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A tool for visualizing academic synergies

Published:19.09.18 — The Affinity Map showing cross-laboratory collaboration among faculty at EPFL’s School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) is now available to the general public. One of its creators will soon be heading off to MIT on a grant to expand his idea to a global scale.

EPFL and Jura Canton team up to promote science among young people

Published:18.09.18 — EPFL and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports for Jura Canton have renewed their partnership until 2022. The goal is to encourage young people to consider careers in scientific and technical fields.

2,071 new students take their first steps at EPFL

Published:18.09.18 — The Welcome Day for new students was held at EPFL’s SwissTech Convention Center this past Friday. President Martin Vetterli offered some advice to those set to embark on five years of study this coming Tuesday.

A new app helps students learn

Published:18.09.18 — To coincide with the new academic year, EPFL is launching Learning Companion. This new app aims to improve the way students learn, and allow teachers to address students’ difficulties more effectively.

New method more than doubles sugar production from plants

Published:17.09.18 — EPFL chemists have developed a method that can significantly increase the yield of sugars from plants, improving the production of renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials.

Facilitating diagnosis with a new type of biosensor

Published:14.09.18 — Scientists from the Max Planck Institute and EPFL have developed a new type of biosensor able to precisely quantify metabolites using a single drop of blood. The accuracy and simplicity of the procedure could make it a tool of choice for diagnosing and monitoring several diseases.

New fab lab combines creativity with skills development

Published:12.09.18 — Thanks to an ENAC initiative, students now have a fully-equipped workshop called SKIL where they can carry out research projects on their own, with the guidance of professors. This new makerspace, which encourages creativity and hands-on learning, will be inaugurated on 24 September.