Architect Rina Rolli, founder of OFREIA and co-founder of StudioSer Architects, wraps up the “Anima” lecture series at the Pavillon Sicli. Known for her architectural approach that meticulously observes contexts and uses, her work uncovers the often hidden potential of places. As a lecturer at EPFL and BFH, she combines research with teaching, and her acclaimed work has received awards both in Switzerland and internationally.
In English.
Professor Alexandre Pouget is a computational neuroscientist trained in biology and holding a doctorate from San Diego. After appointments at Georgetown and Rochester, he leads research at the University of Geneva on theories of computation and representation in neural circuits. His work focuses on probabilistic approaches to learning, how neurons represent and manipulate uncertainty, and the development of AI systems that model human-like communication.
In French.
Niels Wehrspann, a graphic designer from Lausanne, navigates his career at the intersection of political activism and cultural projects. The talk will highlight the Library’s collection and showcase the rich diversity of regional graphic design.
In French.
This monthly sharing circle invites participants to present short recommendations across books, comics, films, music and video games. Attendees exchange personal reflections, discuss themes, formats and emotional impact, and discover new titles through concise presentations and attentive listening. The format encourages community-driven cultural exploration, deepening appreciation for diverse media and fostering conversation about narrative, aesthetics and personal resonance. Suitable for those who wish to present or simply listen and be inspired.
This lecture examines religious conflicts in nineteenth-century Geneva, focusing on the Kulturkampf and tensions between radicals, Protestants and the Roman Catholic Church. It investigates the sources’ bias — Grand Council minutes emphasise opponents’ voices — and asks why Catholic responses remain muted, how the Church defended itself, and what ideological and practical stakes were at play, including the fate of Notre-Dame. The session also explores how the conflict was resolved, which concessions were made, and what traces these struggles leave in Geneva’s contemporary management of religious pluralism.
In French.
Doralice Fabiano is a Hellenist specializing in ancient Greek religion; she holds a PhD in ancient anthropology (Siena) and has taught at universities in Switzerland and Italy. Her research focuses on water deities, notably nymphs and river gods.
This lecture examines feminist rereadings of Greco‑Roman nymphs in contemporary art, investigating their roles in territory, marriage and the erotic sphere. Fabiano explores narrative and cultual ambivalence, the phenomenon of nympholepsy, and how ancient motifs are actualized today to interrogate nature, political belonging and gendered agency.
In French.
Explore the life and work of Voltaire, concentrating on his formative years in Geneva when he produced key Enlightenment writings such as Candide. The presentation examines his intellectual methods, satirical strategies, and themes of exile, travel and religious critique. It investigates how local experiences influenced his literary production and political thought, revealing the links between personal circumstance and broader eighteenth-century debates about reason, tolerance and public engagement.
In French.
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