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The Optics and Biosciences Laboratory Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
The Optics and Biosciences Laboratory Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary By bringing together specialists in optics and biology within the same laboratory, the LOB stands out among research laboratories. This unique setup was established 25 years ago, spearheaded by Jean-Louis Martin, who was then leading a team using
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École Polytechnique at the Bastille Day military parade, marking Europe’s strategic reawakening
École Polytechnique at the Bastille Day military parade, marking Europe’s strategic reawakening During the 2026 Bastille Day military parade, 360 engineering students from École Polytechnique’s Class of X2025 and their instructors represented École Polytechnique on the Champs-Élysées. Under the theme “Europe’s Strategic Awakening” and in
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L’X Climbs in the 2026 Digital Leaders in Higher Education Rankings
L’X Climbs in the 2026 Digital Leaders in Higher Education Rankings École Polytechnique ranks 13th globally and retains its top spot in France in the 2026 Digital Leaders in Higher Education ranking, published by Times Higher Education in partnership with Emerging. École Polytechnique also improves its standing in
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