Prof. Jacques Schrenzel, full professor and group leader at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, presents current research on the human microbiota. The talk explains how skin and internal microbiota protect against infection and support immune function, and examines possible links with conditions such as diabetes, obesity and Parkinson’s disease. It explores how the microbiota adapts to diet and whether it can be used for diagnosis or therapeutic modification.
In French.
Viewed as a Gutenberg moment of the twenty-first century, artificial intelligence is a disruptive innovation that is reshaping books and knowledge. This lecture examines how AI transforms the production and transmission of cultural and intellectual content, and how it can act as a powerful multiplier of young people’s talents. Participants will gain critical perspectives on societal implications and strategies to harness AI for rebuilding prosperity in Switzerland and Europe.
In French.
The Department of Ancient Studies at the Faculty of Humanities (UNIGE) is offering a series of public lectures dedicated to interactions, exchanges, and cultural dynamics in the ancient world. Faculty members and researchers will explore diplomatic relations, the movement of objects, religious and linguistic influences, and issues of identity at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the ancient Near East.
In French.
Authors Cléo Jansen and Tom Tirabosco present a probing investigation into the proposed future collider at CERN. Their book examines the scientific, ethical and societal questions raised by a project of this scale: the role of research, our relationship to technological progress and the wider environmental and social impacts. By meeting scientists, engineers, economists and philosophers, they juxtapose perspectives and invite reflection on the choices we make in the name of knowledge.
In French. Followed by a discussion.
The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy is pleased to invite you to Democracy Week 2026, a series of public events organised in collaboration with the Geneva Chancellery of State. Bringing together academics, policymakers, journalists, civil society actors and the wider public, this initiative creates a space for dialogue on the opportunities and challenges facing democracy today.
Discover a remarkable puppetry collection that reveals nearly a century of creative practice and craftsmanship. More than 1,400 objects — from traditional figures to contemporary pieces — illustrate evolving techniques, materials and aesthetics. The visit explores historical development, artistic processes and the social and cultural roles of puppetry, offering interpretive insights into conservation and exhibition approaches for diverse audiences.
In French.
These guided walks examine the theatrical and performance heritage of Geneva’s central district, tracing how venues, spaces and public life have shaped local cultural practices. Through close observation and commentary, participants explore architectural traces, historical narratives and the social roles of performance sites. The walks reveal connections between urban form and performing arts, offering interpretive tools to understand cultural landscapes and their evolution.
In French.
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