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PLEA 2017 Conference in Edinburgh

14.07.17 — Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies The 33rd edition of the International Conference on Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 3rd to 5th July 2017. On this occasion, the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) was involved into the presentation of 9 conference papers concerning its research on the integration of sustainability criteria into the urban and architectural design process. Read the whole article

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Prof. Henry Burton's Invited Lecture at RESSLab EPFL

13.07.17 — Resilient Steel Structures Laboratory Prof. Henry Burton from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is visiting EPFL. As part of his visit will be giving an invited lecture with a title" MULTISCALE MODELS FOR PLANNING AND DECISION-SUPPORT IN THE POST-EARTHQUAKE ENVIRONMENT".  Read the whole article

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How social rank can trigger vulnerability to stress

13.07.17 — Mediacom EPFL scientists have identified rank in social hierarchies as a major determining factor for vulnerability to chronic stress. They also show that energy metabolism in the brain is a predictive biomarker for social status as well as stress vulnerability and resilience. Read the whole article

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Amita Ummadisingu presents research at 67th Lindau meeting

13.07.17 — SB | Basic Sciences Amita Ummadisingu, a PhD student with Michael Grätzel’s lab, was invited to attend this year’s Lindau meeting and present her work published in Nature. Read the whole article

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Two whole years!

13.07.17 — Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics It has been 2 years since the Laboratory of Rock Mechanics (LEMR) started at EPFL under the direction of Prof. Violay. New members, recognitions, more publications, and exciting new challenges are part of this period. Read the whole article

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Seven students have finished their laboratory projects at LEMR!

13.07.17 — Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics Under the supervision of the LEMR staff, 8 laboratory projects concluded the last June.  Read the whole article

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Michela and Benjamin pass their exams!

13.07.17 — Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics Congratulations! Read the whole article

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Michael Saliba wins Fraunhofer-UMSICHT institute Science Award

13.07.17 — SB | Basic Sciences Dr Michael Saliba has received the Science Award of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology (UMSICHT) for his work on perovskite/silicon tandems. Read the whole article

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Frédéric Courbin and Ivo Furno named Adjunct Professors

11.07.17 — Institute of Physics Frédéric Courbin and Ivo Furno, both currently Senior Scientist, are promoted as Adjunct Professor in the School of Basic Sciences (SB). Read the whole article

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MOOC: Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) - new self-paced session

11.07.17 — Massive open online courses Moocs Learn the fundamentals of microfabrication and nanofabrication by using the most effective techniques in a cleanroom environment. Read the whole article