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50 years ago, 7 pioneers and two valedictorians The publication of the results of the entrance exam to Ecole Polytechnique on August 2, 1972 marked the arrival of the first seven women in the Ingénieur Polytechnicien program. Ecole Polytechnique celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its...

École Polytechnique in the world's Top 20 for higher education in digital – THE École Polytechnique ranks 18th worldwide in the “Digital Leaders in Higher Education” ranking compiled by Emerging for Times Higher Education (THE). It ranks 14th worldwide in the “Computer Science” category, 23rd in the “Management of Digital...

Gauthier Vermandel recognised for his research into green finance In December, Gauthier Vermandel was awarded the Banque de France's 2023 "Young Researchers in Green Finance" prize for his work on the impact of the carbon tax on financial markets.

French Minister of the Armed Forces at École Polytechnique to boost AI in Defense The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, announced at École polytechnique the creation as early as summer 2024 of a new Ministerial Agency for Artificial Intelligence in Defense (MAAID). The agency's research center will be located...

Une nouvelle offre de l’incubateur de l’X pour accompagner l’entrepreneuriat Deeptech L’incubateur de l’École polytechnique lance une nouvelle offre d’accompagnement à destination des startups Deeptech. Programme renforcé et sur-mesure, ouverture à tous les acteurs de l’innovation, valorisation de technologies permettant de relever...

L’X and the Polytechnic University of Milan strengthen their partnership Convinced of the substantial value their double degree in mathematics and physics has provided for students at both institutions since its launch in 2011, École Polytechnique and the Polytechnic of Milan renewed the agreement for another five years...