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We are sending you this biyearly newsletter to keep you informed of the latest news from the College of Management of Technology at EPFL.

 
 
 
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The College's Facts in 2024

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Outreach

« Innovators must remain free to experiment”

The new book by Dominique Foray details the current issues surrounding innovation in his latest book. And how the delicate balance between economics, social norms and technology influences its development. Read more...

Mentoring program of the Master MTE

The MTE Mentoring Program, which connects MTE Master students with industry leaders to promote career growth and development, concluded another successful edition this academic year. Read more...

Enterprise for Society Center - How to build a career that matters?

 This workshop was organized as part of the EPFL Sustainable Innovation Challenge to gather students, research and industry for an interactive discussion. Read more...

 

 
 

Research impact

  • Mapping Just Transitions in Nationally Determined Contributions

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report, to which Anaëlle Touré and Prof. Michaël Aklin have contributed, on the critical integration of just transition principles into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Read the full article...

  • Gaétan de Rassenfosse co-leads a study for the U.S. Congress

In response to the Unleashing American Innovators Act (UAIA) of 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a detailed study on its fee structure, particularly focusing on the impact on small and micro entities. Read the full article...

  • Ambiguity's Role in Global Currency Hedging and Portfolio Stability

The paper written by Dr. Urban Ulrych and co-author Nikola Vasiljević has been published in the Journal of Banking & Finance. It explores optimal currency allocation for international investors who are both risk- and ambiguity-averse, using a robust mean–variance model that incorporates smooth ambiguity preferences. Read the full article...

  • Optimizing omnichannel assortments and inventory provisions

Prof. Ralf Seifert has recently published a new article in the European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR), a top-journal in the field of Operations Research. The article is entitled "Optimizing omnichannel assortments and inventory provisions under the multichannel attraction model". Read the full article...

  • Balancing Cost and Precision: Optimal Ordering for Selective Assembly

Prof. Weber’s latest research, “Minimum-Cost Ordering for Selective Assembly,” provides a cost-optimal approach to ordering components for high-precision assembly, helping manufacturers cut costs while meeting strict quality standards. Read the full article...

 

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Education news

 

 
 
   
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
 

 

Grants & scholarships

  • GAUSS Prize for Prof. Damir Filipovic & Nicolas Camenzind. Read more...

  • Margarita Pronina, Master student in Financial Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2024 Woman in Finance scholarship. Read more...

  • Ghina Saleh, Master student in Financial Engineering received the 2024 Master Excellence Fellowship from Squarepoint Capital. Read more...

  • Philipp Schneider, PhD Student in the EDMT doctoral program, wins 2025 Web Conference Best Paper Award. Read more...

 


 

 
 
 

Meet our community

 

 
 
 
 

 

Agenda

Seminars in Finance

Seminars in Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship

REGIS - REading Group in Innovation Studies

Enterprise for Society Center


 

 
 

Executive education & upcoming programs