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Bringing together engineering and the humanities

The College of Humanities (CDH) encourages joint research and educational programs that combine the human and social sciences with engineering, life sciences, natural sciences and the other technical fields taught at EPFL. We work through a variety of teaching, research and public outreach programs as described below.

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Mark Pauly and Josua Putzke with the artwork and its prototype © 2024 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“We want to create something together that neither of us could alone”

Published:16.10.24 — In 2023 and 2024, EPFL Professor Mark Pauly welcomed two artists in his lab, providing them with the opportunity to draw inspiration from his research, while he gained insights from their creativity. Starting on October 17, their works will be displayed at EPFL Pavilions.

Congratulations to our new DH Graduates

Published:11.10.24 — The Digital Humanities graduation ceremony was held in the beautiful Pavilions building at EPFL on the afternoon of Saturday 5 October 2024, following the EPFL Magistrale that took place in the morning.

Climate, robotics and exoskeletons for the 4 CROSS 2025 projects

Published:10.10.24 — The CROSS (Collaborative Research on Science and Society) program unveils the four winners of its 2025 call for projects. These projects combine the natural sciences and engineering with the humanities and social sciences to address some of society's most pressing challenges.

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EPFL Pavilions

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EPFL Pavilions, located in the middle of EPFL’s Lausanne campus, consists of three pavilions that bring together art, research and technology. The exhibitions held by EPFL Pavilions explore the many ways that digital technology and engineering are changing the way we experience art and our cultural heritage. Entry free of charge.

CDH events

Arboreal Futures

13-11-202405-01-2025

With: Plant Ecology Research Lab, Maja Renn, Krzysztof Wronski
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion A
Category: Exhibitions

La Rampe, artistic installation by Delphine Reist

09-10-202401-06-2025

With: Delphine Reist, artiste
Place and room: Rolex Learning Center
Category: Exhibitions

Musica ex Machina – Lunch Visits for the EPFL-Unil community

15-10-202412-06-2025

With: Entrée libre, sur inscription/Free Entry, upon registration
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion B
Category: Exhibitions

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Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically

20-09-202429-06-2025

With: Curators: Prof. Sarah Kenderdine, EPFL eM+ / EPFL Pavilions Prof. Martin Rohrmeier, EPFL DCML Prof. Paul Doornbusch, BNU-HKBU United International College Zhuhai Prof. Jonathan Impett, Orpheus Instituut, Gent
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion B
Category: Exhibitions

Fungi, un monde sans fin

28-11-202423-02-2025

With: Mario Del Curto, photographe
Place and room: Hall du Rolex Learning Center
Category: Exhibitions

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