Albèra Philippe, musicologist at the Haute école de musique (HEM), offers a focused study of the music of György Kurtág as the composer approaches his centenary in 2026. The lecture examines Kurtág’s aesthetic language, key works and expressive techniques, situating them in historical and poetic contexts and discussing their relation to neighboring composers. Listeners will gain tools to understand Kurtág’s concise forms and expressive intensity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amanda Cepero leads this adult singing workshop, focusing on Cuban repertoire and collective vocal practice. She guides accessible vocal and movement exercises to build listening, presence and ensemble confidence.
The session explores traditional Cuban songs, rhythm and harmony through warm-ups, call-and-response and group interpretation. Participants learn melodies and phrasing while practicing stage presence, expression and collaborative arranging to deepen musical understanding and personal confidence.
In French.
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.
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