Patrice Delpin, a Genevan historian, presents research on lesser-known episodes of the Escalade and on gaps in collective memory using archival evidence.
The lecture reexamines events occurring beyond Geneva’s walls, disentangles legend from record, and investigates the case of the overlooked ’19th victim’ of the Escalade. Delpin examines how archival evidence and historiographic reassessment restore suppressed narratives and illuminate changing practices of collective remembrance.
In French.
Céline Vita-Regenass, a graduate in Egyptology, presents an introduction to ancient Egyptian writing and culture, drawing on her academic training to explain the function and context of hieroglyphic texts.
The session examines techniques for deciphering hieroglyphs and teaches how to read and interpret these millennia-old signs, revealing how they narrate historical events, religious beliefs and everyday life in ancient Egypt.
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.
Emiko Okamoto, Japanese tea ambassador for Switzerland, brings practical expertise in traditional tea practices and ceremonial preparation of sencha and matcha.
This session examines 18th-century European observations in Diderot’s Encyclopédie and their focus on Japanese tea, then explores cultural context through a sencha and matcha workshop. It investigates cross-cultural perspectives, historical descriptions, and the sensory techniques that define Japanese tea traditions.
Dilara Bayrak, president of the Grand Council of Geneva; Dr. Laurent Koelliker, Sautier of the Republic and Canton of Geneva; Laurie Liccardo and Stéphane Garcia, co‑president and secretary‑general of ET PK PAS?.
This workshop presents La Place, a new meeting space dedicated to youth democracy and civic engagement. Through collaborative sessions across three thematic strands, young people and communal and cantonal elected officials will exchange expectations, co‑construct proposals and synthesize key themes, examining barriers to participation and strategies to strengthen youth political involvement.
In French.
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.
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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