Memento Computer and Communication Sciences

Conferences - Seminars

21JAN

IC Colloquium: Programming Languages for Machine Learning and Perception

By: Andrew Fitzgibbon - Microsoft (Cambridge) Abstract: In 1957, many (most?) computer programs were the expression of mathematical formulae in machine instructions. It was tedious, so Backus and colleagues wrote the “FORmula TRANslator”, perhaps the first modern compiler. FORTRAN revolutionised the writing of numerical code and the richness of tasks the computer could perform. Today, ... Read more about "IC Colloquium: Programming Languages for Machine Learning and Perception"

21JAN

16:15-17:30 BC 420

IC Colloquium: Automatic differentiation for dummies

By: Simon Peyton Jones - Microsoft Research (Cambridge) Abstract: Automatic differentiation (AD) is clearly cool. And it has become useful (as well as cool) recently, because it essentially implements the back-propagation step that is key to learning in neural networks; and it is used extensively in many other machine learning contexts. But as well as ... Read more about "IC Colloquium: Automatic differentiation for dummies"

22JAN

25JAN

08:00-18:00 STCC 0 7326

Artificial Intelligence for Health

From 22 to 25 January, EPFL will be hosting the third workshop/meeting of FG-AI4H at the Swiss Tech Convention Center in Lausanne. With this email, I would like to inform you of our activities as well as extend an invitation to you and your colleagues to become involved in this important project. In particular, we ... Read more about "Artificial Intelligence for Health"

22JAN

10:00-11:00 BC 420

Algorithmic Advances in Automated Program Analysis

Abstract Modern-day software is increasingly complex and software engineering is commonly accepted as a challenging, error-prone task. Consequently, software bugs are prevalent, incurring detrimental financial costs and often risking human lives. Program analyses provide rigorous and effective means to automated bug detection, and are becoming an integral part of the software development process. In this ... Read more about "Algorithmic Advances in Automated Program Analysis"

By Andreas Pavlogiannis

23JAN

16:15 BC 410

Genomic data privacy in the age of personal genomics

Abstract Personal genomics is becoming increasingly popular, but mounting privacy concerns threaten to impede adoption. We propose a new, privacy-focused model for personal genomics that employs cryptography and decentralization to secure personal genomic data and outline various policy issues that should be considered if this model is to be adopted. Bio Dennis Grishin is CSO ... Read more about "Genomic data privacy in the age of personal genomics"

By Dennis Grishin, Harvard University/Nebula Genomics

24JAN

09:30-11:30 RLC A1 230

Citation best practices

Citing correctly requires the acquisition of the right habits. This workshop will walk you through various citation cases that you may encounter during the writing process of reports or publications. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Understand the stakes of citation Reuse different types of content without committing plagiarism Cite ... Read more about "Citation best practices"

By EPFL Library teaching team

24JAN

14:00-15:00 BC 420

Space instrumentation, Earth Observation & Astrophysics at DTU Space, Denmark

DTU Space is leading several high-profile space research technology projects and examples of these will be presented in this talk: Coatings for hard X-ray optics (e.g. NuStar), star trackers, radar- and radiometer systems (e.g. POLARIS), and space magnetometers (e.g. Swarm). Key research results obtained from these instruments will also be presented, e.g. models of the ... Read more about "Space instrumentation, Earth Observation & Astrophysics at DTU Space, Denmark"

By Prof. Kristian Pedersen

26JAN

29JAN

Swiss Tech Convention Center

Applied Machine Learning Days 2019

The Applied Machine Learning Days will take place from January 26th to 29th, 2019, at the Swiss Tech Convention Center on EPFL campus. It is now the largest and best-known Machine Learning event in Switzerland, and increasingly recognized as a major event in Europe. The event has a focus specifically on the applications of machine ... Read more about "Applied Machine Learning Days 2019"

By See our workshop sessions, the 16 featured tracks and the ...

