Welcome to the podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies". The broadcasts will feature speakers from Switzerland and Canada, who will discuss various aspects of collaboration from the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies. Episodes will focus on immigration stories, innovation, diplomacy and scientific collaboration. The podcast is presented by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
"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…