Philippe Ungar hosts Jacques Berchtold at the Centre culturel du Manoir for a conversation about their relationship with books and libraries. Alongside his distinguished academic career, Jacques Berchtold served as director of the Martin Bodmer Foundation from 2014 to 2026. This event offers an opportunity to look back on his career, as well as the role that books and libraries have played in his life and work.
In French.
Dive into the history of the Black Death with Patrick Boucheron, who offers a fascinating account of the pandemic while challenging many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Drawing on archaeology, genetics, and environmental science, he explores the devastating pandemic that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1352, offering a fresh perspective on one of the greatest demographic catastrophes in human history.
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.
H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and immediate past chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, reflects on the organisation’s role in peacebuilding and regional integration. He examines democratic transitions, collective security mechanisms and economic cooperation as catalysts for lasting stability in West Africa. The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Geneva Graduate Institute faculty and students and a question-and-answer session that explores policy implications and pathways for regional cooperation.
In English.
Multidisciplinary artist Carolyn Carlson, a leading figure in contemporary dance, visits the music and movement department for a week of practical workshops and encounters. Participants will investigate movement research, improvisation, and the interplay between sound and gesture through guided sessions and reflective study. The programme includes an evening conversation focused on her oeuvre and a public presentation stemming from the workshop. The series emphasises creative enquiry, somatic awareness and collaborative practice.
In French.
Fariba Adelkhah, research director and anthropologist at Sciences Po, Paris, is a specialist in contemporary Iranian society and political culture.
She examines historical philosophical, theological and legal debates around power, law, state violence and freedom of opinion, tracing religious and secular currents that contributed to the 1978–79 revolutions and the establishment of the Islamic Republic, and interrogates how these legacies inform contemporary demands for scholars’ and teachers’ freedom.
In French.
Sandrine Huber, yoga teacher, leads sessions combining gentle movement and breathwork. Introduced by a cultural mediator, Huber brings practical experience in restorative practices and mindful sequencing suitable for varied participants.
This session explores accessible yoga techniques to slow down, release tension, and foster present-moment awareness. It examines breathing, gentle asanas, and mindful transitions, encouraging self-care and sensory attunement. Participants will learn practices to integrate calm and embodiment into daily life.
In French.
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