29JAN

12:15 SV 1717

A systems approach to generate superior beer (yeast)

By Kevin Verstrepen, Centre of Microbial and Plant Genetics, K. U ...

30JAN

10:00-11:00 BC 420

Accelerated Machine Intelligence: An Edge to Cloud Continuum

Abstract: This talk presents our algorithm-defined full-stack approach to accelerate emerging workloads that are set to enable machine intelligence in the next generation autonomous system. The talk will first BitFusion, our most recent acceleration paradigm for deep neural networks that builds upon the algorithmic insight that bitwidth of operations in DNNs can be reduced without ... Read more about "Accelerated Machine Intelligence: An Edge to Cloud Continuum"

By Hadi Esmaeilzadeh, Professor at University of California, San Diego, USA

31JAN

14:30-16:30 BC 233

Security and Privacy against ML-Equipped Adversaries

EDIC candidacy exam Exam president: Prof. Rachid Guerraoui Thesis advisor: Prof. Carmela Troncoso Co-examiner: Prof. Martin Jaggi Abstract Machine learning (ML) is now widely used in the technological industry and beyond due to the rise in the efficiency of ML methods, data collection, and processing infrastructure. This rise brings benefits to the society, but also ... Read more about "Security and Privacy against ML-Equipped Adversaries"

By Bogdan Kulynych

06FEB

11:00-13:00 INF 018

Proven performance guarantees in Time Sensitive Networking and Deterministic Networking

EDIC candidacy exam Exam president: Prof. Patrick Thiran Thesis advisor: Prof. Jean-Yves Le Boudec Co-examiner: Prof. Viktor Kuncak Abstract Background papers A Theory of Traffic Regulators for Deterministic Networks with Application to Interleaved Regulators, by Prof J-Y., Le Boudec Improving Performance Bounds in Feed-Forward Networks by Paying Multiplexing Only Once, by J.B., Schmitt et al. ... Read more about "Proven performance guarantees in Time Sensitive Networking and Deterministic Networking"

By Ehsan Mohammadpour

07FEB

10:00-17:00 STCC 0 8328

FORWARD, the innovation forum for SMEs.

7th of February from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Swiss Tech Convention Center, EPFL For its 2nd edition, FORWARD - the Innovation Forum for SMEs - will be back at the SwissTech Convention Center on February 7, 2019. With nearly 1’000 participants during the first edition and simultaneous French-German translation, this event intends ... Read more about "FORWARD, the innovation forum for SMEs."

11FEB

14FEB

Swiss Blockchain Winter School - EPFL - ETHZ - IC3

Swiss Blockchain Winter School - Feb 11-14, 2019 https://blockchainschool.epfl.ch/ Registration page Hotel discount reservation (still some rooms left on the offered hotel platform, as well as via standard booking) Travel stipend application (deadline: January 11, 2019) Please join us for the Swiss Blockchain Winter School 2019 on February 11-14, 2019 at the Congress Center Interlaken, ... Read more about "Swiss Blockchain Winter School - EPFL - ETHZ - IC3"

12FEB

12:00-13:00 EPFL Library

Research Data licensing noon talk

Research data is a precious good. Where is the balance between protecting it and opening it? How can you manage the way it is reused by others? In this Noon Talk, the topic of data licensing will be presented from various points of view. Read more about "Research Data licensing noon talk"

By Giovanni Pizzi, senior scientist at the Laboratory of theory and ...

