Tuesday 20 October, 18:30

From Empire to Federation: Can the European Union Become the Paradigm for a New World Order?

Free, Booking Required

Anthony Pagden, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and History at UCLA, delivers the Pierre du Bois Chair public lecture. Drawing on comparative history and political theory, he examines empires, the emergence of the nation‑state, and theories of federalism to assess whether the European Union can serve as a model for a future global order of federated states. The talk investigates institutional designs, legitimacy challenges and the lessons federal structures may offer for global governance.

In English.

Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2

Photo Credit: DR

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Photo Credit: DR

17 – 28 November

Gregorian Chant for Advent and Christmas – Vocal Workshops

Lectures & Workshops

Multiple locations

Vox Gregoriana offers an immersive introduction to Gregorian chant, the musical root of Western sacred music. Through listening and practice participants explore vocal technique, breath control, textual listening and liturgical meaning. The session includes an introductory musical presentation and a documentary screening; follow-up workshops use Advent and Christmas repertoire as a practical thread for study and ensemble singing. No prior experience is required beyond singing in tune.

In French.

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Tuesday 15 December, 18:30

Ali, Catherine and Ferdinand: L’Escalade through Hodler’s Eyes

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Tavel

Jean-Quentin Haefliger, co-director of the Musée International de la Réforme, brings curatorial expertise in Swiss art history and museum scholarship.

He examines Ferdinand Hodler’s portrayal of L’Escalade through works featuring figures such as Ali, Catherine and Ferdinand, exploring artistic techniques, narrative framing and civic memory. The lecture investigates how Hodler’s compositions engage national identity, ritual representation and the politics of historical storytelling.

In French.

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Monday 2 November, 18:15

Julie Moulin — Stories of Singapore

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque Cologny

Julie Moulin, author of Jupe et Pantalon and Domovoï and finalist for the Goncourt de la Nouvelle with L’insulation, explores intimate tensions and family ties. She moved to Singapore in 2020; the exchange is mediated by Typhaine Marc.

The session examines L’insulation’s portrayal of Singapore’s urban textures, colonial echoes and shifting identities, exploring narrative voice, the short story form and themes of belonging and displacement. Discussion reveals how place and memory shape contemporary fiction.

In French.

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Tuesday 27 October

Teaching and Drawing in Horology

Lectures & Workshops

GamMAH

Rossella Baldi, an independent historian, and Estelle Fallet, chief curator for watchmaking, enamelling, jewellery and miniatures, present archival sketches and technical memoranda that illuminate Geneva’s watchmaking excellence. The presentations examine how design, technical knowledge and artistic creation intersected during the Enlightenment, placing mechanical artefacts in dialogue with draughtsmanship and craft memory. Themes include heritage, innovation and the transmission of skills across generations.

In French.

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Sunday 1 November, 16:00

Gathering the Fallen Leaves

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre le Galpon

Gabriel Alvarez presents a book launch reflecting on four decades of theatrical resistance and practice. Ramasser les feuilles mortes gathers scattered notes that trace a lifelong passion for theatre, the foundation and rebuilding of an independent company, and Alvarez’s artistic journey and reflections within the Studio d’Action Théâtrale. The text examines commitment, collective creation and resilience in the face of institutional challenges.

In French.

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Saturday 31 October, 17:00

Theatre of Words

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre le Galpon

Jane Friedrich reads Valère Novarina, offering a personal and imaginative perspective on theatre shaped by more than fifty years on stage in Switzerland, Paris and France. Combining memory, voice and embodiment, Friedrich examines the poetic and dramatic textures of Novarina’s writing and explores theatre as an adventurous practice. The reading highlights interpretive choices and the relationship between text and performance, inviting reflection on language, presence and theatrical imagination.

In French.

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From Empire to Federation: Can the European Union Become the Paradigm for a New World Order?