Professor Alexandre Pouget is a computational neuroscientist trained in biology and holding a doctorate from San Diego. After appointments at Georgetown and Rochester, he leads research at the University of Geneva on theories of computation and representation in neural circuits. His work focuses on probabilistic approaches to learning, how neurons represent and manipulate uncertainty, and the development of AI systems that model human-like communication.
In French.
Dean Karlan, professor of economics and finance at the Kellogg School of Management and founder of Innovations for Poverty Action, draws on experimental and behavioural research to examine what works to reduce poverty. He discusses the role of rigorous evidence in reshaping foreign aid, with concrete examples from economic and financial inclusion policy. The lecture explores implications for programme design, evaluation and policy decisions, and reflects on translating experimental findings into scalable interventions.
In English.
This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.
In French.
Giuseppe Bucci (Urban Shala) leads a gentle, accessible yoga session designed to relax the mind and body. Goodbye Ivan provides live ambient soundscapes to create a cosy, multisensory atmosphere that supports breathing, movement and recovery. The class focuses on fluid, compassionate sequencing suitable for all levels, with the option to extend the experience afterwards with a seasonal vegetarian plate prepared by Sawerdo. Bring a mat and comfortable clothing.
In French.
Painter Sandra Czich leads a series of expressive art workshops, bringing hands-on experience in contemporary painting and supportive group facilitation.
Sessions explore energetic improvisation to boost creativity, nocturnal painting with phosphorescent paints to access emotion, and a Valentine-themed practice investigating love and self-expression. Participants experiment with materials, color and rhythm to develop confidence and personal artistic voice. The workshops address composition, mark-making and playful use of light to enrich creative practice.
In French.
This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.
Doralice Fabiano is a Hellenist specializing in ancient Greek religion; she holds a PhD in ancient anthropology (Siena) and has taught at universities in Switzerland and Italy. Her research focuses on water deities, notably nymphs and river gods.
This lecture examines feminist rereadings of Greco‑Roman nymphs in contemporary art, investigating their roles in territory, marriage and the erotic sphere. Fabiano explores narrative and cultual ambivalence, the phenomenon of nympholepsy, and how ancient motifs are actualized today to interrogate nature, political belonging and gendered agency.
In French.
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