Discover our student residence, Atrium, on the EPFL campus, through this new video ! ⇩

18/11/2024

https://youtu.be/xGThxxh4n3Y?si=I741OrNI_NHVZNiV

Atrium offers the unique privilege of living at the heart of the EPFL ca...

Vortex Race 2024

20/10/2024

FMEL challenge

FMEL is proud to be a partner of the Vortex Race, a unique event where participants run along the 3-km internal ramp of the Vortex, our iconic building on the UNIL campus. This remarkable se...

Reunion in our house at Cèdres

14/10/2024

Thirty years ago, these former tenants shared a memorable year within our house at Cèdres. They left with lasting memories and a friendship that has endured over the decades, 30 years later....

FMEL : much more than husing, a place to live

9/10/2024

Village hub group

FMEL has recently launched the "Village Hub Group," composed of 7 dedicated tenants. Their mission: to facilitate the integration of new residents, strengthen the bonds among tenants, and pr...

New management collaboration agreement.

3/10/2024

The FMEL has signed a management collaboration agreement for Planète Bleue

The FMEL has signed a collaboration agreement for the management of Planète Bleue, a property of the Fondation du Centre Universitaire Protestant de Lausanne (FCUPL), on October 3, 2024. Thi...

FMEL expands its accommodation capacity

26/09/2024

FMEL takes over management of Planète Bleue

FMEL is taking over the management of Planète Bleue, student housing located on Rue de Genève in Lausanne. This new residence will allow for an additional 44 beds, thereby expanding our cata...

New shared flat at Les Ochettes

7/08/2024

The Technical Services team, which undertook the conversion of the former reception and Technical Services office at Les Ochettes at the beginning of June 2024, is pleased to announce that t...

Foundation stone laid for the Campus Santé

10/06/2024

Launch of work on the Campus Santé : a new era for training and research

On Thursday 6 June, a ceremony was held to mark the laying of the foundation stone for the Campus Santé. The FMEL was represented by its director, Yves Ferrari, members of the management and...

New developments at Les Ochettes

29/05/2024

Relocation of the technical department and new flat in Les Ochettes

FMEL is constantly renovating, fitting out and innovating wherever possible. Over the last few months, it has refurbished brand new premises in Les Ochettes for its Technical Department, whi...

Safe cycling from Echandens to campus

21/05/2024

From Jordils-Rainbow to UNIL or EPFL

FMEL is delighted to announce the introduction of a new, safe cycle route linking its two Echandens residences, Jordils and Rainbow, to the university campuses, as a result of its collaborat...

An electric technical service !

20/12/2023

The FMEL has acquired four new electric utility vehicles for its entire technical service. These vehicles reinforce our commitment to sustainability and efficiency, following the introductio...

Simplified payment

28/09/2023

The FMEL has introduced a new payment system with the Convera GlobalPay platform, which has been available since 1 September for ...

La FMEL renovates

23/08/2023

At FMEL, the summer period is always a good time to renovate our facilities and flats. The Cèdres residence now has a brand new flat designed for a shared apartment for 4 people. At Les Cèdr...

Professional development at FMEL

25/07/2023

The FMEL would like to congratulate Aldina Esteves, the first FMEL employee to undergo on-the-job training (art. 32). Her determination and perseverance have enabled her to obtain her CFC as...

FMEL Tomorrow

1/03/2023

The FMEL has grown significantly in recent years to meet the demand for accommodation for university students, increasing from 1,300 to almost 4,000 beds by 2022. The management team has dev...

Let's not waste energy !

3/01/2023

In response to recommendations from the Swiss Confederation and the current energy market situation, FMEL has decided to limit the heating temperature in all its homes. It is now crucial to ...

UNIL Discovery Days

9/12/2022

On 7 and 8 December, the FMEL had a stand at UNIL to introduce our foundation to our future tenants. These days are aimed at final-year students at gymnasia, collèges and lycées, as well as ...

Vortex Race 2022 : an innovative 2nd edition !

20/10/2022

The FMEL was once again a partner in the 2nd edition of the Vortex Race, which took place on 20 October in the heart of the Vortex and in a festive atmosphere.

This year, the organiser...

