reProjecting Science

Join us for the 1st edition this spring 2025!

About

reProjecting Science aims to share unique documentaries and delve deeper into their subjects through vivid discussions with filmmakers, experts and the audience.

Inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the 1st edition of reProjecting Science will explore the science around glacier preservation and the hidden challenges related to cultural heritage, indigenous communities and gender inequalities.

Click here to see the flyer of the 1st edition (Spring 2025)

Upcoming events

Si les glaciers ne revenaient pas

March 25, 2025 (audio FR / sub EN)

Panelists for the discussion:
Yves Magat (film director and journalist)
Gaëtan Morard (film co-author and director of the Musée valaisan des Bisses)
Dr. Saskia Gindraux (glaciologist, scientific collaborator at CREALP)

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The Color of Ice

April 16, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR)

Panelists for the discussion:
Christopher Shields (protagonist in the film and engineer at GEUS)
Rachel Barbara Häubi (climate journalist, SwissInfo & Géopolitis RTS)
Dr. Horst Machguth (glaciologist, professor at UNIFR)

Picture A Scientist

May 13, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR)

Panelists for the discussion:
Dr. Frédéric Herman (rector and professor at UNIL)
Dr. Christelle Rigual (political scientist, Work and Study Climate Protection Delegate at UNIL)
Dr. Pierre Lanari (GEODES vice president, professor at UNIL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the screenings take place?

The Nucléo projection room (VOR-0268), on the ground floor of the Vortex building in Chavannes-près-Renens. See here on Google Maps.

How much does it cost?

The film screenings and the apéro are free of charge and open to everyone!

Will I get a chance to ask questions at the panel discussion?

Yes, absolutely! There will be a dedicated time for the audience to ask questions during the panel discussion.

What language is the event?

The events will be bilingual English/French.

Questions or suggestions?
Feel free to contact us!

reprojectingscience@unil.ch

Marjolein Gevers

Leona Repnik

Noah Barchi

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