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.
Emiko Okamoto, Japanese tea ambassador for Switzerland, brings practical expertise in traditional tea practices and ceremonial preparation of sencha and matcha.
This session examines 18th-century European observations in Diderot’s Encyclopédie and their focus on Japanese tea, then explores cultural context through a sencha and matcha workshop. It investigates cross-cultural perspectives, historical descriptions, and the sensory techniques that define Japanese tea traditions.
Céline Vita-Regenass, a graduate in Egyptology, presents an introduction to ancient Egyptian writing and culture, drawing on her academic training to explain the function and context of hieroglyphic texts.
The session examines techniques for deciphering hieroglyphs and teaches how to read and interpret these millennia-old signs, revealing how they narrate historical events, religious beliefs and everyday life in ancient Egypt.
In French.
Dr Bruno Bernardi, a Rousseau specialist and author on the conceptual history of political modernity, and Nicolas Régis, magistrate and référendaire counsellor at the French Court of Cassation, bring philosophical and legal expertise.
This lecture examines tensions between law, democracy and popular sovereignty through readings of Agamben, probing how notions of the rule of law can both protect and constrain popular sovereignty. Speakers investigate liberal and illiberal conceptions, the erosion of democratic principles, and the role of legal institutions in defending democratic legitimacy.
In French.
An immersive exploration of how philanthropy, media, research and Geneva’s international institutions interact to reinforce democratic life. The session examines the roles foundations play in public interest, the influence of media on democratic debate, and how research and international cooperation support multilateral dialogue. It highlights key themes—accountability, information ecosystems, evidence-based policy and transnational collaboration—and offers analytical perspectives on why these interconnected actors matter for resilient democracies.
In French.
These guided walks examine the theatrical and performance heritage of Geneva’s central district, tracing how venues, spaces and public life have shaped local cultural practices. Through close observation and commentary, participants explore architectural traces, historical narratives and the social roles of performance sites. The walks reveal connections between urban form and performing arts, offering interpretive tools to understand cultural landscapes and their evolution.
In French.
The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy is pleased to invite you to Democracy Week 2026, a series of public events organised in collaboration with the Geneva Chancellery of State. Bringing together academics, policymakers, journalists, civil society actors and the wider public, this initiative creates a space for dialogue on the opportunities and challenges facing democracy today.
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