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Open House on the 30-year Anniversary: "European Global Challenges"
The Institute for European Global Studies turns 30 this year and opened its doors! Under the motto "European Global Challenges" it offered a variety of discussions, lectures and guided tours. The open house took place on November 11.
Please find a detailed report about the Open House here!
A short summary can be read below:
Since its foundation in November 1993, the Institute for European Global Studies has successfully responded to the challenges of our dynamic and increasingly globalized world through its research and teaching efforts. Operating with an interdisciplinary and international approach, the Institute focuses on exploring Europe's global interconnections and addressing crucial questions for the future. As part of its 30th-anniversary celebration, the Institute provided insights into its current research and teaching activities, as well as gave an overview into its rich history and historic buildings. The program offered a variety of discussions, lectures, and guided tours.
At the opening event, Corey Ross, the Director of the Institute for European Global Studies, announced the winners of the "Picturing European Global Challenges and Chances" photo competition. Following this, an academic debate on the theme of "Addressing European Global Challenges" took place, featuring prominent researchers in the field. Contributors to this debate included Ralph Weber, Lerato Posholi, Corey Ross, Barbara von Rütte, and Rolf Weder.
Former Institute Director Madeleine Herren-Oesch and Susanna Burghartz, Emerita of the Chair of History, lead a guided tour through the "Sandgrube" buildings. Additionally, former Institute Director Georg Kreis delivered a presentation titled "Is the EIB a Plant? A Look at Nearly Three Generations," offering valuable insights into the Institute's history. Christa Tobler gave a special introductory lecture on the legal relations between Switzerland and the EU, with a focus on the EU's external relations.
The closing event consisted of a roundtable discussion involving alumni, who shared their perspectives on the "Challenges and Opportunities of the Globalized World of Work." High-level speakers from organizations such as the OECD, CRK, EDA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs), and National Councillor Sarah Wyss participated. Following the event, interested attendees were invited to join an apéro.