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“Polar Night” – Polar research opportunities, followed by film screening at the University of Zurich
The Swiss Polar Institute continues its Polar Film Series in celebration of its 10th anniversary with a new event at the University of Zurich dedicated to polar research and Greenlandic culture.
Join us for Polar Night on 16 June at the University of Zurich (Room Y24-G55 Mikroskopierhörsaal, Campus Irchel, Winterthurerstrasse 190).
The event will begin with presentations on funding and research opportunities offered by SPI, alongside testimonials from researchers at the University of Zurich. An aperitif and networking session will follow before the screening of the film “Sumé – The Sound of the Revolution”. The event is open to everyone, and participants are welcome to attend either the research session, the film screening, or both.
“SUMÉ – The sound of the revolution”
Inuk Silis Høegh | Denmark | 2014 | 73’
OV (KL, DA) with EN subs
From 1973 to 1976 the Greenlandic rock band Sumé released three albums and changed the history of Greenland. The group’s political songs were the first to be recorded in the Greenlandic language – a language that prior to Sumé didn’t have words for “revolution” or “oppression”. After 250 years of Danish colonization Sumé set in motion a revival of Greenlandic culture and identity, and paved the way for a Greenlandic home rule government.
Programme:
17:00 Polar research for you
17:15 Welcome & introduction to SPI research opportunities
Lisa Müller, UZH
Andreas Vieli, UZH
Danièle Rod, SPI
17:30 Polar research and experiences at UZH
18:00 Aperitif & networking
18:30 Film screening
Free entry. Due to logistical reasons, registration is recommended. However, participants are still welcome to attend even without prior registration.
Download:
- Programme, web version (163 Kb, pdf) →