“Understanding emotions to foster kindness”
Health Days are back on the EPFL and UNIL campuses from Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 10. This free event, dedicated to physical and mental health, is designed for the entire university community, with select conferences open to the general public. It is organized by EPFL, le Service Sport Santé UNIL+EPFL, and the University of Lausanne.
This year, Health Days invite you to explore your emotions and cultivate kindness—toward yourself and others. They also invite you to reflect on academic culture, leadership approaches, and practical tools to support both individual and collective well-being in a demanding environment. Especially since looking after our physical and mental health can be challenging in a fast-paced society full of constant demands.
The Health Village will welcome you with information booths, games, interactive experiences, and free health assessments (joint mobility, cardiovascular testing, and anthropometric measurements). There will also be 20-minute fitness sessions and an introduction to mindfulness meditation throughout the two weeks.
Conferences and roundtables will explore topics such as innovation in mental health, well-being in academia, sleep, the impact of a hyperconnected world, and the subtle art of decision-making. Autism will also be addressed to challenge clichés and break down misconceptions. In parallel, workshops will offer tools to regulate emotions, better understand and manage stress, and boost self-confidence. One workshop will even explore ancient medical and healing practices.