Issue N°4 - December 2025
EVENTS
Innovating for Better Healthcare: A Century of Pharmaceutical Science at UNIGE
A century of pharmaceutical sciences at UNIGE: from preparing medicines to shaping modern healthcare, the profession evolves to meet today’s clinical and societal challenges.
RESEARCH
Centre for Life in the Universe: Uniting Sciences to Explore the Unknown
From exoplanets to ancient Earth, the CVU brings together astronomy, geology, biology, and climate science to explore two timeless questions: where do we come from — and are we alone?
FACULTY PROJECTS
A Guide to Get Started: Our First Welcome Brochure
More than a welcome: the Faculty’s first brochure for newly appointed professors offers practical guidance, shared values, and a collective vision of academic leadership.
PROFILES
Behind the Scenes of Apprenticeship Training with Vanessa Lapierre
As Head of the Apprentice Training Unit, Vanessa Lapierre shares her vision of scientific training, her commitment to supporting young people, and what gives true meaning to her work within the Faculty of Science.
ACADEMIC LIFE
Strengthening Our Work Environment: Resources and Reflections from Recent PAT Meetings
Based on recent exchanges with administrative and technical staff, this article presents the existing resources and support mechanisms designed to assist career development and working conditions within the Faculty.
EVENTS
2025 Graduation Ceremony: Congratulations to our Graduates!
With 648 graduates across eight disciplines, this year’s ceremony honoured academic achievement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the strength of our scientific community.
ACADEMIC LIFE
APDU: Building Community and Visibility for Postdocs
From scientific exchange to career support, the APDU empowers postdocs to connect, grow, and shape a more inclusive research community.
TRAININGS
Understanding and Addressing Bias in Academic Recruitment
What role does unconscious bias play in academic recruitment? Professor Marianne Schmid Mast explores how institutions can build fairer, more inclusive hiring practices.
AWARDS
Teaching Awards 2025: When Teaching Makes a Difference
Chosen by students for their impact and inspiration, four professors were honoured with this year’s Teaching Awards — celebrating the many ways science comes alive in the classroom.
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