]"

12SEP

[ Eurostars 2 | Research funding ]

The mission of Eurostars is the support of R&D-performing entrepreneurs, by initiating pan-european projects and co-funding their research activities, enabling them to compete interna-tionally and become leaders in their sector. Deadlines: 13.09.2018 28.02.2019 12.09.2019 Duration: the duration of the project may not exceed 36 months. Who can apply: To be eligible, the partnership must include ... Read more about "[ Eurostars 2 | Research funding ]"

15SEP

[ Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation | Doctoral Exchange Grant ]

The Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation offers Doctoral Exchange Grants to PhD students to carry out a research stay of max. 1 year at a host institution (university or research institute) anywhere in the world. Please note that either the home institution or the host institution should be based in Switzerland. The ultimate aim of the ... Read more about "[ Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation | Doctoral Exchange Grant ]"

15SEP

[ Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Support of Projects | Research Funding ]

The Foundation supports projects at universities or non-profit research institutions in the following areas of support: History, Language & Culture The interdisciplinary field “Image–Sound–Language” State, Economy and Society Medicine and the Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary projects are also welcomed. Applications must have a clear connection to the German research system: German scientists working on the project, ... Read more about "[ Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Support of Projects | Research Funding ]"

16SEP

[ Volkswagen Stiftung - World Knowledge – Structural Support for "Rare Subjects" | Research & Teaching Funding ]

The so-called "rare subjects" often represent a comprehensive, significant and future oriented canon of knowledge of high relevance for interdisciplinarity, internationality, and innovation. At the same time, these knowledge domains are often characterized by precarious structures inside the universities. With the programme World Knowledge, the Volkswagen Stiftung (VWS): Welcomes proposals to strengthen "rare subjects" in ... Read more about "[ Volkswagen Stiftung - World Knowledge – Structural Support for "Rare Subjects" | Research & Teaching Funding ]"

16SEP

[ Nutricia Research Foundation | Research funding – Fellowships – Short-term visits ]

The Nutricia Research Foundation was established in 1989 in the Netherlands to financially support scientific research projects by young researchers in the field of Nutrition and Health. The Foundation also recognises the importance of giving young scientists the possibility to attend research trainings and/or perform short research projects at renowned scientific institutes. Finally, it supports ... Read more about "[ Nutricia Research Foundation | Research funding – Fellowships – Short-term visits ]"

30SEP

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

30SEP

[SERI - Seed Money Grants with MENA Countries | Research Funding]

30SEP

[ Ursula Wirz Foundation | Research funding ]

Ursula Wirz Foundation promotes research and development in the industrial sector, in particular in the fields of printing technology and coating technology by supporting ground-breaking scientific work and lectures by awarding scholarships to students and scientists at the request of the institution in Switzerland. Deadlines: 31 March and 30 September (every year) Application: requests for ... Read more about "[ Ursula Wirz Foundation | Research funding ]"

30SEP

[ Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung | Research funding ]

30SEP

[ Velux Stiftung - Daylight, healthy ageing and ophthalmology | Research funding ]

Velux Stiftung was founded in 1980 by Villum Kann Rasmussen, a Danish engineer. He developed a novel window construction that could be installed in sloping roofs, which he named “VELUX” (“Ve” for ventilation, and “Lux” for light). The Velux Stiftung supports basic and applied research in the fields of daylight, healthy ageing and ophthalmology which: ... Read more about "[ Velux Stiftung - Daylight, healthy ageing and ophthalmology | Research funding ]"

30SEP

[ Velux Stiftung - Daylight, healthy ageing and ophthalmology | Research funding ]

01OCT

[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]

01OCT

[ THE COGITO FOUNDATION | Research Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Scientific Visits, Congresses, Dissemination ]

10OCT

[ Foundation Promobilia | Funding for R&D ]

The Swedish foundation Promobilia Stiftelsen was founded in 1965 by doctor Per Uddén (1925-2002) to raise money to build better wheelchairs (Permobil AB) than those available at the time for people with disabilities, thus improving their quality of life. It supports: research and development of technical aids so that disabled persons could benefit of a ... Read more about "[ Foundation Promobilia | Funding for R&D ]"

15OCT

[Fondation d'Aide Sociale et Culturelle du Canton de Vaud | Research Funding]

Cultural events

29APR

18:00-20:00 SG 1212

Exhibition Opening The Living City

Exhibition opening The Living City - Park Systems from Lausanne to Los Angeles Before the industrial agenda of urban design, broadly promoting technology and economy, there was the social agenda of civic design, creating ecology and community. This exhibition presents a chronological overview of the evolution of civic design as evidenced in the work that ... Read more about "Exhibition Opening The Living City"

01MAY

19:15-21:00 CM 1 3

OPEN: PIP - Black Stories (Improvisation Théâtrale)

Ils viennent de la ville rose pour retourner un auditoire rempli d'étudiants avec le PIP, les Black Stories débarquent à Lausanne le 1er Mai pour reprendre les bonnes habitudes après une pause chocolatée. Viens donc chasser les idées noires de la rentrée et rire aux éclats avec nous ! Où : Auditoire CM3 - EPFL ... Read more about "OPEN: PIP - Black Stories (Improvisation Théâtrale)"

