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ELLIS fosters international collaboration across domains, connecting top researchers while investing in the next generation of AI talent.
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ELLIS Members are leading scientists in machine learning and AI, shaping Europe's global position in these fields.
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ELLIS is a network of excellence connecting top AI researchers across European borders to strengthen the leadership of AI made in Europe.
Unit Lausanne
Established on September 15th, 2020
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Participating Institutions
Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL)
Research Agenda
The Lausanne unit fosters a vibrant and collaborative environment that drives multidisciplinary engagement in AI research and its real-world impact. Its research agenda revolves around several key areas:
- Fundamentals of AI
- State-of-the-Art Methods and Algorithms
- Novel applications in strategic domains – Leveraging AI in key areas such as sustainability, health, science, robotics, responsible AI, and education.
Unit Mission
At the core of the Unit is a vision of shaping a future where AI benefits everyone through research, education, and collaboration. The ELLIS Unit Lausanne brings together researchers working on various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). Its interdisciplinary research approach and broad applications transcend school boundaries at EPFL, fostering direct interactions with Swiss industry and society.
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Latest News
September 18th, 2025
ELLIS Unit Lausanne: AI for Health Summer School 2025
From 7 to 11 July 2025, ELLIS Unit Lausanne hosted the AI for Health Summer School on the EPFL campus. The program addressed recent advances at the intersection of...
June 23rd, 2025
ELLIS Pre-ICML Fest 2025: Celebrate, Connect, Collaborate
In the lead-up to the 2025 International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), several ELLIS Units are proudly organizing the inaugural ELLIS Pre-ICML Fest. This...
January 13th, 2025
Travel and study in Europe: 2025 Schedule of ELLIS PhD Winter and Summer Schools announced
The ELLIS PhD/Postdoc Program is excited to announce the 2025 schedule for Summer and Winter Schools, happening across Europe. This is your chance to dive deep into...