Wednesday 3 June, 17:30

Exploring Swiss Democracy: The ‘No to Ten Million Switzerland’ Initiative and Beyond

Booking Required

Marceau Schroeter, founder of the Pop Démocratie association and author of Au cœur de la démocratie suisse and its English translation A Journey Inside Swiss Democracy, examines how Swiss semi‑direct democracy functions and how the ‘No to Ten Million Switzerland’ initiative emerged. He explores potential effects on immigration policy, relations with the EU, and consequences for academic institutions and International Geneva. The panel will also consider how populist narratives and emotions shape democratic debate.

Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2

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Wednesday 20 May, 19:00

John Boyne: The Elements

Lectures & Workshops

Société de lecture

John Boyne, winner of the Prix du roman FNAC 2025 and the Prix Femina étranger 2025, is an acclaimed Irish novelist and author of numerous novels for adults and young readers. In conversation with Clare O’Dea, he discusses his new epic saga The Elements, which interweaves four interconnected perspectives to examine guilt, blame, trauma and the possibility of redemption.

The talk explores Boyne’s narrative techniques, moral inquiry and the ethical questions raised by historical and contemporary fiction.

In English.

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Wednesday 20 May, 12:15

The Charismatic Offensive: How Pentecostalism Is Redrawing Global Politics

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

Professor André Gagné, director of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University (Montréal), is a leading specialist on Pentecostalism and the interaction of religion and politics.

This lecture examines the identity and global expansion of Pentecostal and charismatic movements, analysing how they reshape political and cultural landscapes in the twenty-first century. Gagné discusses key themes such as political mobilization, transnational networks and ideological influence, offering critical insights for scholars and students.

In French.

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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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Wednesday 20 May, 19:00

Science Across Scales: From Cells to Civilizations to Stars

Lectures & Workshops

Mr Pickwick

Three researchers present short talks examining science across radically different scales. Alexander Battey, a postdoctoral researcher in plasma physics at EPFL and the Swiss Plasma Center, explains the plasma state and the challenges of achieving controlled fusion. Henriette Rødland, a postdoctoral researcher at the ARCAN Laboratory (UNIGE), shows how small archaeological finds in Zanzibar reveal broad social histories and trade networks. Baba Ekundayo, senior scientist and wet‑lab manager at the Laboratory of Biological Electron Microscopy (EPFL), introduces the molecular machines that copy DNA.

In English.

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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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19 May – 4 June

100% Acrylic Workshops – Cie Acrylique

Lectures & Workshops

La Parfumerie

Les Ateliers Acrylique are a theatrical school that celebrates the strength of group work and the intensity of stage experience. The workshops present performances written especially for participants — children, teenagers and adults — and are led by professional artists. Creators involved include Nathalie Jaggi, Delphine Demeure, Lua Gomes, Léa Ines Batoua, Evelyne Castellino, Basile Campanelli and Luca Léone. The programme emphasises collective creation, practical stage skills and ensemble dynamics.

In French.

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Exploring Swiss Democracy: The ‘No to Ten Million Switzerland’ Initiative and Beyond