09MAY

18:00-20:00 Grange de Dorigny

L'OChE a plus d'une corde à sa harpe

Afin de proposer à nos membres des souvenirs inoubliables, nous nous sommes donnés comme but de représenter le monde musical au festival Fécule, rassemblant les meilleurs organisme de culture du campus. Habitué à soutenir les jeunes musiciens en embauchant des étudiants de la Haute Ecole en tant que renforts, nous servirons ce semestre de tremplin ... Read more about "L'OChE a plus d'une corde à sa harpe"

Internal trainings

25APR

12:15-14:00 RLC A1 230

Introduction to Markdown workshop

Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax Content of the workshop Introduction to Markdown What is Markdown? History of Markdown and latest trends How to write Markdown: Basic notations Technical features: math, chemistry, chess, music, etc. Demo Why Markdown and how is it going to benefit you? Guided practical exercise This ... Read more about "Introduction to Markdown workshop"

By Aleksandra Petersone Aleksandra is a PhD candidate under supervision of ...

30APR

10:00-12:00 MC B1 273

[ Upcoming Horizon 2020 Energy Calls 2019 | Information session in Neuchatel ]

Aim: these information sessions aim at informing researchers about energy calls in H2020 for 2019 and encouraging their participation. The sessions are open to EPFL and non-EPFL researchers. Where and when: Sion: April 10, 2019 (14.00-16.00 in room Zeuzier) Lausanne: April 11, 2019 (13.30-15.30 pm in room CO 120) Neuchâtel: April 30, 2019 (10.00 to ... Read more about "[ Upcoming Horizon 2020 Energy Calls 2019 | Information session in Neuchatel ]"

07MAY

09:00-17:00 CO 120

Connecting learning outcomes through transversal skills

How can we maximize the development of skills like project management, creative thinking or team work? This intensive workshop focuses on students' transversal skill acquisition in active learning environments, especially authentic or interdisciplinary projects. We will explore how whole university programs can be designed to gradually develop and assess transversal skills, and thus provide students ... Read more about "Connecting learning outcomes through transversal skills"

By This workshop is created and facilitated by Tamara Milosevic https ...

07MAY

09:30-11:30 RLC A1 230

Up to speed with Zotero

This workshop is for people who want to start using Zotero, a free tool that enables to collect, organize and share bibliographic references. Zotero spares its users from spending troublesome hours on the creation of a bibliography. Very useful for anyone who writes reports or theses, Zotero will be useful all along the curriculum and ... Read more about "Up to speed with Zotero"

09MAY

12:00-13:30 MED 2 1522

Research Data Management workshop

"Introduction" workshop In this course, you will get an introduction to the main concepts of Research Data Management to apply them to your specific situation. Learning outcomes: Know the stakes around Research Data Management Discover how a Data Management Plan (DMP) can help you be more efficient in your research Get an overview of good ... Read more about "Research Data Management workshop"

By EPFL Library Research Data team

09MAY

18:00-20:00 Octanis Microverse

DFAB101: Designing 3D Objects with Fusion360

Heard of 3d printing but don't know how to make parts to print? We've all been there. Let us show you how to use Fusion360, a popular CAD tool in the maker community, to make 3d-printable parts. Whether you want to make a replacement part for your broken vacuum cleaner or design advanced hyperloop parts, ... Read more about "DFAB101: Designing 3D Objects with Fusion360"

By Sam Sulaimanov from Octanis

20MAY

08:30-12:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

Ce cours s’adresse aux personnes occupant un rôle d’administratice/teur ou de gestionnaire d’équipe pour la gestion des absences au sein d’une unité de l’EPFL. Il est recommandé de le suivre au début de votre activité à l’EPFL. Il a pour but de vous familiariser avec le logiciel de la gestion des absences, en présentant notamment ... Read more about "Formation Gestion des absences"

By Service de gestion des absences

20MAY

13:30-16:00 CO 122

Stay away from plagiarism!

The aim of this workshop is to help participants identify and eliminate text, images and codes that may be interpreted as plagiarism to the PhD supervisor, an expert or a journal reviewer. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Explain the difference between incorrect referencing and plagiarism Use i-thenticate to correct ... Read more about "Stay away from plagiarism!"

