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Happy Giving Tuesday!
Have you joined your fellow Alumnae-i to contribute towards a scholarship? If you haven't yet, there's still time. Any gift helps us support a deserving student who, through their future work and engagement, can make a positive impact on our planet. To give: lnkd.in/d8K_vZFn.
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Medicines Patent Pool (MPP): Mathieu Saint-Arnaud ('98), Managing Director chez Deutsche Bank, est nommé nouveau membre du Conseil de Gouvernance de cette organisation dont la mission est d’améliorer l’accès aux médicaments essentiels dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Abhinay "Renny" Thummaluru (MINT'25), the winner of Swissnex for the Planet, presents his thought-provoking exhibition titled “I am Earth" which envisions a future of planetary diplomacy, emphasizing our alignment with nature rather than competition.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Damascus Chapter: 9th Online Meetup
Our November meetup is this Friday November 28th at 6:00 pm Damascus time.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Istanbul Chapter: End of the Year Meet Up

We would love to connect with you and help you connect with each other around a casual end of the year dinner on 2 Dec. at 19:00 at Müşterek Meyhane (near Taksim).
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A reservation has been made under the name of Merih.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Pragati was awarded the Alumni Scholarship
Born in Bastar, she has dedicated the past years to building structures that integrate traditional practices with biomedicine to enhance healthcare access while restoring cultural legitimacy. lnkd.in/e-eiCMap @gvagrad-mint.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lagos-Dublin: Historian's Path Shaped by Slaughterhouse Encounters
When O. Williams began his undergrad. studies at the Uni of Lagos in 09, he never imagined that the pungent smell of blood and animal waste from nearby abattoirs would one day lead him to teach in a prestigious Uni.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Workshop "Power Your Next Career Move: Navigate Your Journey With Clarity." Wed. 19 Nov. 12:30, S1.
Session designed for those working in the multilat. sector ready to explore new paths or new grads wondering what comes next. Register lnkd.in/eNsUwtkf @gvagrad.bsky.social @gvagrad-mint.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Isidoro Hodara has dedicated his life to international trade issues. He served as Uruguay’s Director-General for Foreign Trade and Faculty Member of Economics at the University ORT. He also was the VP at Zonamerica. His contributions to the field have been significant and inspiring. lnkd.in/euiRmkMD
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dublin Chapter: Swiss Alumni Network Reception @ the Swiss Embassy
Wed. 12.11 - 17:30
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November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Who is Maria Elena Aguero ('87), Secretary General of club de Madrid?
With 30+ years experience in the field of international development, particularly in Latin America, she worked for ADB, WB and UNDP, in Washington, Uruguay, Geneva, Brussels and Paris.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Jean-François de Saussure, nouveau directeur général de Genève-Aéroport
Il a su convaincre par sa vision stratégique visant à transformer Genève-Aéroport en une «plateforme de mobilité multimodale attractive, accessible et durable».
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November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
L'Argentin Rafael Grossi, Directeur de l'AIEA, annonce sa candidature comme Secrétaire général de l'ONU
Rafael Grossi (HI'91, '97) a l'ambition de recentrer l'organisation sur sa mission première à savoir la paix et la sécurité.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Abuja Chapter: Alumni Dinner Reception
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria invites our alumni to a Dinner on 6 Nov. at 18:00 at the Swiss Residence.
Dress code: smart casual.
Please let Victoria Pittet (ANSO'21) know by 31 Oct. if you'll join. lnkd.in/esNV2JxF
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October 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Daniel R. Quiroga-Villamarín received the Best Doctoral Dissertation Award 2025 of EISA which recognises the thesis entitled ‘Architects of the Better World’: Democracy, Law, and the Construction of International Order 1919–1998.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We mourn the loss of Prof. A J R Groom, a pivotal figure in the field of international relations. He was the mastermind behind the formation of SGIR in 1990, which later led to the establishment of EISA. He has left a lasting impact on the discipline.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Quebec Chapter: Get-Together with Mrs Alexia Lima
Tue 28 October, 6pm, Le Mount Stephen, 1440 Drummond St, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1V9, Canada

Please register before October 23.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Rwanda: Who is Dominique Habimana, the Newest Ministerial Face
With over 18 years’ experience in international development, the Minister of Local Government was previously the RALGA Secretary General and served as the Senior Governance Programme Officer at the SDC office in Kigali.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Dedicated to fostering excellence in Latin America, Fondation Soli has renewed its commitment to supporting students from Peru and the Andean region, thanks to “Kitty” Mulder, a notable alumna from the class of 1977 born in Lima. Her journey shows the importance of investing in future leaders.
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Catarina de Albuquerque, Global Champion of the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation, Passes Away
A pioneering advocate who leaves behind a lasting legacy. Her portrait is part of the Hall of Inspiring Stories.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Washington Chapter: Happy Hour with Prof. U. Panizza
Thu 9 Oct., 6pm - 1875 I St NW, DC 20006
This marks the resumption of our regular happy hours, the second Thu of each month.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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October 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Toronto Chapter
Join us on Oct. 7 at 5pm for an evening at the Duke of York, in collab. with the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This event is an opportunity for alumni from Swiss universities and SCCC professionals to connect, share stories, and build new relationships. More lnkd.in/eAn_jbfx
October 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
ALUMNI REUNION 2025

Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Pierre Krähenbühl will be at our Alumni Reunion on 13 September 2025.

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September 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ALUMNI REUNION 2025

Director General at Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Patricia Danzi will be at our Alumni Reunion on 13 September 2025.

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Afternoon event:
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Gala Dinner:
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September 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
ALUMNI REUNION 2025

Director of Human Resources at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Patrick Nicollier will be at our Alumni Reunion on 13 September 2025.

Join us by registering through these links:
🌷 Afternoon event:
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🪩 Gala Dinner:
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September 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM