Saturday 3 October, 14:00

Democracy, Philanthropy and International Institutions

Booking Required

An immersive exploration of how philanthropy, media, research and Geneva’s international institutions interact to reinforce democratic life. The session examines the roles foundations play in public interest, the influence of media on democratic debate, and how research and international cooperation support multilateral dialogue. It highlights key themes—accountability, information ecosystems, evidence-based policy and transnational collaboration—and offers analytical perspectives on why these interconnected actors matter for resilient democracies.

In French.

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4 May – 28 August

History of the Salève Cable Car

Lectures & Workshops

Téléphérique Salève

This guided tour explores the history and engineering of the Salève cable car, a landmark linking Geneva to the mountains. It examines early ascents, its inauguration and the technical challenges of construction and operation. Visiting the upper station reveals Maurice Braillard’s modernist concrete design and the structural solutions behind the installation. The session blends heritage, technology and architecture to explain how the cable car became an iconic cross-border monument.

In French.

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Tuesday 25 August, 19:00

The End of Correspondents in Geneva?

Lectures & Workshops

Downtown Studio

Stéphane Bussard, head reporter on international Geneva for Le Temps, Catherine Fiankan-Bokongo, UN correspondent for France 24, Kasmira Jefford, editor-in-chief of Geneva Solutions, and Nina Larson, UN correspondent for AFP, bring frontline experience.

They examine how austerity measures, agency relocations and wide job cuts affect foreign correspondents covering the UN. The discussion investigates changing newsroom practices, the future of international reporting in Geneva, and what stories remain as institutions shrink and coverage models evolve.

In French.

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25 August – 3 November

Tango and Wellbeing

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, Pedro Ratto, dancer, and Murielle Brunschwig, cultural mediator, bring complementary expertise in dance therapy, performance and cultural mediation to guided sessions for people with neurological conditions and their caregivers.

The workshops explore Argentine tango integrated with museum-inspired movement and sensory activities, addressing mobility, balance, expression and social connection. Sessions focus on practical movement exercises, improvisation and listening, adapted for participants with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders, fostering wellbeing and mutual support.

In French.

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17 February – 15 December

Afterwork Book Club : Reading Differently

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de Carouge

A welcoming book club that explores how reading can be experienced in new ways. Each meeting offers thematic discussions, rapid book pitches and practical writing workshops designed to stimulate imagination and critical reading. Sessions investigate narrative tropes, celebrate disruptive contemporary literature and propose exercises to develop creative writing practice. Participants exchange perspectives, deconstruct genres and discover new approaches to reading, interpretation and collective creation.

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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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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