21MAY

09:00-17:00 EPFL

FLP: Career Planning for Scientists (May 21 & May 28)

OBJECTIVES You identify your current professional strengths and weaknesses and can create opportunities to polish and develop your skills in your current position.You identify your own values, needs and priorities for your professional life and can formulate a clear statement which will help you connect with like-minded people. You know the similarities and differences between ... Read more about "FLP: Career Planning for Scientists (May 21 & May 28)"

By Dr. Sarah Shephard

23MAY

09:30-11:30 RLC A1 230

Beyond Google : Find scientific information with advanced tools

The aim of this workshop is to develop your skills in the field of information retrieval : Build a search strategy for your topic Get to know specalised resources Automate your search to get fresh news as they are published Read more about "Beyond Google : Find scientific information with advanced tools"

28MAY

08:45-12:45 CO 121

Research data and ethics in the age of GDPR

This workshop is intended for researchers and PhD students who might handle sensitive or third-party data, or want an up-to-speed training on the subjects. This training session, organized by EPFL Library, is given by experts of the field: Dr. Paul-Olivier Dehaye, funder of PersonalData.io and board member at MyData Global Network Prof. Carmela Troncoso, head ... Read more about "Research data and ethics in the age of GDPR"

04JUN

05JUN

09:00-17:00 CO 120

Software Carpentry workshop

This workshop is organized for scientists who want to learn the basics of coding with Python, for a direct application in their daily research, with the help of Bash and Git. You will benefit from this workshop the most if you are a beginner. Please look at the workshop website before registering. If you are ... Read more about "Software Carpentry workshop"

04JUN

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

This 4 hours course is compulsory for all the collaborators, visitors or master students at EPFL accessing a P2 or P3 laboratory. Content: Risk assessment – Functioning of the various Biosafety cabinets – donning and doffing equipment – Treating a biological spill – Inactivation and disinfection - Waste Registrations : formations.dsps@epfl.ch Read more about "FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »"

By Camille Freyssenet, Eleonora Simeoni

06JUN

09:00-17:00 BI A0 398

Gestion administrative de projets H2020 - 6 juin 2019

Votre laboratoire participe à un projet européen H2020 et une de vos missions sera d’en assurer une gestion administrative, financière et RH efficace. Pour cela, il est important de prendre le temps de vous familiariser avec la structure de ces projets et certaines règles de gestion qui leurs sont spécifiques. Ce séminaire vous propose de ... Read more about "Gestion administrative de projets H2020 - 6 juin 2019"

By Research Office Team Members

18JUN

13:30-17:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

By Service de gestion des absences

19JUN

20JUN

09:00-17:00 EPFL

REGARD Workshop: Interpersonal communication for women scientists

Description et objectifs This workshop for senior postdoctoral researchers and junior group leaders focuses on personal factors such as personality, self-awareness and self-confidence to help you become more comfortable in the way you communicate and interact. In addition, we will give an insight into the complexity of conflicts and how to manage them so as ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Interpersonal communication for women scientists"

By Melissa Davies, coach and negotiation expert & Stéphanie Ruder Schoof ...

27JUN

13:00-17:00 BS 190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

By Camille Freyssenet, Eleonora Simeoni

09SEP

13:30-17:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

By Service de gestion des absences

12SEP

09:30-11:30 CH G1 495

LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training

Objectives of the course - At the end of the training, participant will be able to explain laser hazards and risks. - Participant will have basic knowledge on US and European laser safety regulation and laser classes. - Participant will understand general technical, organizational and personal control measures applicable to laser risk. - Participant will ... Read more about "LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training"

By Amela Groso

26SEP

09:00-17:00 BI A0 397

Gestion administrative de projets H2020 - 26 sept 2019

By Research Office Team Members

08OCT

08:30-12:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

By Service de gestion des absences

11OCT

09:00-17:00 EPFL

REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning

This workshop is opened to both women and men Description Academic mobility comes in two main flavours: accepting a research position abroad, and short-term travelling for collaborations, meetings or fieldwork. Both can provide great opportunities as well as challenges, especially with children involved. Mobility can be an important factor for success in an academic career, ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning"

By Sarah Blackford, academic careers specialist

Celebrations

10MAY

11MAY

19:00-04:00 Campus EPFL

Festival Balélec

Le 10 mai, le campus de l'EPFL se transformera en un gigantesque festival de musique ! De l’électro, du rock, du rap, du reggae, du hip-hop, réparti sur trois scènes live et deux scènes DJ ; plus d’une vingtaine d’artistes et près de 15'000 personnes réunies… tout cela en une soirée seulement ! Balélec c’est ... Read more about "Festival Balélec"

Movies

20MAY

18:30-22:00 BC 420

Good Will Hunting - "Soirées CECAM/MARVEL" Movie Night

Please come join us for a free screening of "Good Will Hunting," a Gus Van Sant movie starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film follows a 20-year-old janitor Will Hunting, an unrecognized genius who, as part of an agreement after assaulting a police officer, studies mathematics with a renowned professor. Shown in ... Read more about "Good Will Hunting - "Soirées CECAM/MARVEL" Movie Night"

Management Board meetings

13MAY

15MAY

08:00-18:00 BPA

Evaluation académique Faculté ENAC 2019

La Faculté ENAC accueille durant 3 jours des experts internationaux, renommés dans toutes les disciplines de l'ENAC, pour évaluer la Faculté. Diverses rencontres sont organisées avec la Présidence, la direction de faculté, des instituts et des sections, ainsi que divers représentants des corps de la faculté. Read more about "Evaluation académique Faculté ENAC 2019"

By Comité d'évaluation

21MAY

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty

21MAY

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty

18JUN

12:00-14:30 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

By Environmental Engineering Faculty