At EPFL since…
Travel back in time through the testimonies of people who have experienced the evolution of the campus (in French).
Martin Vetterli, at EPFL since 1995
Excellence is an asymptote, we must always ask ourselves if we could do better.
Jean-Philippe Ansermet, at EPFL since 1975
A cross-fertilization of knowledge ensures a solid polytechnic education.
More testimonies
To me, the most significant thing is that I have seen all the buildings on campus being built.
Guy Delacrétaz, at EPFL since 1976
‘As soon as I feel too comfortable, I want to learn something new’
Jocelyne Blanc, at EPFL since 2000
‘When I saw the cranes on campus, I thought: here there is a future!’
François Avellan, at EPFL since 1980
‘At EPFL, you can be yourself: there is so much diversity and cultures’
Sylviane dal Mas, at EPFL since 1979
‘My favourite playground is the periodic table’
Véronique Michaud, at EPFL since 1997
‘What I like about EPFL is the human contact’
Vincent Guisolan, at EPFL since 1982
‘I will spend the rest of my life by the tracks, watching hydrogen-powered race cars’
Hubert Girault, at EPFL since 1992
‘I will always remember my thesis exam, one of the best moments of my life’
Farnaz Moser-Boroumand, at l’EPFL since 1981
‘Taking care of the laboratory apprentices keeps me young’
Charles Gilliard, at EPFL since 1982
‘Seeing apprentices graduate and hold their diplomas is my greatest reward’
Karine Genoud, at EPFL since 1992
‘I have never felt discriminated against’
Kristin Becker van Slooten, at EPFL since 1988
‘Developing EPFL in a sustainable way was a huge project’
Philippe Vollichard, at EPFL since 1995
‘It’s exciting to see that your work can have an impact’
Karen Scrivener, at EPFL since 2001
‘It was forbidden to eat outside the catering areas: no picnic, takeaway or food truck’
Gilbert Riffault, at EPFL since 1992
‘When I arrived at EPFL, there were only the buildings of the first generation’
Eugen Brühwiler, at EPFL since 1984
‘We are proud to contribute to the good reputation of EPFL’
Monique Gilliéron, at EPFL since 1991