Future of Education at EPFL

This lecture covers various topics related to the future of education at EPFL, including the vision for teaching, research, and innovation. The instructor discusses the importance of quality education, the impact of technology on society, the challenges of reproducibility in research, and the need for open science. The lecture also addresses governance issues, the role of the Chief Information Officer, and the balance between disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The speaker emphasizes the significance of excellence in teaching, the engagement of faculty in governance, and the responsibility of the institution towards students and society. The session concludes with a discussion on campus organization, budget challenges, and the importance of bottom-up decision-making.