From the Alps to the Rockies

In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Henchoz, the founding Director of the EPFL+ECAL Lab, the design research centre at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. 

Nicolas wears many hats - engineer, art director, curator, researcher, and author - and he is passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into meaningful human experiences. He talks about how disruptive innovation and hands-on experimentation can reveal what really drives adoption and helps ideas stick. 

This conversation was hosted by Thomas Schneider, Consul General of Switzerland in Vancouver.

Meet Jessica Droujko, the scientist-entrepreneur who is "reading" rivers in Switzerland, Canada and beyond. From glaciers to hydroelectric dams to agricultural fields, her startup, Riverkin, helps communities and industries collect real-time data on the health of freshwater ecosystems and manage water resources more sustainably. 

 In this episode, Jessica shares her passion for protecting rivers, the journey of a Canadian startup founder in Switzerland, and how her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut connects to her current work!

Take a moment to escape with Holly Cassidy, the pen name of best-selling author Hannah Mary McKinnon.

Raised in Switzerland and now based in Ontario, McKinnon is known for her heartwarming, romantic comedies, including her latest festive release, The Christmas Countdown.

In this episode, she shares insights into her unique writing journey, the drive behind her stories, and what it’s like to craft the perfect holiday romance. Tune in for a dose of inspiration!

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.