From the Alps to the Rockies

Today, we step onto the theatre stage with Swiss puppeteer Jacqueline Surer. Jacqueline is a master in bringing objects to life and has been writing and producing puppeteering productions for over 20 years. 

 After having spent some years of her childhood in Canada, she returns to Nova Scotia and Ontario to further develop her skills and to exchange with fellow pupeteers in Windsor and Toronto. Join us for a glimpse into this unique and magical world!

SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM

 On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the second episode of the special series, we met with Dr. Elena Baranova, Electrochemical engineer and Professor at the University of Ottawa. Discussing her time studying and working in Switzerland and Canada, Dr. Baranova shares what led her to choose the field of electrochemical engineering, great initiatives she encountered as well as what in her view, is needed to further break down barriers for women in STEM.

SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM

On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the first episode of the special series, we are joined by Dr. Maria Oreshenko, astrophysicist at the ETH Zurich. From mentorship programs to shifts in societal attitudes, we discuss positive strategies and the essential societal changes needed to achieve greater representation for women in STEM.

Join us on an adventurous journey with international correspondent and crime writer Bernadette Calonego. On duty as a correspondent, Bernadette has visited places that very few Canadians have seen, including a diamond mine or a trip to the Arctic on an icebreaker. Today, she devotes most of her time to writing thrilling murder mysteries that will send a chill down your spine!   

BOOK DRAW
Bernadette is giving away a copy of her new novel "Missing in the Dark". In order to enter the draw, send us an email to [email protected] by March 17. Only the winner will be contacted.

Find out more about the author here: www.BernadetteCalonego.com

Let’s take a look into the future! The one where robo-advisors negotiate your mortgage or insurance, to get you the best possible financial product and save you a trip to the bank.

Join Professor Thomas Puschmann, the founder of one of the world's first fintech innovation research labs at the University of Zurich, and the Adjunct Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC, for a conversation about financial industry trends.

In this podcast, he will give you the scoop on sustainable finance, key technological innovations impacting financial institutions, and provide you with a personal recommendation on simple ways to reduce your daily carbon footprint.

Join Teresa Hunkeler and Sonja Müller, co-founders of TourBird, a company which, through their website, offers self-guided digital audio tours online or offline, accessible on cell phones, without having to download an app.

In this 15 minutes podcast, they'll let you in on the secrets behind their innovative, multilingual tours. They'll also give you the scoop on upcoming tours, and show you that even in winter, getting out and about can be a source of discovery, while remaining invigorating and good for your health!

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TourBird, une aventure citadine à pied!

Retrouvez Teresa Hunkeler et Sonja Müller, cofondatrices de TourBird, une entreprise qui, par le biais de leur site internet, propose des visites numériques autoguidées sonores en ligne ou hors ligne, accessibles sur téléphone portable, sans avoir à télécharger d’application.

Dans ce podcast de 15 minutes en anglais, elles vous livreront les secrets de leur entreprise qui propose des tours novateurs et multilingues. Elles vous offriront également, en primeur, les détails des promenades à venir et vous feront découvrir que même en hiver les sorties peuvent s’avérer source de découvertes, tout en restant revigorantes et bonne pour la santé!

#FromtheAlpstotheRockies

"The new generation of dancers wants something else. They don't want these power games anymore," says Janyce Michellod, Swiss dancer and choreographer. Janyce is a pioneer in the area of ethics in improvisational dance. She has introduced a collective approach, where everyone contributes equally to the creative process instead of following a leader.  We have interviewed Janyce Michellod during her research and teaching visit in Vancouver in September 2023.

Curious to see what her dance style looks like? Visit Janyce Michellod on Instagram. 

A guide for stunning hiking trails along local micro breweries - that concept developed by Swiss publisher Helvetiq has become an international bestseller. 
And since Canadians and Swiss alike appreciate a good hike as well as good beer, Helvetiq expanded to the North American market last year. So far, 3 books have been published for Canada with beer hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Rockies and Québéc. 
Richard Harvell, head of North American publishing at Helvetiq, joins us to talk about the origins of the book idea and shares some highlights for beer hiking in Canada. 

Meet Caroline Bishop, a British-Canadian journalist and author living in the canton of Vaud. In this 20-minute recording, she talks about her book “The Other Daughter”, which tells the story of two women working in Switzerland 40 years apart. Sylvia travels to Switzerland in 1976 to cover the feminist revolution that takes place after women gain the right to vote. Jess arrives in Lausanne in 2016 with a mission of her own.

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Retrouvez Caroline Bishop, journaliste et auteure canado-britannique résidant dans le canton de Vaud. Dans cet enregistrement de 20 minutes en anglais, elle vous parle de son livre The Other Daughter, qui raconte l’histoire de deux femmes travaillant en Suisse à 40 ans d'intervalle. Sylvia se rend en Suisse en 1976 pour couvrir la révolution féministe qui se déroule après que les femmes aient obtenu le droit de vote. Jess arrive à Lausanne en 2016 avec une mission bien à elle.

Meet Miriam Jordi, a passionate sheet metal worker from Alberta and advocate for Women in Trades. ‍ She created the 'Alberta Women in Trades' Facebook Group, a network that offers opportunities for support, mentorship and exchange among craftswomen in the province. Miriam Jordi also serves as a board member on the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades. Today, she tells us about her efforts and successes to make construction sites a more inclusive place and how her Swiss heritage played into her choosing a career in trade.
 
Are you a tradeswoman in Alberta? Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AlbertaWIT/