André Schneider, Vice President of EPFL

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Vice President
Amplifying and Encouraging Interchanges
ANDRÉ SCHNEIDER
EPFL
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Amplifying and Encouraging Interchanges
André Schneider, EPFL
EPFL Presentation | 03.2015

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Some words on the EPFL
EPFL Presentation | 03.2015

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1969 …
Fast-paced development (1969-2014)
Looking back… 1969 to the present day

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2014
Fast-paced development (1969-2014)
Looking back… 1969 to the present day

6. André Schneider | 05.2015 6MissionsBackground
EPFL’s three missions according to the Federal Act
Education Research
Technology Transfer
of scientists,
engineers & architects
Advanced,
fundamental & applied
to industry & society

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Overview People
Unprecedented growth since 2000 (1982-2014)
2000 = 100%
308 faculty (FTE)
9’921 students (excl. CMS)
5’197 staff (FTE)
645 Mios CHF State budget
+44%
(4 years)
2010-2014
+72%
(10 years)
2004-2014
Students

8. André Schneider | 05.2015 8Overview Students
Origin of Students (Bachelor+Master+PhD)
9921 Students
in 2014
Europe
38.4%
Switzerland
48.7%
Asia & Oceania
Americas
Africa
2.6%
3.3%
7.0%
France 20.8%
Germany 2.1%
Italy 4.4%

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Global Ranking 2014 – U.S. on top, EPFL close behind...
Ranking
(PP (top-10%) indicator – World)(Eng./Tech. & Computer Science)
1. MIT
2. Stanford University
3. Uni. of California, Berkeley
4. University of Illinois
5. University of Texas
19. EPFL
(Eng. & Technology)
1. MIT
2. Stanford University
3. California Institute of Technology
4. Princeton University
5. University of Cambridge
12. EPFL
(Eng. & Technology)
Research
1. MIT
2. Stanford University
3. ETH Zurich
4. University of Cambridge
5. Uni. of California, Berkeley
10. EPFL
(Eng. & Technology)
1. Rockefeller University
2. MIT
3. Harvard University
4. Uni. of California, Berkeley
5. Stanford University
21. EPFL
LeidenShanghaïTHEQS
Citations/paper normalised by volume and
publication field, across all fields.
World’s 500 largest universities.
Most cited scientists.
Number of papers published.
% of papers published in top 20 science
journals.
Reputation.
Citations/paper normalised by publication
field, across all fields.
Reputation.
Citations/paper.
Student/faculty ratio.
Main Criteria

10. André Schneider | 05.2015 10Europe
EPFL 4th in Europe, cumulative data for 2007-2013
European Recognition - ERC Grants (European Research Council)
Research
Cambridge
Oxford
EPFL
ETHZ
H.U. of Jerusalem
Imperial College
U.C. London
Weizmann
K.U. Leuven
116
108
76
81
74
68
66
60
38
40 Starting grants
36 Advanced grants
76

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Integrated in a larger context
SQNE Contexte
Le SwissTech Convention Center (STCC) La Galerie marchande et de services (Arcades)
Les 516 logements pour étudiants (Atrium)Les 66 chambres du SwissTech Hotel (STH)
SQNE Context

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Integrated in a larger context
University Campus
Multiculturel
Ranking EPFL
Université de Lausanne - CHUV
Technology Park
Quartier de l’Innovation R&D
Logitech, Credit Suisse, Cisco, Nestlé,
DebioPharm
Services
Centre sportif, Centre médical
Galerie marchande, PCO, sécurité
Research Center
FET Flagship Project :
Human Brain Project
FET Flagship Pilot Action :
Guardian Angel
National Centres of Competence in
Research (NCCR): MICS, Molecular
Oncology, Quantum Photonics,
Robotics, Synapsy, Chemical Biology
Transdisciplinary Initiatives, like the
Transport Centre, Ecocloud, Energy
Centre, Swiss Space Centre, Centre
for Neuroprosthetics, CRPP, Centre of
Micronanotechnology
Innovation and tech transfer

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At the junction of many interests
Services
Communication
Exchange
Experience
Evolution
SQNE Context

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At the junction of many interests
STCC Positioning
At the center of the school and
its scientific, academic, and
economic ecosystem, as a
center of excellence and
platform of promotion of
science and innovation
STRATEGIC POSITIONING

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Satisfying the needs
STCC Needs

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