A parking space for the Nobel laureate
A specially reserved parking space for Jacques Dubochet’s bike was unveiled on Monday 29 January in front of the Biophore building.
Continue reading →The universities of Lancaster and Lausanne strengthen their partnership
A privileged partner of UNIL, the University of Lancaster has a sprawling green campus, brought to life day and night by the students who live there. We went to the North of England to meet with Andrew Atherton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of this institution.
Continue reading →Exploring society’s inner workings
Fabrizio Butera was awarded the prestigious Kurt Lewin Medal from the European Association of Social Psychology in 2017. We meet with a man who scrutinises our society by examining its inequalities.
Continue reading →Climate: Keep calm and take action
After Paris and Marrakesh, the international conference on climate (COP 23), made a stop in Germany. What was to be expected? And what do we still need to consider when faced with climate change? Suren Erkman responds.
Continue reading →‘The players are ambitious’
For the first time in twenty-eight years, the LUC volleyball programme has welcomed a women’s team into its ranks. Coached by Pierre Pfefferlé, this group can count on the support of Rector Nouria Hernandez, a rather symbolic patron.
Continue reading →The molecular scissors that have revolutionised genetics
With a new tool christened CRISPR-Cas9, modifying a genome is within reach for any molecular biology laboratory. This technology, first used five years ago, is generating high hopes for the treatment of genetic diseases. But it has already raised many concerns.
Continue reading →Molecular scissors: A discovery with ethical implications
The success of the CRISPR-Cas9 molecular scissors, which notably allow scientists to modify the DNA of human embryos that are ill as well as insects seen as pests, poses some delicate ethical questions. Alain Kaufmann explains.
Continue reading →A Colosseum for students
After having acted as the village for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, Vortex will provide housing for nearly 1,000 students and academic visitors.
Continue reading →‘Nature is my only master’
His specialism? Cryomicroscopy. His latest news? Being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on 4 October 2017. His university? UNIL. His future? Discussing, participating and philosophising.
Continue reading →Bringing history to life – in order to understand it better
Festivals offering historical reconstructions are finding favour with both the public and academics.
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