This book launch presents Making Global Norms: Politics versus Science in International Organizations (Oxford University Press, 2025), by Leonard Seabrooke and Alexandros Kentikelenis. Focusing on how international organizations like the IMF create and adapt global policy scripts, the authors reveal the complex interplay between political negotiation and scientific expertise in shaping the norms that underpin globalization.
The 2025 Human Rights Week, organized by the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva, focuses on defending the rule of law through a diverse and thought-provoking program. Bridging law, political science, and history, the initiative explores contemporary challenges to the rule of law, including the concentration of executive power, weakening of checks and balances, and questions over the legitimacy of constitutional and supranational courts.
With the participation of students and institutional partners, the week offers around twenty events that invite reflection, debate, and action on legal, institutional, and civic tools to preserve and strengthen the rule of law at both national and European levels.
Deep ecology workshops at Parc des Bastions invite you to explore your emotions about climate change, reconnect with the living world, and find collective motivation for action. These sessions aim to overcome eco-anxiety and identify opportunities for positive engagement. Each workshop offers practical exercises to shift perspectives on ecological transition.
In French.
The Shameless is a powerful film that explores caste, gender, and queer resistance through the story of two women on the margins of Indian society. Set against a backdrop of oppression and forbidden love, the film raises urgent questions about identity, freedom, and justice. A panel discussion with scholars and activists will follow the screening.
Martin Rauch champions the use of raw earth in contemporary architecture as a response to climate challenges and dwindling resources. Trained as a ceramist, he was deeply influenced by local techniques he encountered in Africa. As the founder of Lehm Ton Erde, he has refined the technique of rammed earth and specializes in prefabricating large raw earth elements. His projects blend traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation. An acclaimed award winner, he also teaches at the University of Linz and ETH Zurich.
The MAH offers “Tango&Health” therapeutic workshops that blend Argentine tango dance with a museum visit. These sessions are designed for individuals with neurological disorders (such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke) and their loved ones. The workshops feature Claire Rufenacht, a dance therapist; Pedro Ratto, a dancer; and Murielle Brunschwig, a cultural mediator. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.
Dates & Timings:
Tuesday 23 September, 14:30
Tuesday 7 October, 14:30
Tuesday 4 November, 14:30
Thursday 13 November, 17:00
Tuesday 18 November, 14:30
In French.
The GPHG exhibition showcases 90 timepieces shortlisted by the Academy, accompanied by creations from students of watch design and interior architecture at HEAD – Geneva. Visitors can enjoy guided tours led by a watchmaking expert and participate in introductory watchmaking workshops. Children can engage in activities such as engraving and constructing sundials. Additionally, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie offers a lecture on iconic watches.
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