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Mentoring: a way to promote the success of women in science From middle school to higher education, a variety of support measures can be implemented to encourage and assist women in achieving success in science. On Monday, 26 January, Juliette Toumelin (Head of the Equal Opportunities Division within the...

Teachers and researchers: a greater focus on gender diversity and internationalisation in recruitment at École Polytechnique Nearly forty teaching and research positions are open for recruitment at École Polytechnique for the 2026 campaign. Ten disciplines are involved, including physics, applied mathematics, and computer science. This is an opportunity to work in a...

Mechanics under extremes Vignesh Kannan, a young researcher at the Solid Mechanics Laboratory (LMS*), is leading a research team investigating a fundamental question: how can we explain the behavior of materials when subjected to extreme dynamic conditions?

‘We must prepare for all possible scenarios of war,’ - Nicolas Roche - SGDSN Nicolas Roche, the Secretary-General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN), spoke to engineering students from the X23 and X24 classes about the latest 'National Strategic Review', which was coordinated by the SGDSN. He emphasised the importance...

Radiant: the rise of a green technology start-up supported by École Polytechnique Radiant is a rapidly growing green tech start-up that specialises in producing carbon-free heat for industrial use. It won first prize in the European Stage Two competition, representing École Polytechnique, and successfully raised funds at the end...

L’X reinforces its academic and scientific collaborations in Japan The signing of a new agreement with Waseda University, one of Japan’s leading higher education institutions, fully aligns with École Polytechnique’s international strategy, expanding its collaboration with top-tier Japanese institutions in research...