Amanda Melis, founder of Net’Léman, shares the origins and evolution of the Lake Geneva cleanup initiative. Starting in 2005 as a small citizen-led diving project to remove underwater waste, Net’Léman has grown into a major biennial effort raising public awareness and promoting long-term environmental action along the lake’s shores. The session highlights the challenges, successes, and ongoing impact of this important initiative.
In French.
The Geneva Debate Club, founded in 2022 as an English-language branch of the Club Genevois de Débat, meets every Thursday evening to provide a structured platform for practicing eloquence and critical thinking. Participants propose diverse topics, are randomly assigned pro or con positions, and engage in timed debates with interactive questioning periods.
With no participation obligation—observers welcome—evenings conclude with voting for the most convincing team and best speaker, followed by friendly bar discussions, creating an inclusive environment for developing debate skills in English.
Every Thursday evening at 18:15 during the university semester.
In English.
Jean-Francois Billeter, an emeritus professor from the University of Geneva, introduces his latest book “New Sketches” at the Boulevard Bookstore. Having transitioned from his role as a professor of Chinese studies, he now focuses on his writings, blending scholarly precision with educational clarity. His work delves into the texts of Zhuangzi, Chinese calligraphy, and critiques Chinese history. “New Sketches” expands on his reflections regarding the current critical state, promoting a revolution in thought. This event offers an opportunity to discuss his career as a sinologist, philosopher, and historian, championing the spirit of the Enlightenment.
In French.
The Shameless is a powerful film that explores caste, gender, and queer resistance through the story of two women on the margins of Indian society. Set against a backdrop of oppression and forbidden love, the film raises urgent questions about identity, freedom, and justice. A panel discussion with scholars and activists will follow the screening.
The 2025 Human Rights Week, organized by the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva, focuses on defending the rule of law through a diverse and thought-provoking program. Bridging law, political science, and history, the initiative explores contemporary challenges to the rule of law, including the concentration of executive power, weakening of checks and balances, and questions over the legitimacy of constitutional and supranational courts.
With the participation of students and institutional partners, the week offers around twenty events that invite reflection, debate, and action on legal, institutional, and civic tools to preserve and strengthen the rule of law at both national and European levels.
The GPHG exhibition showcases 90 timepieces shortlisted by the Academy, accompanied by creations from students of watch design and interior architecture at HEAD – Geneva. Visitors can enjoy guided tours led by a watchmaking expert and participate in introductory watchmaking workshops. Children can engage in activities such as engraving and constructing sundials. Additionally, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie offers a lecture on iconic watches.
EA Geneva hosts bi-weekly lunches at Uni Mail, offering a space for exchanging ideas, discussing effective altruism, and fostering friendships. Participants bring their own meals and engage in conversations on a range of topics including biosecurity, global health, AI safety, psychology, philosophy, and politics. Newcomers are warmly welcomed, and small groups of 3 to 5 people ensure enriching discussions.
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