14FEB

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

15FEB

12:30-13:30 SV 1717

An omics journey through the intriguing world of adipose biology

Abstract : Given the world-wide increase in obesity, studying the onset of this debilitating syndrome and specifically the dynamic nature of fat tissue is of great interest. In this presentation, I intend to summarize my lab’s efforts in addressing multiple, outstanding questions related to adipose biology. First, I will show how we are using integrative ... Read more about "An omics journey through the intriguing world of adipose biology"

By Dr Bart Deplancke, FSV / IBI / UPDEPLA

21FEB

14:00-16:00 BC 329

Visible and infrared image fusion

EDIC candidacy exam Exam president: Prof. Pascal Fua Thesis advisor: Prof. Sabine Süsstrunk Co-examiner: Prof. Wenzel Jacob Abstract Background papers Perceptual evaluation of different image fusion schemes, by Alexande Toet, Eric M. Franken Spectral Edge Image Fusion: Theory and Applications, by David Connah, Mark Samuel Drew, Graham David Finlayson Fully Convolutional Region Proposal Networks for ... Read more about "Visible and infrared image fusion"

By Fayez Lahoud

27FEB

10:00-12:00

Research Data Management workshop

"From plan to action" workshop In this personalized workshop, you will check the consistency of your data management plan (DMP) and how to implement it in your lab. Before you attend the workshop, you will need to fill a form about your current practices. If you are not familiar with research data management already, we ... Read more about "Research Data Management workshop"

07MAR

10:00-12:00

Research Data Management workshop

19MAR

13:00-16:30 CO 120

Lecture Demonstrations in the age of YouTube

Demonstrations have been used to make lectures more interesting and accessible for a very long time – but is there any point in investing time and effort into demonstrations in the age of smartphones and instant YouTube clips? This workshop will discuss this question, as well as give practical tips on designing and using demonstrations ... Read more about "Lecture Demonstrations in the age of YouTube"

By Ilya Eigenbrot

03APR

13:00-18:30 Theatersaal National, Bern

Save the date: PRIMA Leadership Programme - Kick-off event

Last year, the SNSF launched PRIMA, its new funding scheme for outstanding women researchers. PRIMA grantees benefit from a first-rate leadership programme, which we are launching at a special event in Bern. Don't miss the opportunity to hear a thought-provoking keynote speech by the renowned leadership expert Margaret J. Wheatley and participate in discussions on ... Read more about "Save the date: PRIMA Leadership Programme - Kick-off event"

By Keynote - Margaret J. Wheatley: The essential role played by women ...

09APR

13:00-16:30 salle CO 120

Assessment Matters

To develop assessment techniques which are valid and objective, notably to test if students have met the required learning outcomes. Read more about "Assessment Matters"

By Roland Tormey

09MAY

12:00-13:30 MED 2 1522

Research Data Management workshop

By EPFL Library Research Data team

Thesis defenses

30JAN

17:00 BC 229

Training Algorithms for Multiple Object Tracking

Thesis director: Prof. P. Fua Thesis 9203 Computer and Communication Sciences doctoral program Read more about "Training Algorithms for Multiple Object Tracking"

By Andrii MAKSAI

01FEB

17:00 BC 420

Time- and Space-Efficient Spatial Data Analytics

Thesis director : Prof. A. Ailamaki Computer and Communication Sciences doctoral program Thesis 9130 Read more about "Time- and Space-Efficient Spatial Data Analytics"

By Mirjana PAVLOVIC

15FEB

17:15 BC 420

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies for Mobile Applications and Services

Thesis directors : Prof. J.-P. Hubaux , Prof. K. C. Huguenin Computer and Communication Sciences doctoral program Thesis 9226 Read more about "Privacy-Enhancing Technologies for Mobile Applications and Services"

By Thi Van Anh PHAM

Public Science Events

07MAR

18:00-20:00 Forum RLC

Final of the competition "My Thesis in 180 seconds"

The goal for the PhD students finalists of the competition is to present their research in simple, straightforward terms in 3 minutes before an audience. A jury made up of people from scientific and media world will be responsible to decide between the 14 finalists. Read more about "Final of the competition "My Thesis in 180 seconds""

