Join a musical reading and conversation centered around the Cultural Ecology Manifesto. This innovative idea seeks to overcome the contradiction of ecological inaction through cultural means, aiming to weave ecology into our cultural heritage as a seamless continuation rather than an anxious break. The event will include discussions with pianist Patrick Scheyder and geographer Nicolas Escach, moderated by urban planner Marcos Weil.
An annual forum in Geneva focused on exploration, creation, and connections within the realm of regenerative economy. The event brings together businesses, institutions, academics, and citizens to restore ecosystems, renew resources, and strengthen communities. It features expert talks, interactive workshops, a solutions hub, and networking sessions, all designed to promote concrete regenerative practices and inspire large-scale positive change.
In French.
Lecture by Maud Ehrmann, EPFL DHLAB. Drawing on a corpus of newspaper and radio archives, the Impresso – Media Monitoring of the Past project is developing computational approaches to enriching and connecting the content of historical newspapers and radio productions, enabling, for the first time, the joint exploration of media sources across time, language and national borders.
In French.
Despite its natural beauty, Lake Geneva is faced with many forms of pollution that threaten its ecological balance, particularly that linked to plastics. Come and discover the different types of pollution affecting Lake Geneva, and gain a better understanding of their impact on the lake environment, fauna, flora and water quality. Through discussions and fun activities, you’ll also find out more about what can be done to protect this precious ecosystem.
A conference on sexting will address the risks and educational strategies to assist parents in discussing sexual and digital health with their children. Experts Yara Barense Dias from UNISANTÉ and Caroline Jacot-Descombes from Santé Sexuelle Suisse will provide insights and advice for tailored education.
In French.
Interview conducted by Clare O’Dea, journalist and author.
Born in 1966, David Nicholls is a British novelist. After graduating from college, he started acting and eventually became a screenwriter. He notably created the BBC series Rescue Me and other adaptations of novels, plays, and memoirs.
His first novel One Day received the Galaxy Book of the Year Award in 2010. It sold six million copies worldwide and was translated into forty languages. A film adaptation was released in 2011, starring Anne Hathaway and a fourteen-part Netflix adaptation premiered, garnering widespread acclaim in 2024. His fourth novel Us was granted the Specsavers National Book Awards for UK Author of the Year 2014. His novels deal with the complexities of modern love and the challenges of finding connection in an increasingly isolated world. His latest, You Are Here, released by his French publisher Belfond, touches on themes such as loneliness, second chances for the middle aged and redemption as the protagonists embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
In English.
Carac is UNIGE’s new cultural festival, showcasing a month of student creations that include theater, dance, concerts, film, arts and crafts workshops, games, and an exhibition. It’s a vibrant month-long celebration of artistic discovery and festivity, organized by university troupes and associations.
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