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Arnaud Prost (X2012) on a space mission in 2027

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L’X at VivaTech: attracting talent and establishing itself as a key player in global innovation

L’X at VivaTech: attracting talent and establishing itself as a key player in global innovation Philippe Hazet, head of the École Polytechnique X-UP incubator, outlines the key considerations behind our participation in the 2026 edition of the Viva Technology trade fair. This major global event for innovation and new technologies will take

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Abdoulaye Ndiaye (X 2010), Best Young African Economist

Abdoulaye Ndiaye (X 2010), Best Young African Economist Abdoulaye Ndiaye (X2010) is the winner of the first Africa NextGen Economist Prize, which was presented on May 15, 2026, in Kigali, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum. The prize, created by the media outlets Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report

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“Architecture and Campus Life”, a photo exhibition at École Polytechnique ahead of a major renovation project

“Architecture and Campus Life”, a photo exhibition at École Polytechnique ahead of a major renovation project A photography exhibition titled “Architecture and Campus Life,” featuring photos taken by students, faculty, and staff of École Polytechnique of the iconic buildings and locations that are part of their daily lives, will be on display from May 5 to

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