Exhibitions

24JAN

12:15-13:00 Artlab - Pavillon B

Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES

EPFL ArtLab invites you, over a lunch break, to a guided tour of the exhibition Thinking Machines. Ramon Llull and the ars combinatoria. Thursday January 24 - guided tour in English Thursday February 7 - guided tour in French Thursday February 28 - guided tour in English Thursday March 7 - guided tour in French ... Read more about "Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES"

By EPFL Artlab

07FEB

12:15-13:00 Artlab - Pavillon B

Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES

EPFL ArtLab invites you, over a lunch break, to a guided tour of the exhibition Thinking Machines. Ramon Llull and the ars combinatoria. Thursday February 7 - guided tour in French Thursday February 28 - guided tour in English Thursday March 7 - guided tour in French "Thinking Machines" explores a bold approach to acquiring ... Read more about "Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES"

By EPFL Artlab

28FEB

12:15-13:00 Artlab - Pavillon B

Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES

By EPFL Artlab

07MAR

12:15-13:00 Artlab - Pavillon B

Visit-Lunch ArtLab exhibition - THINKING MACHINES

By EPFL Artlab

Call for proposal

21JAN

[ Innosuisse - Manufacturing technologies Impulse Programme | Research funding ]

The “Manufacturing technologies” impulse programme funds innovation projects at the interface between research and technology transfers that Swiss companies conduct together with research institutions in the digitally-oriented "Industry 4.0 and Modern manufacturing technologies" segment. Submission deadlines: There will be two calls for proposals depending on the project duration Project Duration 18 Months 12 Months Call ... Read more about "[ Innosuisse - Manufacturing technologies Impulse Programme | Research funding ]"

31JAN

[ Extended deadline: Congressi Stefano Franscini | Funding for conference, workshop, short courses]

The Congressi Stefano Franscini (CSF) is ETH Zurich’s conference platform located at Monte Verità, a beautiful hilltop overlooking Ascona and Lake Maggiore in Southern Switzerland (Ticino). The CSF gives researchers and university professors the opportunity to organize a 3-5 day international conference for 50-100 senior and junior researchers or a 3-day workshop for 25-30 participants ... Read more about "[ Extended deadline: Congressi Stefano Franscini | Funding for conference, workshop, short courses]"

31JAN

[ SNSF image competition 2019 | Scientific dissemination ]

The Swiss National Science Foundation has announced the third edition of its competition for images and short videos from the world of science. The best entries will be showcased in various exhibitions, including the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne, the Zurich Film Festival as well as in Martigny, Paris and San ... Read more about "[ SNSF image competition 2019 | Scientific dissemination ]"

01FEB

[ European Foundation For the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) and Novo Nordisk I Research funding on diabetes ]

The European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) and the healthcare company Novo Nordisk call for applications for the A/S Programme for Diabetes Research in Europe. Applications from all fields of diabetes research including both basic and clinical research are accepted. Who can apply: Applicants based at non-profit institutions in the EU and Associated ... Read more about "[ European Foundation For the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) and Novo Nordisk I Research funding on diabetes ]"

15FEB

[ FAMAE Foundation - PRECIOUS WATER! | Proof of Concept & Seed funding ]

The goal of the FAMAE Foundation is to seek pragmatic, efficient, durable, universal and money-saving solutions to make life easier for urban citizens while reducing their environmental footprint. The Foundation launches annual international competitions to enable brilliant and innovative inventors to make their ideas come true or to effectively launch their product. The 2019 competition ... Read more about "[ FAMAE Foundation - PRECIOUS WATER! | Proof of Concept & Seed funding ]"

18FEB

[ BRIDGE DISCOVERY – 3rd 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 Discovery is aimed at experienced researchers who wish to realise ... Read more about "[ BRIDGE DISCOVERY – 3rd CALL | Research funding ]"

18FEB

[ QuantERA Call 2019 - Research funding ]

