The Hoffmann Centre High-Level Lecture with economist Ruben Durante explores how autocrats can exploit trusted digital platforms to influence public opinion and undermine democratic institutions. Drawing on recent research, the lecture examines the political and economic implications of the capture of digital spaces and the erosion of trust in information ecosystems.
In English.
This exchange brings together young activists from over fifteen countries to examine the role of youth in defending human rights. Participants will discuss advocacy strategies, transnational solidarity, and grassroots mobilization, and explore practical skills for international campaigning. The session investigates how young people shape public discourse, influence policy, and build coalitions across borders, offering tools to strengthen collective action and strategic advocacy in human-rights movements.
In French.
This session examines citizen participation and food democracy, exploring practical tools to strengthen community engagement within local food systems. It presents diverse methods and participatory approaches—policy advocacy, cooperative governance, deliberative forums, and community-led initiatives—evaluating their potential to enhance transparency, inclusion, and decision-making. Participants will gain insight into how these tools can be adapted to collaborative projects and learn frameworks for implementing inclusive governance in food initiatives.
In French.
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.
These Pilates sessions draw inspiration from artworks to promote wellbeing through movement, breath and mindful presence. The practice explores how visual art can shape bodily awareness, combining gentle physical exercises with breathwork to improve posture, reduce tension and enhance concentration. Participants examine posture alignment, controlled movement and embodied attention, gaining practical strategies to integrate mindful movement into daily routines and foster a calmer, more attentive relationship with their body and surroundings.
In French.
The 72nd Entretiens sur l’Antiquité classique brings together leading international scholars for an in-depth exploration of the death penalty in ancient Greece and Rome. Through a series of lectures and discussions, the symposium examines the legal, political, philosophical, religious, and social dimensions of capital punishment across the ancient world, offering fresh perspectives on justice, power, gender, rhetoric, and resistance. Organized by the Fondation Hardt, this renowned academic gathering fosters dialogue between specialists while welcoming all those with an interest in classical studies, ancient history, archaeology, and the enduring questions raised by antiquity.
Booking: admin@fondationhardt.ch or +41 22 736 31 04
Organized in collaboration with the University of Geneva’s Institute of Art History, the congress highlights the vitality and diversity of contemporary art historical research through a dynamic program of roundtables, thematic sessions, academic presentations, and interdisciplinary exchanges. Exploring the evolving relationship between universities, museums, heritage institutions, and the art market, the event emphasizes innovation in methodologies and digital practices while fostering dialogue around current artistic, cultural, and societal questions. Enriched by exhibitions, visits, and special events across Geneva’s cultural institutions, the congress offers an engaging platform for reflection, collaboration, and the celebration of art history in all its contemporary dimensions.
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