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A parking space for the Nobel laureate

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A specially reserved parking space for Jacques Dubochet’s bike was unveiled on Monday 29 January in front of the Biophore building.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged Jacques Dubochet, Nobel

The universities of Lancaster and Lausanne strengthen their partnership

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A privileged partner of UNIL, the University of Lancaster has a sprawling green campus, brought to life day and night by the students who live there. We went to the North of England to meet with Andrew Atherton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of this institution.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged International

‘The players are ambitious’

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For the first time in twenty-eight years, the LUC volleyball programme has welcomed a women’s team into its ranks. Coached by Pierre Pfefferlé, this group can count on the support of Rector Nouria Hernandez, a rather symbolic patron.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged Sports, Volleyball

A Colosseum for students

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After having acted as the village for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, Vortex will provide housing for nearly 1,000 students and academic visitors.

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Posted in Allez savoir, UNIL news | Tagged Student housing

‘Nature is my only master’

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Jacques Dubochet

His specialism? Cryomicroscopy. His latest news? Being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 4 October 2017. His university? UNIL. His future? Discussing, participating and philosophising.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, Natural Sciences, UNIL news | Tagged Jacques Dubochet, Nobel

Promoting all careers for women on campus

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Stefanie Brander and Déborah Philippe

In June 2017, UNIL launched its 2017- 2020 action plan for gender equality. A document that encompasses five priority targets, including the aim that 40% of professors should be female.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged Gender

‘An ERC Grant is the pinnacle of recognition’

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The European Research Council (ERC) is this year celebrating ten years in existence. The fund awards grants to top European researchers. What is its significance for UNIL? Here François Bussy, Vice Rector for Research and International Relations, explains.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged ERC Grants

Cultivating inter-university exchanges

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Two things remain a priority for Denis Dafflon, Head of the International Relations Office since September 2015: developing special partnerships with particular universities and highlighting summer schools. Interview.

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Posted in Allez savoir, UNIL news | Tagged International

“I told my parents that I’d found some prehistoric animals”

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Nouria Hernandez

A woman, a researcher, a wife, a mother and Rector of UNIL since August: Nouria Hernandez has many strings to her bow. We got the chance to meet her.

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Posted in L'Uniscope, UNIL news | Tagged UNIL Rector

UNIL extends its landmark building

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Unithèque Buidling

Allez savoir! The Unithèque building, which houses the Canton and University Library and restaurants, represents the campus focal point. Constructed in 1983, this extensively used building is now about to be extended. … Continue reading →

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