SOC, Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zürich, Raum F-106

Lecture~6 events/month

Upcoming Events (9)

Free

Homo Faber in Rome: Building Trades — Economic and Social Aspects

Tue, 14 Apr 2026at18:15

A scholarly lecture at SOC in Zürich exploring Homo Faber in Rome and the building trades, examining their economic and social significance in ancient society and urban life.

Free

Feminist Pathways to Environmental Justice

Thu, 16 Apr 2026at18:45

A panel discussion at RAA in Zürich featuring Reema Nanavaty explores feminist pathways to environmental justice. The session weaves policy insights with grassroots perspectives and actionable strategies for inclusive sustainability. Join researchers, activists, and students for a thoughtful conversation that addresses climate justice and community impact.

Free

Ammen in der Antike: Einblicke aus den Papyri

Tue, 21 Apr 2026at18:15

Explore daily life in antiquity through papyrus inscriptions and manuscripts. This lecture draws on recent findings to reveal social roles, daily routines, and material culture from the ancient world, bringing the past to life for adults and students at SOC, Zurich.

Free

Panel: Feminist Paths to Environmental Justice with Katarina Kruhonja

Thu, 23 Apr 2026at18:45

An open panel discussion at RAA in Zürich exploring how feminist perspectives intersect with environmental justice, featuring Katarina Kruhonja. This academic talk blends scholarship and policy dialogue in Raum G15, inviting critical conversation on gender, sustainability, and activism.

Free

Freiheit im anonymen Handwerk der Antike

Tue, 28 Apr 2026at18:15

An interdisciplinary lecture examining how 'freedom' is defined in anonymous ancient crafts, blending philosophy and history to analyze agency, labor, and repetition. It considers what autonomy meant for artisans in antiquity and how anonymity shaped social meaning in craft traditions.

Free

Wenn Frauen die Fäden in der Hand halten: Textilproduktion in der südlichen Levante

Tue, 5 May 2026at18:15

A university lecture at SOC in Zurich tracing how women shaped textile production in the southern Levant, from loom work to trade routes. The talk places material labor within gender and economic history and invites reflection on resilience and innovation in historic craft.

Free

Open Panel Discussion: Feminist Pathways to Environmental Justice with Marthe Wandou

Thu, 7 May 2026at18:45

Join a panel discussion on feminist pathways to environmental justice with Marthe Wandou at RAA, Zürich. This engaging, interdisciplinary talk investigates how gender perspectives influence sustainability policy and community action.

Free

Arbeit und Beruf: Soziale Hierarchien

Tue, 12 May 2026at18:15

This University of Zurich lecture investigates social hierarchies and the symbolic valuations attached to work and profession, exploring how status is produced, performed, and perceived in modern workplaces, drawing on sociology and philosophy.

Free

Panel Discussion: Feminist Pathways to Environmental Justice

Thu, 21 May 2026at18:45

Join a panel at RAA in Zürich as Anexa Alfred Cunningham leads a discussion on how feminist perspectives shape environmental justice and policy. The event blends academia and community action in a structured, lecture-style format.