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EPFL mourns pioneering roboticist Reymond Clavel 04.07.25NewsEPFL community Emeritus professor Reymond Clavel, whose work led to major advances in high-precision robotics and haptic interfaces, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. His contributions to robotics research and education created a legacy that continues to influence the field today.
“Once you're talking about a problem, you've started to solve it" 27.06.25NewsEPFL By shifting the focus from learning correct answers to participating in small group discussions, student-led tutorials are fostering a better grasp of engineering concepts – as well as class connection.
“Creativity connects me to my childhood”Published:23.06.25— Maximilian Büsser, a microengineering graduate from EPFL, is the founder of MB&F – one of the world’s most innovative watchmakers. Its 3D timepieces are inspired by popular culture, among other things, and have won nine Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève awards. We spoke with Büsser about his career, how he’s upended tradition in his industry, and the future of his company.
"Innovators must remain free to experiment”Published:20.06.25— Dominique Foray, honorary professor at EPFL, explores the current challenges surrounding innovation in his latest book. He examines how the delicate balance between economics, social norms and technology shapes its development.
“My job is to facilitate the transition from theory to practice”Published:10.06.25— Pierre-Etienne Bourban, recently named the best teacher for 2024 in the materials science section, has 40 years of EPFL under his belt – including 30 as a teacher. He’s just as motivated about his job as ever, and about encouraging students to develop their critical thinking skills.
“We want to make food sustainability fun”Published:30.05.25— A two-week pilot project will kick-off next Monday across EPFL in which a new application, EcoLens, is testing how gamification can help educate and incentivise communities towards more sustainable nutrition.
Adrian Ionescu Appointed Dean of EPFL's School of EngineeringPublished:28.05.25— Renowned nanoelectronics expert Adrian Ionescu will lead EPFL’s School of Engineering starting November 1, 2025.