QuantERA is a consortium of national/regional research organisations supporting research projects in Quantum Technology. The 2019 call addresses the following topics: Quantum communication, Quantum simulation, Quantum computation, Quantum information sciences, as well as Quantum metrology sensing and imaging. Deadline for submitting pre-proposals and proposals: February 18th, 2019, 17.00 CET Thematic scope of proposals should include ... Read more about "[ QuantERA Call 2019 - Research funding ]"

28FEB

[ Fondation Botnar | Research funding on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing ]

The Swiss-based Fondation Botnar launches a call for research projects that aim at: better understanding the determinants, mechanisms and status of the health and wellbeing of adolescents in rapidly growing secondary cities in low- and middle-income countries. and/or validating new solutions and services addressing unmet adolescent health or wellbeing needs or challenges at the individual, ... Read more about "[ Fondation Botnar | Research funding on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing ]"

01MAR

[ EUROGIA 2020 | Research funding ]

EUROGIA2020 is launching a new project call in collaboration with the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan to encourage companies to participate in transnational collaborations to develop innovative industrial RD&D projects for low carbon energy technologies. The first call will be launched in September 2018 in five low carbon sector areas of common interest to ... Read more about "[ EUROGIA 2020 | Research funding ]"

11MAR

[ BRIDGE PROOF OF CONCEPT – 10th 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 – 10th CALL | Research funding ]"

14MAR

[ Foundation PROMOBILIA | Research and development funding ]

The Foundation Promobilia supports: research and development of technical aids so that disabled persons could benefit of a more active life. The foundation’s support aims also at ensuring that these products get into production and reach those in need. research about the comprehension of reading and writing difficulties. research around diseases that could lead to ... Read more about "[ Foundation PROMOBILIA | Research and development funding ]"

15MAR

[ 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 ]"

27MAR

[ EIT Health Business Plan 2020 - Calls for Proposals | Research funding ]

The Call for 2020 EIT Health Business Plan Proposals is now open. EPFL is an Associate Partner in EIT Health and can participate in all projects, although the total funding available for EPFL is capped. Final proposals are due by 27 March 2019. Please note that, for Innovation Projects, a pre-proposal must be submitted to ... Read more about "[ EIT Health Business Plan 2020 - Calls for Proposals | Research funding ]"

31MAR

[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]"

31MAR

[ ZHAW - Call for Mobility Grants with South Asia and Iran | Mobility funding ]

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has commissioned the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) as Leading House for bilateral research collaboration with partner institutions in South Asia and Iran, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Mobility Grants enable the young generation of scientists to take ... Read more about "[ ZHAW - Call for Mobility Grants with South Asia and Iran | Mobility funding ]"

31MAR

[ Wellcome Trust - Innovator awards | Research funding ]

The UK-based charity, Wellcome Trust, launched the Innovator Awards to support researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant and measurable impact on human health. You can work in any discipline on any type of technology: Priority focus areas: diagnostics, drug repurposing, mental health, but also neglected tropical diseases, ... Read more about "[ Wellcome Trust - Innovator awards | 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 ]"

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 ]"

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 ]"

30JUN

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

30JUN

[ Wellcome Trust - Innovator awards | 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]"

01AUG

[ 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 ]"

09SEP

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

15SEP

[ Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation | Doctoral Exchange Grant ]

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 ]"

30SEP

31DEC

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

30SEP

[ Wellcome Trust - Innovator awards | Research funding ]

01OCT

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

31OCT

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

01DEC

[ SNSF Sinergia | Research funding ]

09DEC

[ BRIDGE PROOF OF CONCEPT – 13th 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 – 13th CALL | Research funding ]"

31DEC

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

31DEC

[ Wellcome Trust - Innovator awards | Research funding ]

15JAN

[ Volkswagen Stiftung “Change of Course” | Research funding and Scientific Exchange ]

Many challenging fields of future research go beyond a single discipline’s body of knowledge overlapping, for instance, the life sciences on the one hand and mathematics, engineering, computer and natural sciences on the other. For visionary, ambitious and radically new solutions to future research questions, academic teams qualified across scientific disciplines are needed. The Volkswagen ... Read more about "[ Volkswagen Stiftung “Change of Course” | Research funding and Scientific Exchange ]"

