From 5 to 7 November 2025, the University of Lausanne will host the international conference Slavery, Resistance, and Democracy: Exploring Swiss-Brazilian Connections in the 19th Century Atlantic World. Organized by Bernhard C. Schär and Izabel Barros, this event will gather historians from Brazil, Europe, and the United States to explore the links between slavery and democracy in the 19th century and their enduring legacies. The conference will be conducted mainly in English.
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Route de la Sorge 19, 1015 Lausanne
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Amphimax building:
Located on the Dorigny campus, the Amphimax building hosts various university activities.
More info: Amphimax UNIL
Public Transport:
The campus is accessible via Lausanne Metro Line M1, Sorge (UNIL) stop.
Details on public transport and schedules:
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