Academic mobility is often a prerequisite for professional development and career advancement for early- career scholars. The immobility created by the global pandemic disrupted and challenged this mobility, while simultaneously inciting a reappreciation of the interactions it used to fuel. What are the consequences of immobility from a personal perspective
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On March 7, the Swiss electorate will vote on the so-called ‘burqa ban’. This popular initiative as well as the counterproposal stand for what we call gendernativism; the idea that the ‘native’ Swiss are genuinely gender-equal and that only Swiss women can voluntarily wear the veil. The consequence is not ...
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In COVID times, one of the challenges of the “new normal” has been to communicate the importance of a set of very unusual and stringent rules that populations must follow to contribute to the preservation of their health and public safety. How did the Swiss government and political elites use
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In 2050, everything is ready for the world of cities. Nation-states are defunct, borders abolished, passports destroyed, and people are nervous: will the world of cities hold its promises? Will the way we move and dwell finally mean the same for everyone? While the world is holding its breath, a
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Throughout 2020, conferences were first canceled, then moved online. This is devastating for young researchers who want to engage in meaningful academic debate and build their networks. However, online seminars and lectures also have the potential to break down barriers related to unequal mobility rights and funding sources. Institutions should,
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