Thursday 28 May, 19:00

Resurrecting the Wild

Booking Required

Lionel Cavin, paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Geneva and professor of genetics and evolution at the University of Geneva, has published over 140 scientific articles and several books.

He examines de-extinction projects that aim to revive species such as the woolly mammoth, the great auk and Merck’s rhinoceros, exploring scientific methods from cloning to genetic editing. Cavin addresses the ecological arguments, ethical dilemmas and societal implications of restoring lost species rather than creating entertainment-driven attractions.

In French.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: DR

28 January – 23 December

Create Your Own Rousseau-Style Herbarium

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

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.

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11 January – 19 April

Bibliopéra

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de la Cité

Organised by the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Bibliopéra presents a series of workshop-lectures that invite close listening and critical reflection on the operatic repertoire. Each session, led by artists and specialists (pianist, singer, musicologists), explores a focused theme or work: discovery of bel canto and Rossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri; an exploration of baroque repertoire (Castor & Pollux); a creative writing workshop inspired by L’Empereur Atlantis; and a critical discussion of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The format mixes performance, analysis and hands-on activity to deepen understanding of style, history and interpretation.

Dates:
Sunday 11 January, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around L’Italienne à Alger
Sunday 22 February, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around Castor & Pollux
Sunday 8 March, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around The Emperor of Atlantis
Sunday 19 April, 14:00 – Bibliopéra around Madama Butterfly

In French.

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

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.

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7 April – 30 June

Create a Bibliography with Librarians

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de Genève

This session offers personalised research support from professional librarians to help develop accurate bibliographies for exams and assignments. Librarians guide selection of authoritative sources, citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), database searching strategies, and reference-management techniques. Participants learn to structure references, apply citation norms consistently, evaluate sources critically, manage citations with digital tools, and streamline literature searches to enhance academic writing and citation accuracy.

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Monday 20 April, 18:30

A Changing World: What Challenges for Health Diplomacy?

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

The 10th edition of the francophone executive programme in health diplomacy examines contemporary challenges in global health governance. It explores the implications of new health risks, geopolitical shifts and growing inequalities in access to prevention and care. Panelists will analyse short-term challenges for health diplomacy in Geneva, the prospects for international solidarity facing pandemics and climate change, and required transformations in global health governance. The session includes a debate with diplomatic and sectoral experts.

In French.

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20 April – 7 June

Short-Form Laboratory

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre des Marionnettes

Designed for emerging professionals and recent graduates, this workshop explores puppetry through the creation of a short performance. Four to five young artists are supported through a guided process from idea to stage, with mentorship in direction, dramaturgy and construction. Participants develop a compact work presented at a public work-in-progress showcase. The programme also offers the chance to win a fully funded four-week training placement in 2027 at Odradek, near Toulouse.

In French.

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