Organised by APECS Switzerland with Swiss Polar Institute's support, this unique event includes a guided glacier walk, presentations on glaciology and climate science, a visit to the Tissot Peak Walk (suspension bridge), and more. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore one of Switzerland's iconic Alpine sites while connecting with fellow early-career polar […]
On 10 June, SPI welcomes Yvon Csonka, anthropologist and former professor at the University of Greenland. "Nowhere a ‘no man’s land’": in what political, historical, cultural and ethical contexts do southern researchers insert themselves, whatever their discipline and topic, when in the field? The presentation, followed by a discussion, will […]
reProjecting Science aims to share unique documentaries and delve deeper into their subjects through vivid discussions with filmmakers, experts and the audience. Inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the 1st edition of reProjecting Science will explore the science around glacier preservation […]
The exhibition presents a series of abstract colourful images created by the students from the Fachklasse Grafik Luzern in collaboration with the University of Zurich. These images provide an overview of the effects of climate change that can be observed or experienced all around us. Exhibited on the windows of […]
reProjecting Science aims to share unique documentaries and delve deeper into their subjects through vivid discussions with filmmakers, experts and the audience. Inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the 1st edition of reProjecting Science will explore the science around glacier preservation […]
reProjecting Science aims to share unique documentaries and delve deeper into their subjects through vivid discussions with filmmakers, experts and the audience. Inspired by the United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the 1st edition of reProjecting Science will explore the science around glacier preservation […]
During this 1-hour online information event the Swiss Polar Institute will present details of the second call for proposals for the SPI Flagship Initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the programme and the application procedure. SPI Flagship Initiatives are multi-annual programmes combining science and technology […]
During this 1-hour online information event the Swiss Polar Institute will present details of the second call for proposals for the SPI Flagship Initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the programme and the application procedure. SPI Flagship Initiatives are multi-annual programmes combining science and technology […]
L’Ambassadrice de France en Suisse, Mme Marion Paradas, en coopération avec le Département fédéral des affaires étrangères et le Swiss Polar Institute, a le plaisir de vous inviter à une conférence-débat portant sur le thème Impact du dérèglement climatique en zone alpine Le jeudi 19 septembre 2024, à partir de […]
The Swiss Polar Day 2024 took place in Fribourg. This event is the annual gathering of the Swiss polar science community and includes national and international keynotes, networking opportunities and updates on recent developments in polar research. Presentations Welcome – Katharina Fromm, Rector of University of Fribourg, Hubertus Fischer and […]
The Swiss Polar Institute organises an online info event on its two calls to be published in early August: the SPI Exploratory Grants and the SPI Technogrants. This event will provide information on the calls' respective goals and processes, and will include a Q&A session. We invite you to register here […]
The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco will hold a series of events in Boulder, Colorado on 3 and 4 June 2024, with the support of the Swiss Polar Institute (SPI), the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), and the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of […]