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A pioneer of political liberalism, a precursor of intimate writing and the psychological novel, a theorist of religious sentiment and a thinker of modernity, Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) is today considered a major figure in the intellectual history of the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Born in Lausanne in 1767 into a family of […]

“What a bummer our lack of poetry (…)!” This is how Virgile Elias Gehrig , the poet from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, describes his dual relationship with Switzerland, without omitting the qualities of the rösti… It’s true that the romantic and bohemian spirit don’t easily go hand in hand with the great Swiss virtues, […]

Even if the snow is still present in the mountains, the first signs of spring are already clearly visible: the days are getting longer, the temperatures are getting milder and the birds are singing again. In short, flora and fauna are awakening! And with them, the desire to reconnect with nature is also growing. We’re […]

When darkness envelops us early in the evening, in rain, fog or strong breezes, we look forward to getting home quickly. What a pleasure it is to feel warm, sheltered and cozy again! But then it occurs to us that perhaps our interior leaves something to be desired, and we say to ourselves that it […]

Qwest.tv is the benchmark for streaming jazz, soul, blues and more, brought to you by Quincy Jones… and it’s brought to you by BCU Lausanne, with remote access from your sofa, your bed, your office (we won’t tell your boss) or your bathroom (why not, eh?!). To find out if this resource is right for […]

Kalaallit Nunaat, a melodious sound that invites you to travel, even if you don’t know what it is at first sight… An island at the end of the world, in Danish Grønland, in French Groenland Since its discovery by the Vikings in the 10th century, Greenland has never ceased to fascinate. With a surface area […]