Cultural events

02MAR

03MAR

10:00-17:00 CM 2 420

Orbital Game Jam, Round 2

The Orbital Game Jam is a video games creation competition, but without the competition side. 24 hours to create a game, video or board, from scratch, here's the real challenge! Add to this the great atmosphere of Satellite, the campus bar, important people in the field of video games, and everything for free, who could ... Read more about "Orbital Game Jam, Round 2"

By Divers acteurs de l'industrie du jeu vidéo

Internal trainings

04FEB

08FEB

08:30-19:00 PO 01

Data Science for Managers

Why take this course? The Harvard Business School calls data science the sexiest job of the 21st century, and McKinsey projects that AI could deliver an additional $13 trillion GDP to the global economy by 2030. Currently we see a revolution in data-driven business models, automation, and analysis by the fastest growing companies. Why has ... Read more about "Data Science for Managers"

By Prof. Kenneth Younge, Head of the Technology and Innovation Strategy ...

25FEB

13:00-16:30 CO 120

Flipping a Class from 0 to 180

What are good reasons to flip a class? What do students and teachers actually do in a flipped class? This workshop will introduce the participants to the various forms of flipped classroom designs and to the different instructional techniques that can be used. Hands-on activities will allow the participants to work on the design of ... Read more about "Flipping a Class from 0 to 180"

By Cécile Hardebolle

05MAR

13:30-17:00 CO 120

Course Design

With the use of concept maps you can structure a course that integrates learning outcomes, course content and students’ learning activities. Read more about "Course Design"

By Ingrid Le Duc

07MAR

08MAR

09:00-17:00 EPFL

REGARD Workshop: Self-empowerment: discover how to build your power to act

This workshop is opened to both women and men Description and objectives How could you feel more competent, worthy, valuable, and capable of doing things? What would enable you to address adversity with calm and resolve? How could you create conditions around you that would foster your ideas and projects? How could you develop courage ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Self-empowerment: discover how to build your power to act"

By Nir Zalts, expert for leadership and professional development

12MAR

09:00-12:30 CO 120

The art of questioning: teaching with clickers

In this workshop, we explore the potential of clickers for learning and discuss the challenges related to questioning in class, in particular the design of 'good' questions and the use of polling results for generating interactivity in class. Read more about "The art of questioning: teaching with clickers"

By Cécile Hardebolle

18MAR

09:45-15:30 Uni Bern

FLP: 2019 Program, kick off event

The Fix the Leaky Pipeline program offers young female scientists (doctoral students, postdocs and other young scientists) the opportunity to reflect on their professional situations, to develop a strategy for embarking on or continuing their career paths, to receive targeted further training, and to extend their personal and scientific networks. The aim, actively supported by ... Read more about "FLP: 2019 Program, kick off event"

By Guests: Prof. Miriam Langer, EAWAG
Prof. Clémence Corminboeuf, EPFL
Dr ...

19MAR

09:00-17:00 EPFL

REGARD Workshop: Increase your assertiveness in institutional power games

Description In the business world as well as in universities, strategies for power games and assertiveness become increasingly important with each career step. For women, the “likability” requirement often represents an additional challenge. Have you ever experienced “games” being played withunspoken rules, not knowing how to act or play along? This workshop reveals and decodes ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Increase your assertiveness in institutional power games"

By Lic.phil. Sibyl Schädeli, lecturer, coach ICF PCC, and consultant

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

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 ...

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

Miscellaneous

11FEB

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Project description February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. For this occasion, CERN, the UNIGE Scienscope and EPFL are offering schools the opportunity to bring women scientists and engineers to talk to students about their jobs (in mixed classes). They are invited to tell their story, unveil some mysteries of ... Read more about "International Day of Women and Girls in Science"