Chaque année, les étudiant·e·s ont l’occasion de désigner le·a professeur·e qui, selon eux·elles, a le plus de mérite. Le·a professeur·e récoltant le plus de voix recevra la « Polysphère d’Or », le prix des étudiant·e·s, soutenu par l’EPFL. Un prix est également décerné au premier·e professeur·e élu·e de chaque faculté.
Whilst there are many accolades that teachers can receive for their research, publications and discoveries, it is important not to overlook the vital aspect of their career that is teaching. Teaching skills, the ability to listen, the time devoted to students and the sharing of knowledge are just a few of the valuable qualities that make an excellent teacher.
The prizes are presented at the Magistrale (the graduation and awards ceremony) every autumn.
The winners for 2025 are as follows.
Polysphère d’Or
Dr. David Strütt – SB Faculty
Faculty Polysphères
Professeur Anders Meibom – ENAC Faculty
Professeure Katerina Argyraki – IC Faculty
Professeure Camille Goemans – SV Faculty
Professeur Giovanni Boero – STI Faculty
To view the list of all previous winners, open the Polysphères archive page.
Rules
Votes for a teacher are weighted according to the number of students attending the courses taught by that teacher and are cast online. A teacher may only be elected once every three years.
The election process and the presentation of the Polysphères are the responsibility of the AGEPoly Board, which is required to keep students informed and to maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding the winners until the graduation ceremony. The Board reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
For more info: Official rules of the Polysphères.