‘I Am Not a Walking Uterus’ - Congratulations to Vanessa Brandalesi for her PhD
Congratulations to Vanessa Brandalesi who obtained her doctorate in social sciences at the University of Lausanne.
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10 PhD students submit their thesis proposal for critique
On Thursday 9 February 2023, the LIVES Centre held the 12th edition of its Doctoriales: a research day entirely dedicated to the thesis work of doctoral students. They presented the current state of their research and submitted it to the criticism of experts.
12 years of research at the LIVES Research Centre on life course and vulnerability in Switzerland
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24 doctoral students present promising thesis projects
On Thursday 15 February 2024, at the University of Geneva during the LIVES Doctoriales, the Centre's 24 doctoral students had the opportunity to present the progress of their thesis project to their peers and interdisciplinary experts.
Acting for equality in the field of migration: what recommendations for public policies?
On Thursday 28 April 2022, thirty associations as well as migrant women and LGBTIQ+ people met with researchers from UNIGE, HETS and UNIL to discuss 7 themes around migration and equality in Geneva.
Celebrate with us LIVES first 12 years!
To celebrate the hard work of the 450 researchers and administrative staff who have collaborated with LIVES during its first 12 years, numerous research activities and dissemination of results to scientists, authorities, professionals and the general public have been
Concours photo - Parcours de vie des étudiantes à l'UNIGE : 150 ans plus tard
En 1872, l’Université de Genève devient officiellement accessible aux femmes à la suite d’une pétition signée par trente « Genevoises, mères de famille » s’adressant au Grand Conseil.
Doctorate - Social classes and Great recession
On Friday 21 April 2023, Jad Moawad publicly defended his thesis at the University of Lausanne and received the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences. The thesis entitled "Social Classes and the Great Recession.
ELFE - The challenges of a French national longitudinal study
In the framework of its Doctoriales, Centre LIVES organised a public lecture by Prof.
Exciting Exchanges During the International Conference of the LIVES Centre
Around 150 researchers had the opportunity to exchange ideas and establish connections on November 9th and 10th, 2023, during the annual international conference of the LIVES Center held at the University of Lausanne.
Exhibition - LIVES. Art Brut and Life courses
The LIVES Centre is collaborating with the Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne to organise an exhibition bringing together 7 authors of art brut. From 10 June to 27 November 2022, the works of these Swiss artists or artists who have lived in Switzerland will be exhibited in Lausanne.
LIVES 2022 international conference - A look back at 12 years of successful research
On 17 and 18 November 2022, the LIVES Centre organised an international conference in Geneva, bringing together some 160 researchers.
LIVES Day... and Night! Celebrating 12 years of LIVES in a festive and musical atmosphere
On Wednesday 22 June 2022, LIVES invited its members, alumni, partners and friends to celebrate its first 12 years of research. More than 100 people took part in this important event in the beautiful setting of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Senior citizens' time - childcare, volunteering and time for oneself
On 8 June 2023, the Assises des Familles was held, an annual day of conferences and debates on family issues in Geneva.
UNIL awards an Honorary Doctorate to Prof. Richard A. Settersten
On Friday 3 June 2022, on the occasion of the Dies Academicus of the University of Lausanne, the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Nicky Le Feuvre, awarded the title of Doctor honoris causa to prof. Richard A. Settersten (Oregon State University - USA).