Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Lausanne offers a wide range of courses at bachelor, master, doctorate, postgraduate, short programme, full-time and part-time levels.

Faculties

The university is composed of several faculties, including:

• Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religions
• Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
• Faculty of Business and Economics
• Faculty of Geosciences and Environment
• Faculty of Biology and Medicine

Study Programs

The university offers various study programs, including:

• Bachelors
• Masters
• Continuing education
• (Sciences)˛
• Short programmes
• Diploma in French as a foreign language
• Language centre

Summer/Winter Schools

The university offers summer and winter schools, including:

• Modelling for Evolutionary Biology
• Aesthetics and philosophy of art
• Transdisciplinary Nature Conservation
• Elites, Power and Inequalities
• Engaged medievalisms
• Undergraduate Research Programme in Biology and Medicine
• Oriental Languages
• European Summer School of Criminology
• Forensic Science and Criminology
• GLOBE International Relations
• From Knowledge to Play: Microbes and Health
• Stay informed
• SwissSIMS
• Solidarity Scholarship
• Anthropology and Art History: from intersection to indistinction?
• Inequality and Inequity in Health and Healthcare
• Health Equity in Chaotic Times : Old Realities, New Challenges
• Call for proposals for new summer or winter schools
• Participation, Democracy and Environmental Issues
• Tourism
• Summer School on Integrity and Sustainability in Sports

Modelling for Evolutionary Biology

This summer school offers intensive training in mathematical and computational modelling applied to evolutionary biology and evolutionary ecology.

• Who?: Department of Ecology and Evolution, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne
• When?: 1-6 September 2025
• Where?: University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• For whom?: PhD students and postdocs
• Language?: English

Organisers and Speakers

• Coordinator: Prof. Charles Mullon, Assistant Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne
• Speakers:
  • Prof. Laurent Lehmann, Full Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne
  • Prof. Sara Mitri, Associate Professor, Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne
  • Dr. Thomas Lesaffre, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne

Target Audience

PhD students and early-career researchers in evolutionary biology, ecology, or related fields with a strong interest in mathematical modelling. A solid background in biology, mathematics (dynamical systems, stochastic processes), and programming (e.g. R, Python, Mathematica) is required.

Course Format

The programme will combine theoretical lectures with practical exercises.

• In addition to guided exercises, participants will be divided into small groups to analyse foundational papers in evolutionary theory using modern mathematical and computational tools.
• This group work will promote collaborative learning and foster critical discussion of theoretical concepts and the results obtained.
• Specific workshops will focus on best practices in scientific communication, with a particular emphasis on presenting modelling results.

Programme

The programme of the summer school is available upon request.

Fees

• PhD students: CHF 175
• Professionals: CHF 275 This includes:
  • Tuition fees
  • Lunches
  • Coffee breaks
  • Welcome drink
  • 4 evening meals

Application

The application must include:

• A CV (including mathematical and programming skills)
• A covering letter (max. 1 page) The deadline is 30 June 2025.

Scholarship

The Solidarity Scholarships aim at supporting students who would not be able to cover summer schools' costs in full.

• The selected candidates will see their tuition fees as well as their travel, accommodation and meals costs covered.
• Depending on each candidate's situation, a financial support may be added to partially cover other expenses during the stay.
• The application deadline is 15 May 2025. To be eligible, candidates must:
  • Be currently enrolled in a higher education institution located in an ODA recipient country
  • Have successfully applied to the school they wish to attend
  • Be able to attend the entire school
  • Require external financial support to be able to attend the school
  • Have obtained excellent academic results
  • Be covered by health insurance for the duration of the school Candidates who wish to apply for the Solidarity Scholarship must first sign up for one of the summer schools. Once registered, candidates will receive the link to the online form to apply for the scholarship. Along with personal and academic information, the following documents will be requested (to be submitted in French or English):
  • Full curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter, with connections between the summer school and your academic goals as well as information regarding the necessity of a financial support
  • Proof of residency (such as a copy of your lease, an official invoice with your address indicated or other official documents)
  • Copy of university degree certificate with final grade(s)
  • Proof of current enrolment in a higher education institution
  • English certificate (if needed)
  • Letter of support from an academic