New multi-purpose room in Rhodanie

19/10/2022

Following the renovation and refurbishment of the offices at Maison de Rhodanie, FMEL is now offering its tenants a new multi-purpose room. It's a new space where you can meet up, watch film...

60 years of FMEL history

25/08/2022

The FMEL celebrated its 60th anniversary on 1 June 2021. A number of events have been organised to mark this date, but one that we are particularly proud of is the exhibition that has been c...

FMEL certified as a training company

20/07/2022

FMEL was certified as a training company on 30 May 2022. This means that it can now take on apprentices wishing to train as commercial employees in the real estate fiduciary sector. This is ...

New uniform for all cleaning staff

15/06/2022

The FMEL cleaning staff met at the Vortex at the beginning of June for their bi-annual get-together. To mark the occasion, all the FMEL "fairies" wore their new uniforms bearing the new logo...

The FMEL exhibits and retraces 60 years of history(ies)

9/03/2022

The mission of the Fondation Maisons pour Étudiants Lausanne (FMEL) is to design, build and manage housing for students at the canton's universities. For 60 years, it has put its expertise a...

FMEL goes electric !

9/03/2022

FMEL has opted for ecological and sustainable transport with its new "corporate" electric Mobility. It is located in the Vortex car park and is just waiting for you! FMEL is increasingly con...

The Vortex Race: a first that will be followed by others

25/11/2021

The first edition of the Vortex Race took place on 25 November 2021. The 300 or so people who signed up to take part were delighted and all expressed their ...

It's now possible to visit the Vortex !

24/11/2021

In response to ongoing demand and interest from a number of players in the building, property and general public sectors, the owner, the Caisse de pensions de l'Etat de Vaud (CPEV), represen...

Photo competition : "Everyone a photographer"

21/10/2021

Over the summer, the FMEL launched its "Everyone a photographer" competition on Instagram and Facebook. After a selection by the administration, submitted to the community on its social netw...

Operation "bottles in the sea"

1/10/2021

In October, FMEL launched its "Bottles in the Sea" operation. A new operation, this time focusing on eco-responsibility. 3,500 bottles, stamped FMEL, were distributed personally to all our r...

FMEL 60th anniversary gala evening

9/09/2021

The FMEL celebrated its 60th anniversary on 9 September 2021 in the company of State Councillor Nuria Gorrite, its staff, its Foundation Board, its partners, its association representatives ...

New director for FMEL

30/06/2021

The Board of Trustees of the FMEL has appointed Yves Ferrari as the new Director of the FMEL. Yves Ferrari, who has been FMEL's Director ad interim for almost 3 months, has more than 20 year...

New website, new visual identity !

1/06/2021

Since 1 June, you've been browsing our brand new website and discovering our new visual identity. We hope you'll enjoy the new look and feel. Follow us on our social networks and join the FM...

Caravane FM in Vortex

1/04/2021

RTS's mini mobile radio station Caravane FM spent a week at Le Vortex, living at the heart of student life and getting close to students and the whole community who work there. For three day...

Operation Chocolate Bunnies !

1/04/2021

After the success of "Operation Pumpkin" last autumn, FMEL's management organised "Operation Chocolate Bunnies" this spring. 3,500 bunnies were distributed to reach out to all our tenants an...

Printing in your home is now available !

15/01/2021

We are pleased to inform you that the FMEL community now has the option of printing or scanning free of charge 24/7. This new service, available in all our houses from January 2021, has been...

Operation "Santa's sleigh"

24/12/2020

Imagine a Christmas away from your family, immersed in another culture in the middle of a pandemic... Faced with this difficult situation, the FMEL management set up the "Santa's sleigh" ope...

Official opening of the Vortex

9/10/2020

On Friday 9 October 2020, the official inauguration of the Vortex took place in the presence of a delegation from the Conseil d'Etat and the President of the FMEL Foundation Board, Chantal O...

The first tenants arrive at Le Vortex

1/09/2020

Between August and September 2020, just before the start of the academic year, the first tenants moved into the brand new Vortex complex. The letting of rooms and studios has been a dazzling...

Administration takes up residence at the Vortex

22/06/2020

On 22 June 2020, the FMEL's administrative headquarters moved into the emblematic Vortex building, which was home to the 1,800 young athletes of the 2020 YOG. Located at the heart of the uni...