Join us for the 3rd edition autumn/winter 2026-2027!
About
reProjecting Science aims to share unique scientific films and delve deeper into their subjects through vivid discussions with filmmakers, experts and the audience. Each edition of reProjecting Science consists of a series of events on a specific theme. The two previous editions, on Glacier Preservation and Biodiversity: Coexistence and Conservation, welcomed over 600 attendees in total. Following the success of the first two editions, we are continuing with a 3rd edition this coming autumn and winter on the theme of Citizen Engagement in the Face of Environmental Crises.
Upcoming events
The 3rd edition of reProjecting Science will explore various approaches of citizen engagement in the face of environmental crises, highlighting the power of community actions.
Citoyen Nobel
October 28, 2026 (audio FR / sub EN)
The Cost of Growth
November 18, 2026 (audio EN / sub FR)
Priceless Forests / Inestimables forêts
January 27, 2027
Trop Chaud
February 24, 2027 (audio FR / sub EN)
Past events
The 2nd edition of reProjecting Science was devoted to the ongoing crisis of biodiversity loss we are facing, specifically looking at solutions for conservation and coexistence, at local and global scales.
Click here to see the flyer of the 2nd edition (Autumn 2025)
Blue Heart
December 2, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR)
Moderation: Prof. Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva (fluvial geomorphologist, professor at University of Bern)
Panelists for the discussion:
– Ulrich Eichelmann (protagonist in the film, CEO of Riverwatch)
– Dr. Nico Bätz (river ecologist, EAWAG)
– Dr. Sascha Nick (CEO & founder CO2-Monitor, scientist at EPFL)
– Isabelle Fern, asset manager at Groupe-E
All Too Clear
November 4, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR)
Moderation: Prof. Marie-Elodie Perga (limnologist, professor at UNIL)
Panelists for the discussion:
– Dr. Linda Haltiner (surface water specialist at the Canton of Lucerne)
– Carole Fonty (CEO & founder ALIEN Limited)
– Alexis Pochelon (Project manager at Association pour la Sauvegarde du Léman)
– Alexandra Hauret (Engineer at the Service de l’eau, Ville de Lausanne)
Le Dernier Survivant
October 1, 2025 (audio FR / sub EN)
Moderation: Dr. Yohann Thenaisie (comedian and neuroscientist, international winner of MT180 2021)
Panelists for the discussion:
– Martin Ureta (film co-director)
– Cedrik Strahm (film co-director)
– Inès Moreno (researcher at KORA foundation)
– Jérémie Moulin (director of OPPAL)
Inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the 1st edition of reProjecting Science explored 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)
Picture A Scientist
May 13, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR), 18h
Moderation: Prof. Paolo Benettin (hydrologist, professor at UNIL)
Panelists for the discussion:
– Prof. Frédéric Herman (rector and professor at UNIL)
– Dr. Christelle Rigual (political scientist, Work and Study Climate Protection Delegate at UNIL)
– Prof. Pierre Lanari (GEODES vice president, professor at UNIL)
Si les glaciers ne revenaient pas
March 25, 2025 (audio FR / sub EN)
Moderation: Laure-Anne Pessina (journalist and communication manager, UNIL)
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)
The Color of Ice
April 16, 2025 (audio EN / sub FR), 18h
Moderation: Prof. Gretchen Walters (anthropologist, professor at UNIL)
Panelists for the discussion:
– Christopher Shields (protagonist in the film, engineer at GEUS)
– Rachel Barbara Häubi (climate journalist, Swissinfo & Géopolitis RTS)
– Prof. Horst Machguth (glaciologist, professor at UNIFR)
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 are bilingual English/French.
Questions or suggestions?
Feel free to contact us!
reprojectingscience@unil.ch
Front row, from left to right: Marjolein Gevers, Leona Repnik, Bouke Bentvelsen, Marta De Toro Sanchez
Photos
©Brandon Finley
Si les glaciers ne revenaient pas
25/03/25
The Color of Ice
16/04/25
Picture A Scientist
13/05/25
Le Dernier Survivant
01/10/25
All Too Clear
04/11/25
Blue Heart
02/12/25
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